Leon Root
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Leon Root (June 15, 1929 – September 21, 2015) was the former Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Hospital for Special Surgery.[1] He was President of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine in 1988. Dr. Root wrote the popular "No More Aching Back" in 1992.[2] He died at the age of 86 in September 2015.[3]
Education[edit]
- MD, New York Medical College, New York, New York, US
- Fellowship, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, US
Selected awards[edit]
- President American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine 1988
- Chairman Orthopaedic Section of New York Academy of Medicine
References[edit]
- ^ Hufford, Susan; Zaslow, Michael (September 2005). Not That Man Anymore: A Message from Michael. iUniverse. p. 95. ISBN 978-0-595-34050-7. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
- ^ Fitzgibbons, Ruth Miller (October 31, 1977). "Visible Means of Support". New York Magazine. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
- ^ New York Times, Dr Leon Root, Orthopedic Surgeon, who wrote advice books, dies at 86
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