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JAAOS Unplugged

by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

JAAOS (aka the Yellow Journal) is a trusted source of cutting edge primary research and in-depth review articles from world experts in the field of orthopaedics. Every month, join us as we summarize research articles and review a featured article from the latest issue of the Yellow Journal. This podcast is intended for any and all learners of orthopaedics - from the first year medical student to the emeritus professor!

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  1. Episode 94: Nutritional Optimization in Spine Surgery: A Review of Its Implications for Postoperative Recovery and Outcomes

    Host Rex Lutz, DO Guest interviewee Reza Jazayeri, MD, FAAOS, discussing his research article, "Nutritional Optimization in Spine Surgery: A Review of Its Implications for Postoperative Recovery and Outcomes" from the September 15, 2026 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2026/09150)…

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  2. Episode 93: Liposomal Bupivacaine + Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine Interscalene Nerve Block Effect on Pain After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Randomized Control Trial

    Host Rex Lutz, DO Guest interviewees Catherine J. Fedorka, MD, FAAOS, discussing her research article "Liposomal Bupivacaine + Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine Interscalene Nerve Block Effect on Pain After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Randomized Control Trial" from the August 15, 2026 issue...

  3. Episode 92: Effects of Three-Dimensional CT on Surgical Plans for Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures

    Host Rex Lutz, DO Guest interviewees Jordan B. Robbins, MD, and Ian Meshay, MD, discussing their research article "Effects of Three-Dimensional CT on Surgical Plans for Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures"" from the July 15, 2026 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2026/07150) Articles summarized...

  4. Episode 91: The Impact of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Fracture Risk in Overweight or Obese, Nondiabetic Patients

    Host: Rex Lutz, DO Guest interviewee Alexander Lauder, MD, FAAOS, discussing his research article "The Impact of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Fracture Risk in Overweight or Obese, Nondiabetic Patients" from the June 15, 2026 issue. Article summarized from the June 1, 2026 issue:...

  5. Episode 90: Comparison of Iliac Crest Autograft and Alternative Bone Grafts in the Treatment of Nonunion: A Retrospective Study

    Host Rex Lutz, DOGuest interviewee Kenneth Egol, MD, discussing his research article "Comparison of Iliac Crest Autograft and Alternative Bone Grafts in the Treatment of Nonunion: A Retrospective Study" from the May 1, 2026 issueArticles summarized from the May 1, 2026 issue Research article...

  6. Episode 90: Comparison of Iliac Crest Autograft and Alternative Bone Grafts in the Treatment of Nonunion: A Retrospective Study

  7. Episode 89: Risk of Refracture in Proximal Both Bone Forearm Fractures in Children

    Host Rex Lutz, DOGuest interviewee Alexander Aretakis, MD, discussing his research article "Risk of Refracture in Proximal Both Bone Forearm Fractures in Children" from the April 1, 2026 issueArticle summarized from the April 1, 2026 issueResearch article "Improvement in Antimicrobial Stewardship...

  8. Episode 88: Surgeons on Social Media: Dissecting the Impact of Social Media Across Orthopaedic Subspecialties

    Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Arun R. Hariharan, MD, MS, FAAOS, discussing his research article "Surgeons on Social Media: Dissecting the Impact of Social Media Across Orthopaedic Subspecialties" from the March 1, 2026 issue. Article summarized from the March 1, 2026 issue Research...

  9. Episode 87: Evaluation and Management of Knee Dislocations

    Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Christopher L. Shultz, MD, discussing his review article "Evaluation and Management of Knee Dislocations" from the February 15, 2026 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2026/02010) Article summarized from the February 1, 2026 issue...

  10. Episode 86: External Fixator Pin Placement in the Lower Extremity Without Fluoroscopy

  11. Episode 85: "Advancement in Care Through Applied Translational and Clinical Research in Anterior Shoulder Instability: Military Contribution Over 25 Years: Kappa Delta Award"

    Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Matthew T. Provencher, MD, MBA, FAAOS, CAPT, MC, USNR (Ret),discussing his review article, "Advancement in Care Through Applied Translational and Clinical Research in Anterior Shoulder Instability: Military Contribution Over 25 Years: Kappa Delta Award"...

