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 …
Orthopaedists Again Atop Physician-Compensation List
For its 2016 survey of physician compensation, Medscape received information from more than 19,000 physicians across 26 specialties. Orthopaedists …
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 …
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 …
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 …
OR Table Failure Spotlights Equipment Challenges
What happens when hospital-specified, -purchased, and -owned equipment fails? How is information about such failures distributed within the hospital and …
Are You Ready for a Mass-Casualty Disaster?
Disaster Response Management Protocol for Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery
The events in Brussels this week and in Paris last November …