MOON Shoulder Group awarded Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) conference on February 14, 2024, in San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO (Feb. 15, 2024) -- The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to announce that the MOON Shoulder Group received Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award during the AAOS 2024 meeting this week in San Francisco.
"We're thrilled to announce that the MOON Shoulder Group, has been honored with the prestigious Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award! Our UCSF faculty is one of the founding members of the MOON Shoulder Group. Their groundbreaking work in determining the effectiveness of physical therapy for patients with atraumatic, symptomatic rotator cuff tears is reshaping treatment strategies and improving outcomes for millions across the nation," said Dr. C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Chair of the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
"This accolade is a testament to their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to advancing orthopaedic care. Congratulations to the entire team on this remarkable achievement!"