Midterm Results of Primary Exeter Cemented Stem in Select Population
In a new study reported in JBJS, Gausden et al. evaluated implant survivorship, complications, and radiographic results of a specific …
Modifying Growth in Scoliosis: The Importance of Reporting “Negative” Study Results
As we continue to evaluate methods of treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), growth modulation has become a hot topic. Such …
Hip Fractures in the Elderly: A Surprising Finding
When discussing patient outcomes of hip fractures, we often are speaking of fractures of the proximal part of the femur. …
What’s New in Hip Replacement 2021
Every month, JBJS publishes a review of the most pertinent and impactful studies from the orthopaedic literature during the previous …
Hip Preservation with a Novel, Minimally Invasive Periacetabular Osteotomy
As surgeons, we are always looking to improve, or at least we should be. How can we obtain better outcomes? …
Clinical Relevance vs Statistical Significance: The Good, The Bad, and The Future of Sexual Harassment in Orthopaedic Surgery
This guest post comes from Jennifer Beck, MD.
As a female, mid-career orthopaedic surgeon, I believe I bring a unique …
Cost, Value, and Maintenance of Certification: One Surgeon’s Thoughts
This guest post comes from David Vizurraga, MD in response to a recent JBJS Orthopaedic Forum article. Additional perspective on …
In Pursuit of Alternative Antibiotics for Use in PMMA Bone Cement
The incorporation of antibiotics within polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) has been widely used over recent decades for managing infection following skeletal …
Reducing Intraoperative Breast Radiation Exposure of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The risk of radiation exposure in the operating room (OR) is of increasing interest to orthopaedic surgeons, and the advent …