Ross Wilkins, MD, MS founded the Institute for Limb Preservation with the late Dr. Tom Arganese in 1989 and now presides as Co-Medical Director for the re-named Denver Clinic for Extremities at Risk. He received a master's degree in cellular biology from the University of Colorado and his medical degree from Wayne State University. Following his postgraduate training at the University of Colorado, he completed a fellowship in orthopaedic oncology at the Mayo Clinic. In addition to being the senior partner at Colorado Limb Consultants, Dr. Wilkins serves as Medical Director for AlloSource and is an Affiliate Faculty Member at Colorado State University. He is recognized internationally as an expert on Limb Preservation, bone and soft tissue tumors, and bone transplantation.

CURRICULUM VITAE

ROSS M. WILKINS, M.D., M.S.

Orthopedic Surgeon

Colorado Limb Consultants

1601 E. 19th Avenue, Suite 3300

Denver, Colorado 80218

(303) 837-0072 / FAX (303) 837-0075

Medical Director

The Denver Clinic for Extremities at Risk

(formerly The Institute for Limb Preservation)

Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center

1601 E. 19th Avenue, Suite 3250

Denver, Colorado 80218

(303) 832-5462

Medical Director

AlloSource

6278 So. Troy Circle

Centennial, Colorado 80111

(720) 873-0213

Chairman & Founder

The Limb Preservation Foundation

1600 Broadway Street, Suite 2400

Denver, CO 80202

(303) 542-1944

Affiliate Faculty Member

Colorado State University

Department of Clinical Sciences

Fort Collins, Colorado 80523

PERSONAL DATA

DATE OF BIRTH: October 12, 1950

CITIZENSHIP: United States

MARITAL STATUS: Married, 3 children

EDUCATION

B.A. Molecular, Cellular & Development Biology

University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, 1972

M.S. Physiology; course work completed 1974

Wayne State University School of Medicine, 1978

Research for Master's thesis conducted 1974-78 during medical school, entitled Von Willebrand Platelet Vessel Wall Interactions.

M.D. Wayne State University School of Medicine, 1978

INTERNSHIP: University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Department of Surgery, 1978-79

RESIDENCY University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Orthopedics, 1979-83

FELLOWSHIP Orthopaedic Oncology (Bone and soft tissue tumors) Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 1983-84.

HONORS and AWARDS

Member of Honour, Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences, 1994

Edward C. Stafne Humanities in Medicine Award, 1996 (endowed by the Mayo Clinic to physicians well known in their field who exemplify humanitarianism)

Best Doctors in America – Orthopaedic Oncology, 1994-99

George W. Hyatt Memorial Award, 1999 [outstanding individual who demonstrates superior research, teaching & service abilities in the field of tissue banking and transplantation medicine]

Presidential Speaker, Indiana Orthopaedic Society, Indianapolis IN, 2002

America's Top Doctors, Orthopedic Oncology, 2006

The Ross M. Wilkins Limb Preservation University Chair at the CSU Animal Cancer Center to insure the continuation of extremity research in the State of Colorado, 2006

Top Doctors in Denver, Orthopedic Surgery, 2007

Denver Business Journal’s Lifetime Champion in Healthcare, 2007

POSITIONS OF DISTINCTION

AlloSource, Medical Director, 1995 - present

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Biological Implants Committee, 2007-2010

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Committee on Musculoskeletal Tumors & Disease, 1992 – present

American Association of Tissue Banks, Awards Committee, 1995 - 1996

American Association of Tissue Banks, Committee on Science & Technology, Chairperson, 1989 - 1991

American Association of Tissue Banks, Science & Technology Advisory Committee Physicians Council Representative, 2006 - present

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oral Examiner,1995, 1997

Colorado Orthopaedic Association, President, 2000-2002

Colorado State University, Department of Clinical Sciences, Affiliate Faculty Member, 1994 - present

Donor Alliance, Board of Directors, 2001- present

Donor Alliance, Medical Director, 1984 – 2001

Limb Preservation Foundation, Founder & Chairman, 2000 - present

Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, President, 1999

Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, Secretary/Treasurer,1993 - 1998

Orthopedic Research & Education Foundation, Research Grant Peer Review Committee, 1993

Presbyterian Denver Hospital, Chief of Department of Orthopedics, 1986 - 1989

Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chief of Department of Orthopedics, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedics, 1984 – 1995

Wayne State University, President of Medical School Class, 1978

Western Orthopedic Association, Board of Directors, 1989 - 1990

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Association of Tissue Banks American Council on Transplantation American Medical Association

Colorado State Medical Society

The CyberKnife Society

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

International Society for Limb Salvage

International Society of Fracture Repair Ivins Society (Mayo Orthopaedic Oncology)

