August 8, 2003

Orthopaedic heroes: MGH hosts WWII exhibit

The MGH has become the temporary home of a nationwide traveling exhibit that honors the men and women who dedicated their lives to orthopaedic surgery during World War II.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery developed the exhibit, entitled "The Legacy of Heroes," which highlights the vital role orthopaedic surgeons and orthopaedic surgery played during WWII. The exhibit focuses on the great strides made in the treatment of orthopaedic trauma as the result of developments from the war. The intricacies of hand surgery, prosthetics and spine surgery were developed and redefined as surgeons treated thousands of casualties.

The exhibit is located in the WACC Lobby until Aug. 14.