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In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by renowned shoulder surgeon Dr. Rick Matsen in a discussion about the importance of asking the right questions after adverse events by shifting the focus from aggregate data to individual patient outcomes.  Links:  O'Malley O, Davies A, Rangan A, Sabharwal S, Reilly P. Is there a difference in thresholds for revision between shoulder arthroplasty types? A National Joint Registry Study. PLoS One. 2025 Aug 26;20(8):e0330975. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0330975. PMID: 40857270; PMCID: PMC12380268. https://bit.ly/4byaVeS  Matsen FA 3rd. Objective Ignorance: A Flaw in Our Ability to Predict Patient Outcomes. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Nov 19;107(22):2508-2511. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.00638. Epub 2025 Nov 19. PMID: 41315034. https://bit.ly/4gNUZc2  Menendez ME, Matsen FA 3rd. Learning from Surgical Failures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2026 Apr 15;108(8):547-548. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.01110. Epub 2025 Dec 16. PMID: 41401257. https://bit.ly/4weVh0s    Subspecialties:  Shoulder  Essentials  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:01:37) - A Few Words on Rick Matson(00:03:42) - Why the heck haven't we learned from our shoulder arthropl(00:12:53) - The Need to Follow Poor Results in Shoulder Surgery(00:17:22) - Osteomyelitis and the Right Questions(00:22:49) - Choosing the right shoulder surgery(00:28:25) - A Few Minutes With Mark Ferguson

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Jeffrey McLaughlin, MD, discusses the unique value of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association in the orthopaedic landscape, in conversation with Bernie Stulberg, MD.  Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Chapters (00:00:03) - OrthoCorps(00:01:06) - Jeff McLaughlin at the Mid America Orthopedic Association Meeting(00:04:59) - The Annual Meeting of the American Board of Surgery(00:06:52) - Mid America Regional Orthopedic Group(00:08:32) - Dr. Jeff McLaughlin speaking at America Orthopedic Meeting 2017

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Brad Petrisor (Associate Chair of Education at McMaster University) in a discussion about the certification processes in the US, Canada, and beyond, with a focus on the importance of competency-based education and training.     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Education and Training  Chapters (00:00:03) - Pod Interview(00:01:17) - The Orthopedic Surgery Oral Boards(00:03:37) - What is the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Orthopedic(00:06:32) - The Royal College of Surgery Competency Examination(00:11:15) - The role of the community in policing our own(00:13:45) - The role of the trainee in practice(00:17:47) - Have a Great Day!

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Brad Petrisor (Associate Chair of Education at McMaster University) in a discussion about the recent JBJS article on the Finnish Shaft of the Humerus (FISH) trial focusing on the cost-effectiveness of surgery vs. functional bracing for humeral shaft fractures in adults.    Links  Suter C, Ibounig T, Reito A, Mattila H, Sumrein BO, Launonen AP, Paavola M, Järvinen TLN, Taimela S, Rämö L; FISH Investigators. Cost-Effectiveness of Surgery Versus Functional Bracing for Humeral Shaft Fractures in Adults: A Prespecified Economic Evaluation of the Finnish Shaft of the Humerus (FISH) Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2026 Jul 1;108(13):992-1001. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.00867. Epub 2026 Feb 24. PMID: 41734249; PMCID: PMC13290060. http://bit.ly/4pbEmJk    Band PA, Zuckerman JD. Treatment Alternatives for Displaced Closed Humeral Shaft Fractures: Practical Implications for Shared Decision-Making from a Randomized Pragmatic Trial: Commentary on an article by Cyrill Suter, MD, et al.: " Cost-Effectiveness of Surgery Versus Functional Bracing for Humeral Shaft Fractures in Adults. A Prespecified Economic Evaluation of the Finnish Shaft of the Humerus (FISH) Trial ". J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2026 Jul 1;108(13):943-944. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.01506. Epub 2026 Mar 2. PMID: 41770852. https://bit.ly/4yjS9BS    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Trauma 

