Under the supervision of nationally renowned orthopaedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist and Greenwich resident Kevin Plancher, the students learned how to bolt, pin together and insert supportive plates into broken forearms during the program, which was designed by the Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles (OFALS) in Cos Cob.
BRUNSWICK SCHOOL SCIENCE STUDENTS
LEARN HOW TO SET AND REPAIR BROKEN BONES
AT ORTHOPAEDIC FOUNDATION FOR ACTIVE LIFESTYLES' LAB
THE ORTHOPAEDIC FOUNDATION FOR ACTIVE LIFESTYLES
HOLDS EIGHTH ANNUAL GALA
Gala to Honor Tennis Legend Billie Jean King
And Nationally Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon Richard Steadman, MD
Television Icon Regis Philbin to be Award Presenter READ MORE >>>
2012 Gala Honorees
Billie Jean King Spirit of an Active Lifestyle Award
WCBS-TV Reporter Katie McGee (pictured at left) with Kevin Plancher MD, Head of Plancher
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Dr. Plancher was interviewed on the subject of preventing summer sports injuries.
2012 Gala Honorees
Richard Steadman, MD Excellence in Sports Medicine
Kevin Plancher, M.D. Founder of the
Orthopaedic Foundation For Active Lifestyles
Selected in the 2012 "America's Top Doctors"
By Castle Connolly Medical LTD. READ MORE >>
7th Anniversary Gala Photo Gallery
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News12 Features The Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles (OFALs)
The Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles will honor Martha Stewart for her commitment to healthy living at its 7th Anniversary Gala
Fundraiser on Wednesday, November 9 at the Harvard Club at 27 West 44th Street in New York City. The gala will begin with cocktails followed
by dinner featuring a special menu prepared by celebrity chefs Emeril Lagasse and Michael Mina. The gala will benefit the Foundation’s research
and education in the field of musculoskeletal diseases. The Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles, developed by Kevin Plancher, MD, is
a not-for-profit organization whose principal mission is to promote, support, develop and encourage research and education concerning orthopaedic
care and advancements in technologies and treatment of arthritis, orthopaedic injuries and musculoskeletal diseases. Support will fund cutting
edge research on new and minimally invasive ways to treat pain and keep individuals active and provide hands on educational labs for students
in the region. For tickets and additional information, please contact Janine Bahar at (203) 869-2002 ext 403 or jbahar@ofals.org.
The Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles (OFALs) hosted its sixth anniversary gala fundraiser
on October 26, 2010 at Espace in Manhattan Read More >>
George Kollitides II serves as Vice Chairman of The Orthopaedic
Foundation for Active Lifestyles (www.ofals.org). The Orthopaedic
Foundation for Active Lifestyles, developed by Kevin Plancher, MD, a
not-for-profit foundation whose principal mission is to promote,
support, develop and encourage research and education concerning
orthopaedic care and advancements in technologies and treatment of
arthritis, orthopaedic injuries and musculoskeletal diseases.
In 2010 George Kollitides II was honored at the organization's 6th
anniversary Gala in NYC, and received the "Leadership Award for
Philanthropy." He was recognized along side internationally renowned
orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine expert James R. Andrews, and the
Honorable David N. Dinkins, the 106th Mayor of NYC. Mr. Kollitides was
presented his award by Jonathan Scott from Fox News.
George Kollitides II was instrumental in successfully raising over
$500,000 for the foundation's medical research and educational programs.
For more information about the organization, please contact Janine
Bahar, Executive Director at (203) 869-2002 etc 403 or at
jbahar@ofals.org
Click here to Sign Up for Email Notification of Educational Sessions
5th Anniversary Gala To Benefit the Foundation's Research and Education in the Field of Musculoskeletal Diseases, and the Fellowship Program
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Pitcher's Poison
Rotator cuff shoulder injuries in sports are usually a result of microtrauma from repetitive movements. For competitive or
recreational athletes involved in baseball, tennis, or swimming, shoulder disorders – especially rotator cuff injuries – can be
debilitating and cause significant disabilities. Therefore, prompt diagnosis and treatment can improve symptoms profoundly.
Kevin Plancher, MD, Chairman of the Board
Janine D. Bahar, Executive Director
Richard Bisk
Duane Hill
George Kollitides II
Albert Nickel
Robert Panza
Robert Plancher
Kenneth M. Wisdom
Mary Ellen Yacura
