Investigators in Japan shed light on the long-term effects of vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) on patient outcomes. As they note, the incidence of these fragility fractures continues to increase globally as the population ages. While many patients have satisfactory clinical …
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery presents ‘foundational’ study of microbiota and metabolites in spinal fusion patients
 Waltham — August 20, 2024 — Among patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion, the presence of Modic changes is associated with differences in microbial …
New findings in the field are presented in the recent JBJS Guest Editorial What’s New in Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction. Here, we highlight the 5 most impactful studies, as selected by co-author Anirejuoritse Bafor, MBBS, FMCS(Ortho), FACS.Â
JBJSÂ Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants (JOPA)Â continues the tradition of recognizing outstanding papers each year. Awards are given for the best articles by certified practicing physician assistants (PAs) or nurse practitioners (NPs), and students published during the previous …
Decompression and fixation yields long-term benefits in T-OPLL, reports Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
Waltham — August 6, 2024 — Thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (TOPLL) is a rare condition associated with ectopic bone formation in the …
This guest post is from Artina Dawkins, PhD, MPA, C-TAGME, and Holly Pilson, MD. Dr. Dawkins is the Co-Director of Diversity and Inclusion & Program Manager of Social Impact for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery as well as Founder and …
This Resident Roundup post comes from orthopaedic surgeon Tamy Ron Translateur, MD.Â
Residency is a learning experience that shapes us on the path of our choice in medicine. To those in residency, remember that “no sailor became an expert in …
