“Mortgages” for Medical Care: A Good Idea?
OrthoBuzz occasionally receives posts from guest bloggers. This guest post comes from Chad Krueger, MD, in response to a report …
JBJS Classics: Sarmiento Pioneered Weight-Bearing Fracture Healing
OrthoBuzz regularly brings you a current commentary on a “classic” article from The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. These …
Marathon Bombing Anniversary: Reflection, Gratitude, Hope
Three years ago today, the 2013 Boston Marathon was stolen from the athletes and the city by two terrorist bombs, …
JBJS Webinar: Managing Complex Proximal Humeral Fractures
Proximal humeral fractures are the third most common occurring fracture in patients over the age of sixty-five years. These fractures …
Radiology Reports—Helpful or Annoying?
OrthoBuzz occasionally receives posts from guest bloggers. This guest post comes from Carola van Eck, MD, PhD, in response to …
JBJS Editor’s Choice—Prevent Nerve Damage During Anterior Hip Approaches
While anatomy is the foundation of all surgical practice, we at The Journal do not often publish an-
atomic manuscripts. …
Improved Patellar Stiffness Proves Benefits of Tensioned MPFL Reconstruction
In many orthopaedic contexts, post-procedure stiffness is a complication to be avoided. But when it comes to reconstructing the medial …
Orthopaedists Again Atop Physician-Compensation List
For its 2016 survey of physician compensation, Medscape received information from more than 19,000 physicians across 26 specialties. Orthopaedists …
Lots of Ortho Device Recalls with 510(k) Process
Most orthopaedic devices are cleared through the FDA’s 510(k) process. But an analysis in the March 16, 2016 JBJS by …