Congratulations Dr. Wallace Lehman

Dr. Wallace B. Lehman has been inducted into the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA) Hall of Fame. For decades, he has been a major figure in pediatric orthopedics. His remarkable career began with an internship and residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in 1958, and he later became the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. His early career also saw him serve as Chief Orthopedic Surgeon for the Israel Defense Forces during the Yom Kippur War and as Medical Director at ALYN Children's Hospital in Jerusalem. Dr. Lehman was a founding member of the POSNA and later became a Clinical Professor at NYU. He pioneered the New York Ponseti Clubfoot Center and led international workshops teaching new techniques as well as co-authored over 115 publications on significant conditions such as clubfoot and hip dysplasia. His work was guided by a philosophy of intellectual humility, captured by a Gertrude Stein quote that adorned his office. “There is no answer. There never has been an answer. That is the answer.” 



Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Lehman is celebrated as a mensch, a man of integrity, kindness and an unwavering commitment to children's care. His legacy will be defined not just by how he helped shape orthopedic care, but by the patients and families he helped to live better and stronger lives.