Mayo Clinic Alumni Association Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Western Orthopedic Association

RESEARCH

Repiphysis(R) Prosthesis, FDA Compassionate Release Status (for hip and shoulder applications), Co-Investigator, 2003 - present

The Genomic Assessment of Clinical Variability in OGS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN,

Principal Investigator, 2003 - present

Use of Autoclaved Autograft for Reconstruction Following Tumor Resection,

Principal Investigator, 2003-present

Use of the Expandable Fixion® Intramedullary Nailing Systems for the Treatment of Skeletal Metastasis in the Lower and/or Upper Limbs, Disc Orthopaedic Technologies, Inc.,

Co-Investigator, 2004-2005.

Allograft Retrieval Study, Colorado State University Biomedical Engineering Program,

Principal Investigator, 2001-05

Phenix® "Growing" Prosthesis, Phenix Medical, Paris,

Principal Investigator, 1999-03

AllomatrixTM Injectable Putty Clinical Study, Wright Medical Technology,

Participating Physician, 1999-01

Osteoset T(R) Biodegradable Beads, Small Group Access Treatment Arm, Wright Medical Technology,

Co-Investigator 1999-00

Osteoset(R) Pellets, Product Evaluation Study, Wright Medical Technology, 1998 - 1999

A Randomized Study of the Stryker Osteogenic Protein (OP-1) Device vs Bone Autograft for the Treatment of Tibial Non-Unions, Stryker Biotech,

Principal Investigator 1992-99

The Use of Autologous Bone Marrow and Allograft Bone Powder in the Treatment of Nonunions, Co-Investigator with Dr. Robert Rifkin, 1991 - 1996

MAJOR PRESENTATIONS

1. Malignant Giant Cell Tumor of Bone: An Electron Microscopic Analysis of Cell Components. Hamilton Barnard Seminar. Univ. of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver CO, December, 1980.

2. Brachial Plexus Injuries at Birth: A Detailed Analysis of Seventy-Five Cases. Carrie Tingley Hospital, Annual Orthopedic Seminar. Albuquerque NM, January, 1983.

3. Arthroscopic Synovectomy in Hemophilia (1st Place Resident Paper Competition). Carrie Tingley Hospital, Annual Orthopedic Seminar. Albuquerque NM, January, 1983.

4. Osteochondral Allograft Procurement. Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, September, 1983.

5. Evaluation and Treatment of Bone and soft tissue tumors. Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, April, 1984.

6. Bone Grafting: A History and Review of Current Concepts. Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, April, 1984.

7. Limb Salvage for Bone and soft tissue tumors. Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, May, 1984.

8. Ewing's Sarcoma: Experience with 140 cases. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas NV, January, 1985.

9. Thermomechanical, Morphological, and Biomechanical Effects of Methyl Methacrylate Replacement of Subchondral Bone or Articular Cartilage. Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas NV, January, 1985.

10. The Use of Methylmethacrylate in Giant Cell Tumors. International Symposium on Limb Salvage, Orlando FL, October, 1985.

11. Primary Bone Tumors of the Spine. American Academy of Neurosurgeons. Denver CO, March, 1986.

12. Bone Banking Techniques. Course Director, Symposium on Current Trends in Bone Grafting, Denver CO, May, 1986.

13. The Use of Allograft Bone in General Orthopaedics. Symposium on Current Trends in Bone Grafting, Denver CO, May, 1986.

14. Bone and Tissue Transplantation. National Association of Operating Room Nurses, Denver CO, September, 1987.

15. Limb Preservation: Indications and Techniques. Rocky Mountain Trauma Society, Snowmass CO, January, 1989.

16. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - Virus Sterilization in Bone. American Association of Tissue Banks, Baltimore MD, January, 1989.

17. Limb Salvage for Extremity Tumors. Colorado State Society of Osteopathic Physicians, Keystone CO, February, 1989.

18. Tumor Surgery About the Knee. Current Concepts and Methodology in Primary and Revision Joint Replacement, Vail CO, March, 1989.

19. Tumor Surgery About the Hip. Current Concepts and Methodology in Primary and Revision Joint Replacement, Vail CO, March, 1989.

20. Intra-arterial and Intravenous Preoperative Chemotherapy for Treatment of Osteosarcoma. Fitzsimons Army Hospital Annual Symposium on Children's Orthopedics, Aurora CO, March, 1989.

21. Clinical Use of Allograft and Bone. Instructional Course, American Association of Tissue Banks, Chicago IL, April, 1989.

22. Quality Control in Tissue Banking. Instructional Course, American Association of Tissue Banks. Chicago IL, April, 1989.

