Leading Orthopaedics Journal, CORR, Recognizes “Gendered Innovations in Orthopaedic Science”

Recently the scientific journal Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, launched a series of articles focusing on men, women and their differences in terms of orthopaedic care and careers. Past Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society president and Perry Initiative Board of Directors member Dr. Amy Ladd authored three of the articles exploring these topics.

PubMed links to articles –
Fairness to all: gender and sex in scientific reporting  – CORR‘s proclamation and recognition of importance of examining sex and gender in scientific studies
Let’s talk about sex, baby: gendered innovations in orthopaedic science – sex and gender in orthopaedic medicine
The sports bra, the ACL, and Title IX–the game in play – Title IX and women in sports
Title IX Education: Book Learnin’ and Bone Mendin’ – women in orthopaedic education and careers, with recognition of The Perry Initiative for role in early education

Thank you to CORR for recognizing sex specific differences in orthopaedic health, as well as working to bring more women into the field of orthopaedic surgery.

Dr. Amy Ladd assists participants of Stanford University 2012 Perry Outreach Program