BMD Loss After Combat-Related Lower Extremity Amputation—Use of CT-Based Calculations
Patients who sustain major trauma are at risk of bone mineral density (BMD) loss, note Hoyt et al. in a …
Video Abstract: Dual Inhibition of DKK1 and Sclerostin in Fracture Repair in Experimental Study in Nonhuman Primates
A video abstract is available with the new study by Florio et al. in JBJS:
Shoulder Instability and Osteoarthritis: New Biological Insight
A new JBJS study presents novel data on gene expression in glenoid cartilage following shoulder instability. JBJS Deputy Editor for …
A New Method to Assist Surgical Decision-Making in Lower-Limb Alignment
Editor-in-Chief Dr. Marc Swiontkowski discusses a new study from The Netherlands that presents a fully automatic method for assessing lower-limb …
What’s New in Musculoskeletal Basic Science 2022
Recent groundbreaking studies are summarized in the JBJS Guest Editorial “What’s New in Musculoskeletal Basic Science,” now available …
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 …
Noise Exposure During Cast Removal: Helpful Data for Ortho Teams
A new study in JBJS examines noise levels during cast removal. In this post, JBJS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Marc Swiontkowski reflects …
Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) for Dysplasia: What Are the Effects on the Capsule?
Hip dysplasia is known to cause early joint deterioration, instability, and pain. It can be corrected with the Bernese periacetabular …
New Study Provides Vital Clue to Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Surgical site infections (SSIs) can be devastating complications for orthopaedic patients. A new study published in Nature advances our understanding …