23. Soft Tissue Allografts. Instructional Course, American Association of Tissue Banks, Chicago IL, April, 1989.

24. The Ilizarov Technique. National Association of Operating Room Nurses, Colorado Chapter, Denver CO, May, 1989.

25. Evaluation on Treatment of Extremity Tumors; The Treatment of Osteomyelitis: New Concepts. Annual Meeting of the Wyoming State Orthopedic Association, Jackson Hole WY, June, 1989.

26. The Ilizarov Technique: Miracle or Stalin's Revenge. Western Orthopedic Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter, Breckenridge CO, July, 1989.

27. Bone Induction. Red Cross, University of Minnesota Symposium on Allografts, St. Paul MN, August, 1989.

28. Soft Tissue Allografts. Red Cross, University of Minnesota Symposium on Allografts, St. Paul MN, August, 1989.

29. Limb Preservation Techniques. Santa Cruz Hospital. Santa Cruz CA, August, 1989.

30. Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT): Analysis of Allograft Revascularization. International Symposium on Limb Salvage. St. Malo, France, September, 1989.

31. Intra-arterial Cisplatinum and Intravenous Adriamycin: Use in the Treatment of Osteosarcoma and Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of Bone. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, Bologna, Italy, September, 1989.

32. AIDS: An Animal Model for Sterilization Research. Annual Meeting of the American Association of Tissue Banks. Washington DC, October, 1989.

33. Evaluation of the Antiretroviral Effect of Various Methods of Sterilizing/Preserving Corticocancellous Bone. 36th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society. New Orleans, February 5-8, 1990.

34. Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT): Analysis of Allograft Revascularization. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, New Orleans LA, February, 1990.

35. Evaluation of the antiretroviral effect of various methods of preserving and sterilizing corticocancellous bone. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society. Chicago, May, 1990.

36. Demineralized Bone Powder: Use in Space Occupying Lesions of Bone. International Society of Fracture Repair. Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, September, 1990.

37. Bone and Soft Tissue Allografts: Clinical Use. Nevada Organ Network Symposium. Las Vegas, November, 1990.

38. Tumor Reconstruction about the Knee. Current Concepts and Methodology in Primary and Revision Joint Replacement. Vail, February, 1991.

39. AIDS: Operating Room Techniques in Preventing Virus Transmission. Traumatology Hospital, Arad, Romania, March, 1991.

40. Aggressive Fibromatosis: A Rational Plan for Treatment. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society. Buffalo NY, April, 1991.

41. Bone Loss and Trauma. Colorado Trauma Symposium. Denver CO, June, 1991.

42. AIDS: The Facts and Realistic Precautions. West Paces Ferry Hospital, Atlanta GA, June, 1991.

43. Cementation of Massive Allografts. International Symposium on Limb Salvage. Montreal, September, 1991.

44. Treatment of Bone Loss. Sixty-fourth Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. Orlando FL, September 28-October 1, 1991.

45. Limb Salvage for Malignant and Extremity Tumors. Sixty-fourth Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. Orlando FL, September 28-October 1, 1991.

46. Limb Preservation for Malignant Extremity Tumors. Beijing, China, October, 1991.

47. Intra-arterial chemotherapy for Osteosarcoma. Shanghai Orthopedic Hospital, Shanghai, China, October, 1991.

48. AIDS and the Orthopedist. Department of Orthopedics, St. Anthony Hospital, Denver, November, 1991.

49. AIDS: An Approach to Universal Precautions in the Operating Room. Grand Rounds, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. Aurora CO, January, 1992.

50. AIDS: Precautions, Prevention, Reconstruction. Surgery of the Hip and Knee. Snowmass CO, February, 1992.

51. Bone Banking: AIDS, Ethics, Acquisition, Reconstruction. Surgery of the Hip and Knee. Snowmass CO, February, 1992.

52. Pin Care and Management of Complications. The Use of Thin Wire Fixation for Elective and Traumatic Orthopedics. Denver CO, February, 1992.

53. Limb Preservation for Malignant Extremity Tumors. Western Orthopaedic Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter Summer Meeting (Session VIII Moderator). Aspen, CO, August 1, 1992.

54. Limb Preservation for Malignant Extremity Tumors. Orthopaedic Guild. Denver CO, September 25, 1992.

55. Arteriographic Analysis of Response to Preoperative Chemotherapy in Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone. Second Combined MSTS/EMSOS Meeting. Boston MA, October, 1992.

56. Principles of Bone Banking. Concepts in Hip and Knee Joint Arthroplasty. Phoenix AZ, December 10-13, 1992.

57. Principles and Biology of Bone Grafting. Concepts in Hip and Knee Joint Arthroplasty. Phoenix AZ, December 10-13, 1992.