  12. Episode 84: The PROMIS-10 Global Mental Health T-Score: An Independent Predictor of In-Hospital Recovery Following a Total Hip Arthroplasty

  13. Episode 83: "Early Care of Polytraumatized Patients: A Framework for Orthopaedic Surgeons"

    Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewees Michael M. Polmear, MD, MS, and Jennifer E. Hagen, MD, FAAOS, discussing their review article, "Early Care of Polytraumatized Patients: A Framework for Orthopaedic Surgeons" from the October 1, 2025 issue Also discussing in-depth the Advanced Trauma Life...

  14. Episode 82: "Low Velocity Ballistic Trauma Related Upper Extremity Nerve Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"

    Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Alexander Lauder, MD, FAAOS, discussing his research article, "Low-Velocity Ballistic Trauma–Related Upper Extremity Nerve Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" from the September 1, 2025 issue Article summarized from the September 1, 2025 issue...

  15. "Can ChatGPT-4 Diagnose and Treat Like an Orthopaedic Surgeon? Testing Clinical Decision-Making and Diagnostic Ability in Soft Tissue Pathologies of the Foot and Ankle"

    Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Arianna L. Gianakos, DO, discussing her research article, "Can ChatGPT-4 Diagnose and Treat Like an Orthopaedic Surgeon? Testing Clinical Decision Making and Diagnostic Ability in Soft-Tissue Pathologies of the Foot and Ankle" from the August 15, 2025…

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  16. "Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Risk Factors"

    Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Nicholas A. Apseloff, MD, discussing his review article, "Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Risk Factors" from the July 1, 2025 issue Article summarized from the July 1, 2025 issue Review article ""FATAL Graft": A…

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  17. "Presidential Address—Moving Forward"

    Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Annunziato Amendola, MD, FAAOS, AAOS President 2025-2026, discussing his presidential address, "Moving Forward" from the June 15, 2025 issue Article summarized from the June 1, 2025 issue Research article "Physician-Led Orthopaedic Hospitals Outperform...

  18. "Examining the Outliers: Characteristics of the Most and Least Diverse Programs in Orthopaedics"

    Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Gabriella E. Ode, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, discussing her research article, "Examining the Outliers: Characteristics of the Most and Least Diverse Programs in Orthopaedics" from the May 15, 2025 issue Article summarized from the May 1, 2025 issue Research article...

  19. "Instagram Engagement Helps Increase Residency Applicant Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery"

    Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Mary K. Mulcahey, MD, FAAOS, discussing her research article, "Instagram Engagement Helps Increase Residency Applicant Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery" from the April 15, 2025 issue Article summarized from the April 1, 2025 issue Research article...

  20. "Surgeon Age, Years in Practice, and Location of Training Are Associated With Patient Satisfaction"

    Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewees Laura Y, Lu, MD, and Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA, FAAOS, discussing their training room article, "Surgeon Age, Years in Practice, and Location of Training Are Associated With Patient Satisfaction" from the March 15, 2025 issue Articles summarized from…

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  21. "Personal Financial Literacy for the Orthopaedic Trainee and Early Career Surgeon: A Review of the Basics"

    Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewees Michael Kutschke, MD, and Paul Fadale, MD, FAAOS, discussing their review article, "Personal Financial Literacy for the Orthopaedic Trainee and Early Career Surgeon: A Review of the Basics" from the February 1, 2025 issue Article summarized from the...

  22. The Power of Preference Signaling: A Monumental Shift in the Orthopaedic Surgery Application Process

    Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Jacob Sorenson, MD, discussing his training room article, "The Power of Preference Signaling: A Monumental Shift in the Orthopaedic Surgery Application Process" from the January 15, 2025 issue Articles summarized from the January 15, 2025 issue…

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  23. The 2024 OREF Clinical Research Award: Progress Toward a Gene Therapy for Arthritis

    Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Christopher H. Evans, PhD, discussing his article, "The 2024 OREF Clinical Research Award: Progress Toward a Gene Therapy for Arthritis" from the December 1, 2024 issue Article summarized from the December 1, 2024 issue Research article "Opioid...

  24. Let's Take a Look at the Tape: The Impact of ERAS Video Prompts on Interview Offerings for Orthopedic Surgery Residency Applicants: A Prospective Observational Study

    Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewees Samir Mehta, MD and Monica Kogan, MD, FAAOS, discussing their Training Room article, "Let's Take a Look at the Tape: The Impact of ERAS Video Prompts on Interview Offerings for Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Applicants: A Prospective Observational…

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  25. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip

    Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA, discussing his review article, "American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip" from the October, 15, 2024 issue...

