Chlorhexidine disinfectant may perform best in killing bone tumor cells after surgery
October 28, 2022 – The widely used disinfectant chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) appears to be the most effective irrigation solution …
Now Available: JBJS Supplement on Large Database and Registry Research in Joint Arthroplasty and Orthopaedics
JBJS is pleased to announce the publication of the JBJS Supplement on Large Database and Registry Research in Joint Arthroplasty …
Use of Bone Wax to Reduce Blood Loss in THA with Direct Anterior Approach
A number of measures have been suggested for reducing perioperative blood loss (PBL) in total hip arthroplasty (THA). A new …
Improving Long-Term Outcomes of Patients with Severe Traumatic Injuries
In severe musculoskeletal trauma, studies suggest that patients may have better long-term outcomes when interventions in the early recovery period …
What’s New in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2022
Rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder instability, and the treatment of elbow injuries are among the topics of recent studies …
Is ‘frozen shoulder’ a genetic condition? Study finds links to specific genes
October 14, 2022 – Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a common cause of shoulder pain and immobility. …
Costs of Nonoperative Management in the Year Prior to TKA
A new JBJS study reviews costs associated with nonoperative management of osteoarthritis in the 1-year period leading up to total …
Who Qualifies as an Author?
A recent article spotlights what appears to be a high rate of “honorary authorship” in scientific publishing. The term refers …
Donor Bisphosphonate Treatment Negatively Impacts Mineralized Allografts, Animal Study Finds
The findings of a new animal study suggest that bisphosphonate treatment in donors may indeed be relevant when mineralized allografts …