58. Arthroplasty and Limb Preservation for Malignant Lesions of Bone. Concepts in Hip and Knee Joint Arthroplasty. Phoenix AZ, December 10-13, 1992.

59. AIDS and the Orthopaedic Surgeon. Concepts in Hip and Knee Joint Arthroplasty. Phoenix AZ, December 10-13, 1992.

60. Principles of Bone Banking. Concepts in Hip and Knee Joint Arthroplasty. Phoenix AZ, December 11, 1992.

61. Principles and Biology of Bone Banking. Concepts in Hip and Knee Joint Arthroplasty. Phoenix AZ, December 11, 1992.

62. Arthroplasty and Limb Preservation for Malignant Lesions of Bone. Concepts in Hip and Knee Joint Arthroplasty. Phoenix AZ, December 12, 1992.

63. AIDS and the Orthopaedic Surgeon. Concepts in Hip and Knee Joint Arthroplasty. Phoenix AZ, December 12, 1992.

64. Allografts in Revision Surgery. Concepts in Hip and Knee Joint Arthroplasty. Phoenix AZ, December 12, 1992.

65. HIV/AIDS as It Involves the Orthopaedic Surgeon. reconstructive surgery of the Hip and Knee. Durango CO, January 25, 1993.

66. Bone Banking as It Relates to Allografting. reconstructive surgery of the Hip and Knee. Durango CO, January 26, 1993.

67. AIDS and the Orthopaedist. Illinois Orthopaedic Society. Chicago IL, March 5, 1993.

68. Update on Orthopedics. International Conference. Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, September 20-24, 1993.

69. Limb Preservation in Pediatric Extremity Sarcomas. Children’s Orthopaedic Day. Children’s Hospital, Denver CO, May 6, 1994. 70. Clinical Application of Inductive and Growth Factors. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, Rochester MN, May 12-14, 1994. 71. Imaging Arteriography. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, Rochester MN, May 12-14, 1994.

72. Limb Preservation: Scene through Rehab. Colorado Trauma Institute, Breckenridge CO, July 28-30, 1994.

73. Update on Bone Healing. Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Western Orthopaedic Association, Annual Summer Meeting, Aspen CO, July 29-31, 1994.

74. The Use of Cemented Allografts in Limb Salvage Procedures. Annual Summer Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Western Orthopaedic Association, Aspen CO, July 29-31, 1994.

75. Limb Preservation in Pediatric Extremity Sarcomas. Annual Summer Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Western Orthopaedic Association, Aspen CO, July 29-31, 1994.

76. AIDS and the Orthopedist. The Wisconsin Orthopaedic Society, Pewaukee WI, November 4, 1994.

77. Recent Advances in Bone Healing. The Wisconsin Orthopaedic Society, Pewaukee WI, November 4, 1994.

78. Treatment of Benign Bone Tumors: Removal and Reconstruction. Instructional Course, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orlando FL, February 16-21, 1995.

79. New Perspectives in Bone Healing. Instructional Course, Use of Allografts in Orthopaedic Reconstruction. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orlando FL, February 16-21, 1995.

80. Small Osteochondral Grafts: Indications and Results. reconstructive surgery of the Hip and Knee. Sponsored by the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Dept. of Orthopaedics. Telluride CO, March 11-18, 1995.

81. Bone Substitutes. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Specialty Day, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlanta GA, February 25, 1996.

82. Benign Bone Tumors: Removal and Reconstruction. Instructional Course Lecture: Benign Bone Tumors. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlanta GA, February 22-26, 1996.

83. New Perspectives in Bone Healing. Instructional Course, Use of Allografts in Orthopaedic Reconstruction. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlanta GA, February 22-26, 1996.

84. Innovative Techniques to Address Bone Loss About the Hip and Knee. reconstructive surgery of the Hip and Knee. The University of Colorado School of Medicine CME, Aspen CO, March 17-22, 1996.

85. AIDS and the Orthopedist. reconstructive surgery of the Hip and Knee. The University of Colorado School of Medicine CME, Aspen CO, March 17-22, 1996.

86. Management of Femoral Bone Loss. Fifth Annual Hips & Chips CME Course, Englewood CO, August 19, 1996.

87. New Perspectives in Bone Healing. Fifth Annual Hips & Chips CME Course, Englewood CO, August 19, 1996.

88. Treatment of Stiff Nonunions with Bone Matrix/Bone Marrow Percutaneous Injections. Sixth Asia Pacific Association of Surgical Tissue Banks Scientific Meeting, Queensland, Australia, October 2-5, 1996.

89. The Use of Cemented Allografts in Limb Salvage Procedures. Sixth Asia Pacific Association of Surgical Tissue Banks Scientific Meeting, Queensland, Australia, October 2-5, 1996.

