JBJS Editor’s Choice—Aggressive Treatment for Upper C-spine Fractures
The March 16, 2016 JBJS includes a careful incidence, treatment, and outcome analysis by Pearson et al. of CMS …
OPLL Surgery Works as Well as Surgery for Other DCMs
Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is the most common cause of spinal cord dysfunction in elderly people, and one form of …
Guest Post: Get Ready for Medicare’s CJR Model
OrthoBuzz occasionally receives posts from guest bloggers. This “guest post” comes from Richard S. Yoon, MD and Alexander McLawhorn, MD, …
Pay Attention to Psychiatric Illness in Polytrauma Patients
Ample research has revealed that a patient’s psychological status influences the outcomes of many medical interventions. While orthopaedists treating patients …
JBJS/JOSPT Webinar: Injured ACLs—To Operate or Not
Whether and when to surgically treat injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) remain difficult questions for patients, doctors, and
JBJS Editor’s Choice—Let’s Improve RCT Registration and Reporting
In the March 2, 2016 edition of JBJS, Rongen et al. air some dirty laundry regarding the …
It Takes a Team: Head and Neck Injuries in the Helmeted Athlete
Increasingly, the care of patients with musculoskeletal problems is being provided by teams of providers with varied professional backgrounds and …
JBJS Reviews Editor’s Choice–Genes and Frozen Shoulder
As new advances in medical technology lead to treatments for injuries and diseases, one concept that has emerged is the …
Among Large-Diameter MoM Hip Implants, Durom Has Highest Metal Ion Level
In a May 2011 supplement to The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Lavigne et al. reported results …