Lower-extremity injuries can have serious and wide-ranging impact on patients’ lives. What hasn’t been fully understood, note O’Hara et al. in a new study, are
Category: Orthopaedic Essentials
One year ago, JBJS organized the Sex and Gender Reporting in Musculoskeletal Research Symposium (SGS). The meeting provided an opportunity for focused discussion of: How
JBJS Deputy Editor for Social Media Dr. Matt Schmitz highlights a new study that estimates the carbon footprint associated with common orthopaedic procedures. The climate
Research is the foundation of countless achievements in science and medicine—and the shared calling of many in the orthopaedic community around the globe. In this
This guest post is from Artina Dawkins, PhD, MPA, C-TAGME, and Holly Pilson, MD. Dr. Dawkins is the Co-Director of Diversity and Inclusion & Program
In November 2023, leaders of the editorial boards of 6 orthopaedic journals, leaders of funding agencies, and officials from the National Institutes of Health met
The JBJS Clinical Summaries collection continues to expand. The summaries are a useful tool for musculoskeletal clinicians, offering synopses of recent findings and current treatment
When and how would primary care physicians (PCPs) like to hear from orthopaedic surgeons regarding mutual patients? JBJS Deputy Editor for Social Media Matt Schmitz
What happens when a patient declines care but may not have the capacity to provide consent? What defines informed consent? What are ethical obligations and
Members of the orthopaedic community worldwide turn to JBJS to stay informed of current evidence, techniques, and the latest research in musculoskeletal care. Of the