  26. Direct Variable Cost Comparison of Endoscopic Versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release: A Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing Analysis

    Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Terence L. Thomas, MD, discussing his research article "Direct Variable Cost Comparison of Endoscopic Versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release: A Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing Analysis" from the September 1, 2024 issue...

  27. ""Trend" Statement Use in the Orthopaedic Literature"

    Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Natalie Czerwonka, MD, discussing her research article ""Trend" Statement Use in the Orthopaedic Literature" from the August 1, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/08010). Article summarized from the August 1, 2024 issue...

  28. Evaluating ChatGPT's Ability to Answer Common Patient Questions Regarding Hip Fracture

    Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Aleksander P. Mika, MD, discussing his research article "Evaluating ChatGPT's Ability to Answer Common Patient Questions Regarding Hip Fracture" from the July 15, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/07150). Article summarized from the...

  29. Factors that Promote and Protect Against Financial Toxicity after Orthopaedic Trauma: A Qualitative Study

    Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewees Nathan N. O'Hara, PhD, MHA and Lily R. Mundy, MD, discussing their article "Factors that Promote and Protect Against Financial Toxicity after Orthopaedic Trauma: A Qualitative Study" from the June 1, 2024 issue...

  30. The Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Metastatic Humeral Disease

    Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Nicholas S. Tedesco, DO, FAAOS, discussing his article "The Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Metastatic Humeral Disease" from the May 15, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/050150) Article...

  31. Mental Skills for Orthopaedic Surgery

    Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Eric Shirley, MD, FAAOS, discussing his article "Mental Skills for Orthopaedic Surgery" from the April 15, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/040150) Article summarized from the April 1, 2024 issue...

  32. Current Concepts in the Business of Orthopedics

    Host Liana Tedesco, MD Guest interviewee Omar F. Rahman, MD, MBA, discussing his article "Current Concepts in the Business of Orthopaedics" from the March 1, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/03010) Article summarized from the March 1, 2024 issue...

  33. Barriers to Entry: Socioeconomic Discrepancies Between Unmatched First-Time Applicants and Reapplicants in the Field of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Host Liana Tedesco, MD Recorded on Monday, February 12 at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting, this episode features guest interviewees Dawn LaPorte, MD, FAAOS and Amiethab Aiyer, MD, FAAOS, discussing their article, "Barriers to Entry: Socioeconomic Discrepancies Between Unmatched First-Time Applicants...

  34. Maintaining Joy in Orthopaedic Practice

    Host Liana Tedesco, MD Guest interviewee David Ring, MD, FAAOS, discussing his article "Maintaining Joy in Orthopaedic Practice" from the January 1, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/01010) Article summarized from the January 1, 2024 issue...

  35. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary of Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee

    Host Liana Tedesco, MD Guest interviewee Ajay Kumar Srivastava, MD, FAAOS, discussing his article, "American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary of Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee", on behalf of Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee…

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  36. Advising Orthopaedic Hopefuls in the Wake of a Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1: A Proposed Method For Predicting USMLE Step 2 CK Outcomes

    Host Liana Tedesco, MD Guest interviewee Lucas Paladino, MD discussing his article "Advising Orthopaedic Hopefuls in the Wake of a Pass/Fail US Medical Licensing Examination Step 1: A Proposed Method for Predicting US Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 Clinical Knowledge Outcomes" from the...

  37. Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Special Issue: Operationalizing PROMs at the Musculoskeletal Practice and Policy Levels

    Host Liana Tedesco, MD Guest interviewee David N. Bernstein MD, MBA, MEI discussing his article "Operationalizing PROMS at the Musculoskeletal Practice and Policy Levels" (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/10150) Guest interviewee Prakash Jayakumar, MD, PhD discussing the October 15...

  38. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary on the Treatment of Clavicle Fractures

    Host Liana Tedesco, MD Guest interviewee Melissa Wright, MD, discussing her clinical practice guideline "Summary on the Treatment of Clavicle Fractures" from the September 15, 2023 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/09150) Articles summarized from the September 1, 2023 issue...

