No difference in outcomes compared to standard local anesthetic, reports Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery Waltham — September 19, 2024 — For older adults undergoing
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Key findings in hip surgery, including those related to fracture management and infection prevention, are presented in the new JBJS Guest Editorial What’s New in

Early in my orthopaedic residency training, I remember an attending surgeon quizzing me on the mortality rate for elderly patients who sustained a hip fracture.

There’s still time to apply for the JBJS Robert Bucholz Resident Journal Club Support Program for the 2024-25 academic year. Applications are due by September

New insights regarding osteoporosis treatment and fracture prevention are highlighted in the recent JBJS Guest Editorial What’s New in Osteoporosis: Emphasis on the Aging Athlete.

New study reports fivefold increase in 10-year risk of death after periprosthetic joint infection. Patients who develop periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after hip replacement surgery

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
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery presents ‘foundational’ study of microbiota and metabolites in spinal fusion patients Waltham — August 20, 2024 — Among patients undergoing

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

JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants (JOPA) continues the tradition of recognizing outstanding papers each year. Awards are given for the best articles by certified practicing