90. Proximal Humeral Allograft Replacement for IIB Sarcomas of the Shoulder. Sixth Asia Pacific Association of Surgical Tissue Banks Scientific Meeting, Queensland, Australia, October 2-5, 1996.

91. New Perspectives in Bone Healing. Visiting Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester MI, November 12, 1996.

92. Romania: Darkness to Light. Visiting Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester MI, November 12, 1996.

93. Benign Bone Tumors. Instructional Course, The 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlanta GA, February 13-17, 1997.

94. Use of Allografts in Orthopaedic Reconstruction: Induction, Sports Medicine and Tumors. Instructional Course, The 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlanta GA, February 13-17, 1997.

95. Preoperative Intra-arterial Cisplatin and Intravenous Doxorubicin for Treatment of Stage IIB Osteogenic Sarcoma in children and Adolescents. Orthopedic Day, Children's Hospital, April 25, 1997.

96. Colorado Orthopedic Review Course - Instructor for Tumor Section (4 hours). Cheyenne Mountain Conference Center, Colorado Springs CO, May 14, 1997. [Goal: to help residents prepare for & pass Part I of the Boards.]

97. Human in vitro Bioassay of Demineralized Bone Powder: A Clinical Correlation. Annual Meeting of Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Meeting, Cleveland OH, May 17, 1997.

98. Use of and Safety Related to Demineralized Bone Allografts. American Association of Tissue Banks Annual Meeting, San Diego, August 25, 1997.

99. Sports Tumors: A Third Down and Long. Colorado Sports Medicine Symposium, Lakewood CO, Sept. 12, 1997.

100. Human in vitro Bioassay of Demineralized Bone Powder: A Clinical Correlation. Sixth International Conference on Tissue Banking, Edinburgh, Scotland, October 28-31, 1997.

101. Treatment of Stiff Nonunions with Bone Matrix/Bone Marrow Percutaneous Injections. Sixth International Conference on Tissue Banking, Edinburgh, Scotland, October 28-31, 1997.

102. Clinical Results of Osteochondral Allografts. Meniscal and Articular Cartilage Symposium, Keystone CO, January 24-26, 1998.

103. Fixation of Femoral and Tibial Shaft Metastases: Intramedullary Rodding. The 65th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Specialty Day, New Orleans LA, March 19-23, 1998.

104. The Treatment of Extremity Hemangioma with Endovascular Techniques. The 65th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans LA, March 19-23, 1998.

105. Treatment of Established Tibial Nonunions Using Human Recombinant Osteogenic Protein-1 (George Muschler, presenter). The 65th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans LA, March 19-23, 1998.

106. Benign Bone Tumors. Instructional Course, The 65th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans LA, March 19-23, 1998.

107. Use of Allografts in Orthopaedic Reconstruction: Bone Induction, Sports and Tumors. Instructional Course, The 65th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans LA, March 19-23, 1998.

108. The Treatment of Extremity Hemangioma with Endovascular Techniques [Poster]. The 65th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans LA, March 19-23, 1998.

109. Diagnosis & Management of Extremity Venous Malformations. Meeting of the Combined North American/European Musculoskeletal Tumor Societies. Washington DC, May 6-10, 1998. 110. Osteonecrosis: An Overview. Hips & Chips: Evolving Technologies and Techniques in Total Joint Replacement. Aurora CO, August 28, 1998.

111. Benefits of Laser Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Hips & Chips: Evolving Technologies and Techniques in Total Joint Replacement. Aurora CO, August 28, 1998.

112. Mechanical vs. Chemical Prophylaxis for DVT Following Major Orthopaedic Procedures. Hips & Chips: Evolving Technologies and Techniques in Total Joint Replacement. Aurora CO, August 28, 1998.

113. Approaches, Extraction Methods & Execution of Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty. Hips & Chips: Evolving Technologies and Techniques in Total Joint Replacement. Aurora CO, August 28, 1998.

114. Use of Cemented Allografts in Limb Salvage Procedures. The First Combined Meeting of European Associations of Tissue Banks (EATB) and Musculoskeletal Transplantation (EAMST), Turku, Finland, Sept. 10-12, 1998.

115. Bioassayed Demineralized Bone Matrix and Calcium Sulfate: Use in Bone Grafting Procedures. The First Combined Meeting of European Associations of Tissue Banks (EATB) and Musculoskeletal Transplantation (EAMST), Turku, Finland, Sept. 10-12, 1998.

116. Benign Bone Tumors. Instructional Course, The 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Anaheim CA, February 4-8, 1999.