  39. Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement and Minimal Clinically Important Difference for Hand Surgeons

    Host Liana Tedesco, MD Guest interviewee Brittany Garcia, MD, discussing her review article "Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement and Minimal Clinically Important Difference for Hand Surgeons" from the August 1, 2023 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/08010) Articles summarized from…

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  40. Preoperative Patient Optimization: Outcomes from Elective Total Joint Arthroplasty in a Large US Healthcare System

    Host Liana Tedesco, MD Guest interviewee Monti Khatod, MD, FAAOS, discussing his research article "Preoperative Patient Optimization: Outcomes from Elective Total Joint Arthroplasty in a Large US Healthcare System" from the July 15, 2023 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/07150)…

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  41. Female Authorship in the US Orthopaedics Literature: A Bibliometric Analysis of Trends

    Host Liana Tedesco, MD Guest interviewees Leesa M. Galatz, MD, MBA, FAAOS, and Sara N. Kiani, MD, discussing their research article "Female Authorship in the US Orthopaedics Literature: A Bibliometric Analysis of Trends" from the June 15, 2023 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/06150)...

  42. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria: Prevention of Surgical Site Infections After Major Extremity Trauma

    Host Liana Tedesco, MD Guest interviewees Nicholas S. Tedesco, DO, FAAOS, and Christopher H. Renninger, MD, discussing their review article "American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria: Prevention of Surgical Site Infections After Major Extremity Trauma" from the May 15…

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  43. Health Literacy in Orthopaedics

    Host Liana Tedesco, MD Guest interviewees Amanda Lans, MD, MS and Joseph H. Schwab, MD, MS, FAAOS, discussing their review article "Health Literacy in Orthopaedics" from the April 15, 2023 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/04150) Articles summarized from the April 1, 2023 issue...

  44. The State of Your Journal, and Current Concepts in Elbow Extension Reconstruction for the Tetraplegic Patient

    Host Austin Beason, MD Guest interviewee Scott H. Kozin, MD, discussing his review article "Current Concepts in Elbow Extension Reconstruction for the Tetraplegic Patient" from the March 1, 2023 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/03010) Guest interviewee Peter S. Rose, MD, FAAOS,...

  45. AAOS Guidelines on Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Major Extremity Trauma

    • Host Austin Beason, MD • Guest interviewees Ashton Goldman, MD, FAAOS, and Jason Strelzow, MD, FAAOS discussing the articles: o "AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline Summary: Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Major Extremity Trauma" from the January 1, 2023 issue...

  46. Penicillin Allergies, Leg Lengths, and Plug Osteochondral Allograft Transplantations in Hip and Knee Arthroplasties

    • Host Austin Beason, MD • Articles summarized from the January 15, 2022 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/01150) o Research article "Documented Penicillin Allergies Should Not Preclude Use of Pre-Operative Cefazolin in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty" o Research article "Assessing Leg...

  47. Assessment to Healthcare Delivery Systems in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Large Retrospective Cohort Evaluation

    • Host Austin Beason, MD • Guest interviewee Kenneth A. Egol, MD, FAAOS discussing his research article "Assessment of Healthcare Delivery Systems in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Large Retrospective Cohort Evaluation" from the December 1, 2022 issue • Article summarized from the December 1, 2022 issue...

  48. Increased Prevalence of Breast and All-cause Cancer in Female Orthopaedic Surgeons

    • Host Austin Beason, MD • Guest interviewees Loretta B. Chou, MD, FAAOS; Lisa K. Cannada, MD, FAAOS; Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA, FAAOS discussing their research article "Increased Prevalence of Breast and All-cause Cancer in Female Orthopaedic Surgeons" from the JAAOS Global May 2022 issue...

  49. Total Shoulder Arthroplasties and Management of Hip Fractures

    • Host Austin Beason, MD • Article summarized from the October 1, 2022 issue (https://journals.lww.com/jaaos/toc/2022/10010) o Research article "Comparison of Reverse and Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients With an Intact Rotator Cuff and No Previous Surgery" • Article summarized…

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  50. C-reactive Protein-to-albumin Ratio in Spinal Epidural Abscess: Association with Post-treatment Complications

    • Host Austin Beason, MD • Guest interview Andrew Schoenfeld, MD, MSc, FAAOS discussing his review article "C-reactive protein-Albumin Ratio is Associated with Post-Treatment Complications in the Setting of Spinal Epidural Abscess" from the September 1, 2022 issue • Article summarized from the...

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JAAOS (aka the Yellow Journal) is a trusted source of cutting edge primary research and in-depth review articles from world experts in the field of orthopaedics. Every month, join us as we summarize research articles and review a featured article from the latest issue of the Yellow Journal. This podcast is intended for any and all learners of orthopaedics - from the first year medical student to the emeritus professor!

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