JBJS Webinar: How to Prevent and Treat MSK Infections
Musculoskeletal (MSK) infections are highly prevalent and potentially serious, and orthopaedists are frequently faced with preventing and treating them. Wherever …
Not So Run-of-the-Mill Running Injuries
Lower-extremity stress fractures account for an estimated 16% of all injuries among runners. The April 2016 “Case Connections” article sprints …
Cobalt-Ion Thresholds Could Ease Follow-Up Burden on Some MoM Patients
In the mid-2000s, before the orthopaedic community was aware of the potentially catastrophic shortcomings of metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants, nearly …
Marathon Bombing Anniversary: Reflection, Gratitude, Hope
Three years ago today, the 2013 Boston Marathon was stolen from the athletes and the city by two terrorist bombs, …
JBJS Editor’s Choice—Prevent Nerve Damage During Anterior Hip Approaches
While anatomy is the foundation of all surgical practice, we at The Journal do not often publish an-
atomic manuscripts. …
Improved Patellar Stiffness Proves Benefits of Tensioned MPFL Reconstruction
In many orthopaedic contexts, post-procedure stiffness is a complication to be avoided. But when it comes to reconstructing the medial …
Lots of Ortho Device Recalls with 510(k) Process
Most orthopaedic devices are cleared through the FDA’s 510(k) process. But an analysis in the March 16, 2016 JBJS by …
BMP vs Autograft for Instrumented Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion
In diligent efforts to improve osseous bridges when performing spinal fusion surgery, orthopaedists have been using harvested allograft bone for …
It’s All Happening at JBJS.org
The best of what the JBJS family of publications offers is at jbjs.org. That includes access to our online …