There is a long-standing crisis in the field of orthopaedics with respect to diversity, equality, and inclusion. It rightly has garnered press, including research articles
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful procedures in not only orthopaedics but all of surgery. With the dramatic rise in the number of THAs performed annually and the necessary focus on value-based
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. This month, co-author
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