117. Functional Results of Reoperation in Pediatric Limb Salvage patients with Malignancies About the Knee. The 10th International Symposium on Limb Salvage (ISOLS), Cairns, Queensland, Australia, April 11-14, 1999.

118. Human-Derived Growth Factors and Calcium Sulfate Use in Grafting Space-Occupying Lesions of Bone vs. Treatment of Benign Tumors of Bone with Calcium Sulfate and Bone Marrow Aspirate as a Bone Graft Substitute. The 10th International Symposium on Limb Salvage (ISOLS), Cairns, Queensland, Australia, April 11-14, 1999.

119. The Institute for Limb Preservation. Annual Meeting of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, Denver CO, May 13-15, 1999. 120. The PHENIX Growing Prosthesis: Early Experience. Annual Meeting of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, Denver CO, May 13-15, 1999.

121. Human-Derived Growth Factors and Calcium Sulfate Use in Grafting Space-Occupying Lesions of Bone. The 63rd Annual Meeting of the Western Orthopaedic Association, Coronado Island, San Diego CA, July 30-August 3, 1999.

122. New Perspectives in Bone Healing. Annual Summer Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Western Orthopaedic Association. Steamboat Springs CO, July 23-25, 1999.

123. Advances in Upper Extremity Salvage and Transplantation. 61st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Washington DC, Nov. 12, 1999.

124. Fixation of Femoral and Tibial Shaft Metastases: Intramedullary Rodding. Metastatic Bone Disease Symposium, 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orlando FL, March 17, 2000.

125. Benign Bone Tumors. Instructional Course Lecture, 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orlando FL, March 17, 2000.

126. Use of Bioassayed Demineralized Bone Matrix & Calcium Sulfate in Bone Grafting Procedures. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orlando FL, March 17, 2000.

127. Tobramycin-loaded Calcium Sulfate in Treating Osteomyelitis. Wright Medical Technology European Meeting, Athens, Greece, May 4-5, 2000.

128. The History of Calcium Sulfate as a Bone Graft Substitute. Wright Medical Technology European Meeting, Athens, Greece, May 4-5, 2000.

129. ALLOMATRIX Injectable Putty: An Osteoinductive Bone Grafting Material. Wright Medical Technology European Meeting, Athens, Greece, May 4-5, 2000.

130. Isolated Limb Perfusion for Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Specialty Day, San Francisco CA, March 3, 2001.

131. The Use of Demineralized Bone Matrix (DBM) and Calcium Sulfate (Osteoset®) as a Bone Graft Substitute for Benign Lesions of Bone. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco CA, March 4, 2001.

132. Revision of the Failed Distal Femoral Replacement to Allograft Prosthetic Composite. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Annual Meeting, Baltimore MD, May 10-12, 2001.

133. New Perspectives in Bone Healing. Bill Stone Distinguished Speaker Series, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio TX, July 30, 2001.

134. New Options for Dealing with Infection. Wright Medical Technology, Vail CO, August 24, 2001.

135. Revision of the Revision TKR. Wright Medical Technology, Vail CO, August 24, 2001.

136. Early Experience with a Novel Expandable Prosthesis. Wright Medical Technology, Vienna, Austria, September 21, 2001.

137. Revision of the Revision: The Use of Segmental Implants. Wright Medical Technology, Vienna, Austria, September 21, 2001. 138. New Options for Dealing with Infection. Total Joint Arthroplasty Current Issues, Concepts & Considerations, Vail CO, August 24-25, 2001.

139. Revision of the Revision TKR Total Joint Arthroplasty Current Issues, Concepts & Considerations, Vail CO, August 24-25, 2001. 140. Managing Severe Bone Loss: Using Oncologic Options. Winter 2002 Clinical Course, Advances in Total Joint Arthroplasty, Paradise Island, Bahamas, January 24-26, 2002.

141. Biologic Solutions to Bone Loss: Tumor & Trauma Applications. Winter Clinical Course, Advances in Total Joint Arthroplasty. Paradise Island, Bahamas, Jan. 24-26, 2002.

142. Bone Void Fillers: What’s New? What Works? MSTS Specialty Day, AAOS Annual Meeting, Dallas TX, Feb. 16, 2002.

143. Modern Treatment of Orthopaedic Infections. Indiana Orthopaedic Society 46th Annual Conference, Indianapolis IN, April 11-13, 2002.

144. New Perspectives in Bone Healing. Indiana Orthopaedic Society 46th Annual Conference, Indianapolis IN, April 11-13, 2002.

145. The Accuracy of Preoperative Serial Arteriograms in Predicting Tumor Necrosis in Pediatric Osteosarcoma: Impact on Surgical Decision-Making. MSTS Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, April 25-27, 2002.

