JBJS is pleased to welcome Kanu Okike, MD, MPH as the new Deputy Editor for Health Disparities. Dr. Okike’s editorial “My Grandmother’s Knees: A Call for Research on Strategies to Address Racial
Every month, JBJS publishes a review of the most pertinent and impactful studies from the orthopaedic literature during the previous year in 14 subspecialty areas. Click here for a collection of all such OrthoBuzz Guest Editorial summaries. This month, co-author Travis
Anterior knee pain and patellar instability are common conditions related to the knee. There have been numerous studies showing a variety of risk factors for
The removal of metal fixation devices (hardware removal) is one of the 10 most frequently performed surgical procedures in orthopaedics. To the surgeon with limited experience, these procedures can appear to be straightforward and
Early hip arthroscopists routinely performed capsulectomies to obtain adequate visualization within the hip joint. As our techniques and skills have evolved, more modern capsulotomies are
An extensive body of clinical and basic science research has confirmed that cigarette smoking negatively impacts bone healing. Newer products, such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and heated tobacco products (HTPs), are often described as safer alternatives to traditional
The American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and its Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) recently issued a Statement of Support for Inclusivity in response to highly alarming comments in a crowd-sourced file circulated among medical
Every month, JBJS publishes a review of the most pertinent and impactful studies from the orthopaedic literature during the previous year in 14 subspecialty areas. Click here for a collection of all such OrthoBuzz Guest Editorial summaries.
The use of computer navigation in total joint arthroplasty is increasing. Navigation has been employed less in total hip arthroplasty (THA) than in total knee arthroplasty, perhaps because of the increased need for
JBJS is pleased to mark the 10-year anniversary of its innovative, online video journal JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques (JBJS EST). In celebrating the milestone, JBJS EST Editor Dr. Ed Cheng joined Drs. Mo Bhandari and Marc Swiontkowski on a recent episode of the OrthoJOE podcast for