Editor’s Choice—Essential Surgical Techniques – September 2014
O’Driscoll et al. have included 13 videos in their excellent description of a safety-driven technique for arthroscopic arthroplasty of the …
“New” but Not Necessarily “Improved”
A review of five hip- and knee-implant innovations, initiated by the FDA in reaction to serious problems with metal-on-metal …
From Sutures to Staples to….Zippers?
The Zip Surgical Skin Closure device from ZipLine Medical (Campbell, CA) is an intriguing recent evolution in surgical wound closure. …
Editor’s Choice: Advanced Diagnostics for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome–How Come?
In the Sept. 3, 2014 issue of The Journal Fowler et al. elegantly compare the accuracy of ultrasound for …
Publisher’s Note: Leaving Behind a Stronger Journal and a Stronger Organization
One measure of success for leaders is whether the organization they’ve led is stronger upon their departure. That’s a responsibility …
First 3D-Printed Cervical Disc Implanted
For any number of reasons, regulatory issues among them, orthopaedic innovations in China often have modest relevance for the practice …
Value of Orthopaedics; A Major Focus in Washington
In May, more than 300 orthopaedic surgeons attended the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. During the conference, attendees …
Low-Paid, Debt-Ridden Residents Still Optimistic
Despite an average resident salary of $55,330 a year and over a third (36%) claiming they owe more than $200K …
Editor’s Choice—JBJS Reviews, August 2014
The treatment of periprosthetic infection remains one of the most difficult and challenging problems in orthopaedic surgery. Conventional approaches such …