146. bone infections. Rocky Mountain Regional Orthopedic Trauma Symposium, Denver CO, May 17-18, 2002.

147. The History and Evolution of Treatment of Osteosarcoma. Tumor Conference, Wake Forest University Baptist, Winston Salem NC, May 22, 2002.

148. Advances in Bone Grafting. Grand Rounds, Wake Forest University Baptist, Winston Salem NC, May 22, 2002.

149. New Perspectives in Bone Healing. Duke University, Durham NC, May 22, 2002.

150. Allografts and Bone Replacement Materials: How Do I Choose? Bone & Soft Tissue Tumor Conference, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte NC, May 23, 2002.

151. Orthopaedic Infections, Evaluations, and Treatments. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Greenville SC, May 24, 2002.

152. The Use of CaSO4 as an Antibiotic Carrier. Wright Medical Technology and the Joint Replacement Institute at Orthopaedic Hospital, Vienna, Austria, June 21-22, 2002.

153. The Use of CaSO4 in Combination with DBM. Wright Medical Technology and the Joint Replacement Institute at Orthopaedic Hospital, Vienna, Austria, June 21-22, 2002.

154. Early Experience with a Novel Expandable Prosthesis. Wright Medical Technology and the Joint Replacement Institute at Orthopaedic Hospital, Vienna, Austria, June 21-22, 2002.

155. Managing Severe Bone Loss of the Hip: Using Oncologic Options. Wright Medical Technology and the Joint Replacement Institute at Orthopaedic Hospital, Vienna, Austria, June 21-22, 2002.

156. Bone Substitutes: How Do I Choose? Puerto Rican Society of Orthopedics & Traumatology, Dorado, Puerto Rico, August 30-September 2, 2002.

157. Osteomyelitis: New Developments. Puerto Rican Society of Orthopedics & Traumatology, Dorado, Puerto Rico, August 30-September 2, 2002.

158. Management of the Infected Prosthesis. Puerto Rican Society of Orthopedics & Traumatology, Dorado, Puerto Rico, August 30-September 2, 2002.

159. Advances in Bone Healing. Montana Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, Billings MT, January 17-19, 2003.

160. Orthopaedic Infections: A Rationale for Treatment. Montana Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, Billings MT, January 17-19, 2003.

161. Expandable Implants: Factors Influencing Selection. Symposium on Limb Salvage in the Growing Child: Principles & Practice. MSTS Specialty Day, AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA, Feb. 8, 2003.

162. Assessment and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Tumors. Grand Rounds, Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Denver CO, May 9, 2003.

163. Decalcified Bone Matrix. First British Symposium on Growth Factors and Bone Morphogenic Proteins as Relevant to Orthopaedic Surgery, London, June 11, 2003.

164. History and Background to BMPs. First British Symposium on Growth Factors and Bone Morphogenic Proteins as Relevant to Orthopaedic Surgery, London, June 11, 2003.

165. Institute for Limb Preservation and Treatment of Osteosarcoma. HCA Conference, Las Vegas NV, July 24, 2003. 166. Allograft vs. Autograft: The emperor may wear no clothes. Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Western Orthopaedic Association, Colorado Springs CO, August 1, 2003.

167. Treatment of Foot Tumors & Nonunions. Annual Meeting of the Colorado Podiatric Medical Association, "The Cutting Edge in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery." Denver CO, October 24, 2003. 168. Bone Graft Substitutes. American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Specialty Day, San Francisco, March 13, 2004.

169. Human Allografts: Complications & Solutions. Symposium on Organ & Tissue Donation, Mid-America Transplant Services, St. Louis, April 2, 2004.

170. Overview on Allografts. P/SL OR Nursing Inservice, Denver CO, April 7, 2004.

171. The Science & Clinical Applications of Calcium Sulfate and Demineralized Bone Matrix. Changzheng Hospital, Hangzhou, China, April 28, 2004.

172. New Perspectives in Bone Healing. People's Hospital, Shanghai, China, April 29, 2004.

173. Biology of Bone Substitutes. People's Hospital, Shanghai, China, April 29, 2004.

174. Advances in Bone Grafting. East Renji Hospital, Shanghai, China, April 30, 2004.

175. Treatment of infections in total hip replacement. Wright Medical Technology, Eden Rox Hotel, Miami FL, May 21-22, 2004. 176. Recent Advances in the Treatment of Extremity Sarcomas. Alumni Association Visiting Professorship Lectureship, University of Colorado Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fitzsimons Campus, Aurora, June 17, 2004.

177. Treatment of Pediatric Osteosarcoma Yields Superior Results. Annual Meeting of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, Long Beach CA, July 23, 2004.

