SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - March 06, 2008) - As a young man and orthopaedic surgeon, Edward Anthony (Tony) Rankin, MD, was guided by his father and those who mentored him on the importance of service to his country and his profession. Today, Dr. Rankin was elected president at the 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. "It is a real honor and privilege to serve in this capacity," Rankin said. "I think my father would be as proud of me today as I am of my own son, who works right beside me."
