Childhood Toe-Walking: Usually a Transient Condition
Parenting is a lot like medicine. Parents seek to “fix” their children, and physicians seek to “fix” their patients. However, …
Fifth Anniversary of Boston Marathon Bombing
On the eve of the 2018 Boston Marathon, we wish all the participants a safe run tomorrow. And we remember …
Outcomes from Shoulder Fusion Are Durable, Not Spectacular
Glenohumeral arthrodesis is a salvage operation, so most patients and surgeons considering this option don’t have expectations of spectacular functional …
Does Residency Prepare Surgeons for Early Orthopaedic Practice?
One goal of an orthopaedic surgery residency is to prepare residents for the procedures they will perform when they are …
April 12 Webinar – Managing Osteoarthritis: Moving from Volume to Value
According to the CDC, in 2013, the total national arthritis-related medical care costs and earnings losses among adults were $303.5 …
Which Pathology Comes First—Bone Loss or Fatty Infiltration of Rotator Cuff?
The relative roles of bones and muscles in joint pathologies are often difficult to tease apart. In the March 7, …
Against All Odds, Syrian Doctor Lands US Orthopaedic Residency
The February 7, 2018 issue of JBJS contains another in a series of “What’s Important” personal essays from orthopaedic clinicians. …
Generalized Joint Laxity—A Risk Factor for Poor Outcomes After ACL Reconstruction
Sometimes, being too flexible is not a good thing. In the February 21, 2018 edition of The Journal of Bone …
Choosing Wisely Now Addresses Pediatric Orthopaedics
OrthoBuzz occasionally receives posts from guest bloggers. This guest post comes from Matthew R. Schmitz, MD, a member of the …