Michael H. Heggeness, MD, was recently the recipient of the North American Spine Society's Henry Farfan Award, reports AAOS Now.
A past president of NASS and former chair of orthopedic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Heggeness is currently professor in chair of the department of orthopedic surgery at the University of Kansas Wichita.
Dr. Heggeness has offered more than 80 reviewed papers, holds numerous patents and has received prestigious extramural funding from many agencies, including the Department of Defense. He was noted for his leadership and contributions to bone healing, neuroanatomy and physiology.
The Henry Farfan Award recognizes outstanding contributions in spine-related basic science research.
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