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Hand Centers’ Doctors Make Presence Felt in the Industry

Dr. Lawrence H. Schneider is in much demand these days. He recently completed a visiting professorship at the University of Texas, San Antonio at the Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery where he gave a series of lectures.

Barely giving himself enough time to unpack, Dr. Schneider has also agreed to participate in a professorship at the State University of New York Department of Orthopedic Surgery in Brooklyn, NY. There he will serve as the first ever “Christopher Pavlides Lecturer” in Orthopedic Surgery; a lectureship to honor a recently deceased surgeon in the department where Dr. Schneider, himself, trained just over thirty years ago.

Dr. John S. Taras, while continuing to care for the Philadelphia professional sports teams, has relocated his administrative office back to Center City Philadelphia. Dr. Taras and his staff, who previously called our Mt. Laurel, NJ office “home”, are now pleased to be located in our office at the Ben Franklin House. Welcome Back!

Dr. A. Lee Osterman began his tenure as the new director of the Hand Center by serving as the co-chairman of our annual Philadelphia Meeting. Over 1,200 doctors and therapists from across the globe attended the 3-day event.

Outside the U.S., Dr. Osterman has been invited to Brazil to lecture and operate before the Brazilian Hand Society. Dr. Osterman continues to serve as President-elect of the Eastern Orthopedic Hand Society.

Dr. John M. Bednar, who spends the majority of his professional time practicing out of our New Jersey offices, was named as one of the Garden State’s top Hand Surgeons by the publication “New Jersey Monthly.” Dr. Bednar has been one of the leaders in an FDA study being conducted through Thomas Jefferson University Hospital that is exploring a new angioplasty technique for treating carpal tunnel syndrome. The procedure, which was featured in the Fall 1998 issue of First Hand News, is less invasive and could promote both better eventual grip strength and a quicker return to work for patients.

Dr. Randall W. Culp continues to make tremendous strides in his work with the bionic arm. His current studies include the evaluation of a new electrode that, when surgically implanted into an amputee patient’s own nerves, will help to more effectively control the artificial limb. If successful, the system would provide a more functional replacement for the lost limb, and a much improved body image.

Dr. David S. Zelouf has been extended privileges at Delaware County Hospital and is in the process of receiving privileges at Mercy Hospital, helping the Hand Center to expand our presence in the Delaware County corridor. In addition, Dr. Zelouf served as co-chairmen of the recent Philadelphia Meeting and continues to work extensively in the areas of rheumatoid arthritis, disorders of the wrist and care of the injured worker.