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Dr Jacques Robichon becomes Head of the University Division of Orthopaedics.

With the cooperation of Dr. Hew Kellam at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, the integrated orthopaedic program is recognized by the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada.

Dr. Jean Pierre Germain becomes the first graduate of the Integrated program.

Gordon Armstrong is a Founding Member of the Scoliosis Research Society.

The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Department of Surgery is recognized by the Faculty of Medicine, with Dean Lussier.

Dr. Raymond Paiement from Montfort Hospital gets a University Appointment.

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario is open with Dr. William Mclntyre as head of the pediatric orthopaedic division (pictured second from the left).

Inter-University program for Orthopaedic Surgery between the University of West Indies and University of Ottawa.

Dr. Hans K. Uhthoff becomes Chair of the Division of Orthopaedics University of Ottawa (Dr. Uhthoff on the left with Dr. Robichon).

25th Anniversary of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Merv Letts becomes the new Chair of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr Gordon Armstrong receives the Gold Medal of the Chinese Orthopaedic Association for his work in the development of spinal surgery in China.

The Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory is established the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

Dr. Alan Giachino becomes the new Chair of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Gordon W.D. Armstrong, C.M., M.D., F.R.C.S.(C). awarded with Member of the Order of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. He has improved the quality of life of people with spinal injuries. This renowned surgeon made significant contributions in clinical assessment and the design of implants for patients with spinal deformity through his involvement with the National Research Council of Canada. A former Head of Orthopaedics at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, he lectured and demonstrated new surgical techniques in Canada and abroad, and was instrumental in the development of the China Rehabilitation and Research Centre in Beijing. He also served as President of the Scoliosis Research Society and of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association.

Dr. Geoffrey Dervin is named the new Chair of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Don Johnson is named the new President of the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Dr Alan Giachino establishes the Wenzhou Orthopaedic exchange.

Hans K. Uhthoff Graduate Fund raises over 1 million dollars at the University of Ottawa.

A. Alan Giachino, C.M., M.D., F.R.C.S.C., awarded with the Member of the Order of Canada award in Ottawa, Ontario. A surgeon at the Ottawa Hospital and associate professor at the University of Ottawa, Alan Giachino is an inspiration and role model for his students and colleagues. In addition to running a busy medical practice, he has brought the high standards of Canadian orthopaedic surgery to a number of developing countries. As a volunteer with World Orthopaedic Concern and Health Volunteers Overseas, he has shared his expertise and provided mentorship and networking opportunities to many medical practitioners in Asia and Africa. His continued dedication to surgical training has enhanced Canada’s reputation as a caring and compassionate nation.

Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory Moves to the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute.

Dr. Paul E. Beaulé is named the new Chair of Division Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

50th Anniversary of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery.

The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery donates $1 million for the research chair in regenerative orthopaedic surgery.