A Faster, More Accurate Method for Diagnosing Septic Arthritis?
There are some orthopaedic conditions for which a delay in treatment of even a few hours can lead to poor …
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 …
Amputation and Myoelectric Prosthetic Fitting for Adult Brachial Plexus Injuries
Amputation in the setting of adult brachial plexus injury (BPI) thankfully is less common than in decades past. Notable progress …
Addressing Osteolysis for Better Long-Term Outcomes of TAA
Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) continues to gain favor as an alternative to ankle arthrodesis. However, periprosthetic osteolysis is a risk …
Opioid Prescriptions Declining for Minor Pediatric Ortho Injuries — But We Still Have Work to Do
The opioid crisis in America has been well documented. The CDC reports that estimated deaths from drug overdoses topped 100,000 …
Ankle Fusion Techniques Continue to Evolve
A new JBJS report compares arthroscopic versus open ankle arthrodesis. The authors analyzed long-term patient-reported outcomes, major complications, and reoperations. …
Evidence Supports Internal Fixation of Severe Open Tibial Fractures
A new RCT provides Level I evidence for internal vs. external fixation of severe open tibial fractures. High-level data have …
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 …
Hip Preservation for Residual Perthes Disease
Hip preservation continues to be a “hot topic.” Many deformities can be addressed surgically by normalizing hip biomechanics and preventing …