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Ruth Jackson (December 13, 1902 – August 28, 1994) was the first female board-certified orthopedic surgeon in the United States and the first female admitted to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
In 1937, Dr. Jackson took and passed the ABOS, becoming the first female board-certified orthopedic surgeon. The next several years were very accomplished for Dr. Jackson; she became the Chief of Ortho at Parkland Hospital, made visits to DC in advisory roles, and invented the Jackson “CerviPillo”.
May 13, 2022 · Dr. Ruth Jackson, born in 1902, was the first female spine surgeon on record. Her story of remarkable resilience and sacrifice is even more relevant given the stark gender disparities in orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery that remain today.
Feb 25, 2010 · Ruth Jackson, the first female member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, spent a lifetime breaking down barriers so that she and other women could contribute to clinical care and education.
Ruth Jackson, MD – the first practicing female orthopaedist in the U.S. Ruth Jackson was born on December 13, 1902, in Iowa and moved to Texas with her family as a child where she was described as a tough, headstrong child with the right amount of mischievous and clever; she had a love of the outdoors, particularly horse-riding and hunting.
This article commemorates Dr. Ruth Jackson for her contributions to orthopedic surgery and her status as a trailblazer for women in orthopedic surgery, becoming the first female member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. She died on August 28, 1994, at the age of 91.
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May 13, 2022 · Dr. Ruth Jackson, born in 1902, was the first female spine surgeon on record. Her story of remarkable resilience and sacrifice is even more relevant given the stark gender disparities in orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery that remain today.
