What’s New in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation 2021
Every month, JBJS publishes a review of the most pertinent and impactful studies from the orthopaedic literature during the previous …
A Deeper Dive into Diabetes and Total Joint Replacement
There are many more “types” of diabetes than the pathophysiologic designations of Type 1 and Type 2. In the December …
More Data on Periprosthetic Hip Infections
Among >100,000 total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients ≥55 years of age whose data resides in a Canadian arthroplasty database, the …
Extended Oral Antibiotics May Cut PJI Risk When Risk Factors Aren’t Modifiable
Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) create a significant burden for patients, surgeons, and healthcare systems. That is why so much research …
Fructosamine Bests HbA1c for Preop Glycemic Screening
Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of postoperative complications following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Additionally, perioperative hyperglycemia has been …
Certain Comorbidities Boost Risk of Acute Kidney Injury after THA
The relationship between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney injury (AKI) is circular: surgical patients with preexisting CKD are …
JBJS Case Connections—Induced Membrane Technique Fills Many Bone Voids
Since its introduction in the late 20th century, the 2-stage induced membrane technique has been lauded for its bone-reconstruction advantages …
JBJS Reviews Editor’s Choice–Team Approach to Diabetic Foot Ulcers
One of the newest features from JBJS Reviews is the “Team Approach” article. Team Approach articles highlight the individual and …
JBJS Reviews Editor’s Choice–Steroid Injections in Patients with Diabetes
It is well known that parenterally administered steroids affect the metabolism of glucose and cause abnormal blood glucose levels in …