Orthopaedic surgeons have developed a heightened awareness of the scientific evidence that supports the decisions that they make in the care of patients. Levels of
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As medical practice continues to evolve, one thing that has become clear is that teamwork is a key ingredient for achieving success. In the field
We have long been taught that among people fortunate enough to survive into their 80s, 70% to 80% will have a torn rotator cuff— that
Forced air warming devices are in widespread use in our orthopaedic surgical suites—and for good reason: Hypothermia can be a major factor in poor patient
Perhaps more than any other advance in orthopaedic surgery, total joint arthroplasty has improved the lives of millions of patients. Originally introduced in the form
In my 20-plus years serving as a deputy editor and editor of JBJS, I have never seen the kind of media interest in research published
Surgical training throughout the surgical subspecialties has typically followed a so-called apprenticeship model. Experience has been measured on the basis of case log documentation, and
Technological advances in orthopaedic surgery occur steadily and incrementally. However, every so often, something comes along that really changes orthopaedic practice. Such is the case
Many orthopaedic surgeons still believe that physical therapy (PT) services simply add to the total cost of care without improving patient outcomes. During my orthopaedic
It would be an understatement to suggest that the practice of medicine has changed during the past ten years. Indeed, every physician can think of