178. Fresh Joint Transplantation: Indications & Early Results. Combined Meeting of the Rocky Mountain & Western Slope Chapters of the Western Orthopaedic Association, Annual Summer Meeting, Beaver Creek CO, August 6-7. 2004.

179. Update on Treatment of Sarcoma. Combined Meeting of the Rocky Mountain & Western Slope Chapters of the Western Orthopaedic Association, Beaver Creek CO, August 6-7. 2004. 180. Superior Survival in Treatment of Primary Non-Metastatic Pediatric Osteosarcoma of the Extremity. Colorado Cancer Coalition, Denver CO, August 9, 2004.

181. Bioactive Materials. 17th Annual Symposium of the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty. Rome, Italy, September 23-25, 2004.

182. Human-Derived Bone Growth Factors: Innovative System for Delivery and Use. 17th Annual Symposium of the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty. Rome, Italy, September 23-25, 2004.

183. Pediatric Osteosarcoma: Improved Survival. Australian Sarcoma Society, NOOSA, Queensland, Australia, October 24, 2004

184. The Growing Prosthesis. Australian Sarcoma Society, NOOSA, Queensland, Australia, October 24, 2004.

185. The Non-Invasive Expandable Prosthesis. The 11th Meeting of the Combined Orthopaedic Associations. Sydney, Australia, October 26-29, 2004.

186. Femoral Endoprosthetic Replacement. The 11th Meeting of the Combined Orthopaedic Associations. Sydney, Australia, October 26-29, 2004.

187. Biodegradable Antibiotic Beads. The 11th Meeting of the Combined Orthopaedic Associations. Sydney, Australia, October 26-29, 2004.

188. Bone Grafting: How Can I Choose? 15th Annual Colorado Spine Symposium, Golden CO, November 12, 2004.

189. Extremity Tumors: Avoiding Pitfalls. Institute for Limb Preservation Conference, Denver CO, November 15, 2004.

190. Advances in Bone Grafting Materials. Institute for Limb Preservation Conference, Denver CO, November 15, 2004.

191. Use of a Calcium Sulfate-Based Bone Substitute. 15th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials, Shanghai, China, March 18-20, 2005.

192. Surgical Principles of Bone Healing. Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Update, Kapalua HI, August 27-28, 2005.

193. Biomaterials: How Do I Choose? Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Update, Kapalua HI, August 27-28, 2005.

194. The Truth about Osteoinduction. Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Update, Kapalua HI, August 27-28, 2005.

195. Treatment of Infected Arthroplasties: An Update. 37th Congresso Brasileiro de Ortopedia ou Tramatologia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2005.

196. Bone Graft Substitutes: How Do I Choose? 37th Congresso Brasileiro de Ortopedia ou Tramatologia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 29 – Nov 1, 2005.

197. Management of Infected Joint Replacements. Annual Conference of The Denver Clinic for Extremities at Risk, Denver CO, December 2, 2005.

198. What’s New in Joint Transplantation? Annual Conference of The Denver Clinic for Extremities at Risk, Denver CO, December 2, 2005.

199. Decalcified Bone Matrix: Background, Clinical Use & a Critical Analysis of the Literature. The Royal Society of Medicine Orthopaedics Section: A Current Snapshot of Growth Factors & Morphogenic Proteins. London UK, January 11, 2006.

200. Update on Osteosarcoma. Keynote Speaker, Symposium on Canine Osteosarcoma, Veterinary Cancer Society, Sedona AZ, March 5-8, 2006.

201. Starting a Tissue Bank. (Invitation from the President of Sicily.) Palermo, Italy, April 8-13, 2006.

202. Bone Healing. Mesopotamia, Greece, April 14-15, 2006.

203. Extremities at Risk: Update. Swedish Medical Center, Littleton CO, June 23, 2006.

204. Large Bone Defects. Australian Orthopaedic Association, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, July 10-12, 2006.

205. Parts is Parts: Bone & Joint Transplantation. Annual Winter Conference, The Denver Clinic for Extremities at Risk. Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Denver CO, December 4, 2006.

206. Advances in Limb Preservation. Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta CO, January 25, 2007.

207. Progress in Bone Healing. Fourth Annual Celje Days Symposium, Celje, Slovenia, March 23-24, 2007.

208. What’s New In Limb Preservation or Don’t throw away the good parts! Colorado Society of Radiologic Technologist's Annual Conference, Estes Park CO, May 4-5, 2007.

209. Allograft Transplantation to Lengthen Trans-Humeral Amputation Limbs. The 12th World Conference of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vancouver, Canada, July 29 - August 3, 2007.

210. Distal Femoral Replacement for Nontumors. American Orthopaedic Association, North American Travelling Fellowship Meeting, Porter Hospital, Denver CO, October 25, 2007.