Data-Driven Change for a More Inclusive ProfessionÂ
For some time, our specialty of orthopaedic surgery has been aware of the lack of gender balance in the field. …
Improving Our Ability to Predict Discharge Disposition After Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
The majority of patients who undergo primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are discharged to home …
Impending vs. Completed Pathological Long-Bone Fractures: What Are the Decision Points?
When patients present with identified bone metastases, a known primary diagnosis, and pain, the orthopaedic surgeon is nearly always contacted. …
New Deputy Editor Spotlight: Antonia Chen
JBJS recently welcomed Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA as Deputy Editor for Adult Reconstruction. Dr. Chen is …
BMAC in Hip Arthroscopy: Its Potential in Cases of Cartilage Injury
Orthobiologics have garnered a substantial amount of buzz over the past few years, showing both their effectiveness and lack thereof. …
Low Rate of Ulnar Nerve Injury in New Study of SCHF Cross-Pinning
Percutaneous pinning of displaced supracondylar humeral fractures (SCHFs) in children has been the treatment of choice for decades. The debate …
Antibiotic Stewardship in Orthopaedic CareÂ
All orthopaedic surgeons must carefully decide on which prophylactic antibiotic to prescribe when a patient or a young patient’s parent …
Do Variations in Implants Impact Patient-Reported Outcomes After THA?
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful procedures in not only orthopaedics but all of surgery. With …
New Data Using Ultrasound to Help Diagnose Trochlear Dysplasia
Anterior knee pain and patellar instability are common conditions related to the knee. There have been numerous studies showing a …