title: The renewal of excellence.
abstract: Excellence in orthopaedic surgery has been a long time in the making. What we currently enjoy reflects over a century of innovation, leadership, and consummate professionalism. Today, our practice faces monumental challenges that have never been more demanding, and our commitment to the preservation and advancement of excellence has never been more pressing. Away from the scientific tone but without romanticizing our proud heritage, this article seeks to revitalize the values that have defined our practice, drawing on the wisdom and experiences of leaders in our field. Collectively, it aims to stimulate our enlightened understanding, to reignite our hopes, and to reaffirm our commitment to the highest standards of excellence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3000, Durham, NC 27710. E-mail address: mohamad.halawi@dm.duke.edu.
authors.forename: Mohamad J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Halawi
mesh_terms: D007857:Leadership; D008611:Mentors; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D024382:Professional Role