A video abstract is available with the new report in JBJS by the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC): The Bioburden Associated with Severe Open
Month: May 2024
Severe hip OA linked to worse functional impairment even after spinal surgery, reports Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery Newswise — Waltham — April 30, 2024 — One-third of
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The JBJS Clinical Summaries collection continues to expand. The summaries are a useful tool for musculoskeletal clinicians, offering synopses of recent findings and current treatment
![Mike Kim, MD and Sean Pirkle, MD](https://orthobuzz.jbjs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kim-and-Pirkle_OBuzz.png)
This Resident Roundup post comes from Mike Kim, MD, an incoming intern in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine School
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Topics of interest in foot and ankle surgery, including hallux valgus recurrence, simultaneous vs. sequential total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), and more, are featured in the
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The JBJS community extends its sincere thanks to Dr. Marc Swiontkowski for his steadfast and dedicated leadership as Editor-in-Chief over the past decade. As announced
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Editor-in-Chief Dr. Marc Swiontkowski reflects on a new study that examines the capture of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) after total joint arthroplasty. He offers a
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When and how would primary care physicians (PCPs) like to hear from orthopaedic surgeons regarding mutual patients? JBJS Deputy Editor for Social Media Matt Schmitz
![Assessing the Diversity of the JBJS Editorial Boards](https://orthobuzz.jbjs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Editorial-for-OBuzz_DEIA.png)
“The first step in any effort to increase diversity is documenting the present state,” write Drs. Kanu Okike and Marc Swiontkowski in a new JBJS
![Andre J. van Wijnen, PhD](https://orthobuzz.jbjs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/van-Wijnen.png)
This week on OrthoBuzz, JBJS is pleased to present another Elite Reviewer profile. The Elite Reviewers Program recognizes our best reviewers for their outstanding efforts.