Hip Dysplasia and Osteoarthritis: A Long-Term Epidemiologic Study from Japan
In this post, Deputy Editor for Social Media Matt Schmitz discusses a study by Sato et al. now available in …
Patient-Reported Outcomes in Arthroplasty: Connecting with Patients Is Key
Editor-in-Chief Dr. Marc Swiontkowski reflects on a new study that examines the capture of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) after total …
Communication Is Key: What Are the Preferences of PCPs?
When and how would primary care physicians (PCPs) like to hear from orthopaedic surgeons regarding mutual patients? JBJS Deputy Editor …
Robotics and Navigation in THA: Greater Operative Time but Not Increased Risk of PJI
Dr. Matt Schmitz, JBJS Deputy Editor for Social Media, discusses a new study on the impact of robotic assistance and …
Optimizing Protocols So Patients Get Home, and Stay Home, Comfortably
JBJS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Marc Swiontkowski shares his thoughts on a new study showing the potential of preoperative bladder scanning to …
Nerve Palsies During Pavlik Harness Treatment: Worthy of Discussing with Patient Families
What is the incidence of nerve palsy in infants undergoing Pavlik harness treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)? …
Cross-Disciplinary Attention: Always Relevant, Sometimes Fruitful
Editor-in-Chief Dr. Marc Swiontkowski offers this post on a new Level I study in JBJS evaluating the efficacy of diosmin …
Encouraging Data on Use of Anabolic Agents in Patients with Osteoporosis Undergoing Spinal Fusion
In this post, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Marc Swiontkowski discusses a new study in JBJS that assesses the impact of teriparatide use …
Growth Hormone Therapy and Risk of Physeal Avulsion Fractures of the Tibia
Dr. Matt Schmitz, JBJS Deputy Editor for Social Media, offers this post on a new study that explores whether a …