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Richard Coughlin, MD, MSc, reflects on his career path as well as global orthopaedics, volunteerism, and mentorship, in conversation with Sanjeev Sabharwal, MD, MPH.  Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Chapters (00:00:03) - Richard Coughlin(00:01:17) - Dr. Sanjeev Gupta on His Career Path(00:05:05) - The Orthopedic Resident Overseas Rotation(00:09:06) - Harry Lawson on the Institute for Global Orthopedics and Traumat(00:11:52) - The Institute for Orthopedic Surgery (IGOT)(00:16:17) - The Don'ts of Mentoring(00:20:18) - A farewell interview with Dr. Rick McLean

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Erica Taylor, MD, MBA (Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon; Vice Chair of Culture, Engagement, and Impact in the Department of Orthopaedics at Duke) in a wide-ranging discussion focusing on how health equity, organizational culture, and cross-disciplinary collaboration can improve patient outcomes, strengthen teams, and deliver measurable value in orthopaedic practice.      Link  Orthopaedic Diversity Leadership Consortium (ODLC)  The Orthopedic Blind Spot Hiding Behind Otherwise Strong Metrics - Becker’s Spine Review    Subspecialties:  Essentials 

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Jeffrey Katz, MD, MSc (Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rheumatology at Mass General Brigham), in a discussion of his career path, leadership in orthopaedics, and the importance of mentorship, curiosity, and lifelong learning.     Subspecialties:  Essentials  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:01:12) - Jeff Katz on The Rheumatology Podcast(00:02:59) - In the Elevator With Rheumatology's Experts(00:05:56) - Adam Levine on Rheumatology's journey(00:08:32) - Jeffrey Feuerstein on the Path to Research(00:14:08) - Jeff Hawkins on mentoring the next generation(00:16:40) - Jeffrey Wiseman on the Journal's Legacy(00:19:50) - The importance of creativity in the workplace

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Jim Kellam, MD, discusses his history with orthopaedic trauma in North America with Anna Miller, MD.  Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Trauma 

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss best practices and common challenges in planning secondary analyses from clinical trials, including data collection and analysis protocols, the distinction between primary and secondary questions, hypothesis-driven design, statistical power, process transparency, and dissemination strategies.    Subspecialties:  Trauma  Orthopaedic Essentials    Links:  Shu HT, Hoveidaei AH, Reider LM, Vallier HA, Quinnan S, Gary JL, Carroll EA, Carlini AR, Higgins TF, Bosse MJ, Shafiq B, Tornetta P 3rd, O'Toole RV, Castillo RC; METRC (Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium). Pain Outcomes Following Modern External Ring Fixation Compared with Internal Fixation for Severe Open Tibial Fractures: A Secondary Analysis of a Prospective Randomized Trial (FIXIT). J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2026 May 6;108(9):649-657. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.00964. Epub 2026 Mar 18. PMID: 41849563. https://bit.ly/4fl6E12  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:00:51) - Conflict of Interest(00:02:12) - Ring External Fixation vs Internal Fixation for Fracture(00:05:17) - Primary and Secondary Analysis(00:09:54) - The study power of the FLAT trial(00:11:14) - How to manage the secondary analysis in a clinical trial(00:13:39) - Primary analysis in a randomized trial(00:15:14) - Exclusivity in large trials

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Julie Switzer, MD, in a discussion on the evolution of geriatric surgery over time, with a focus on the importance of collaboration with specialists from other fields and the need to move beyond surgical interventions toward comprehensive perioperative care.     Subspecialties:  Trauma    Links:  OTA: https://ota.org/#/+/0/score/desc/  AOA Own the Bone: https://www.ownthebone.org/  Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/GOS  International Geriatric Fracture Society: https://www.geriatricfracture.org/  Fragility Fracture Network: https://fragilityfracturenetwork.org/  BHOF: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/  ASBMR: https://www.asbmr.org/Default.aspx  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:01:01) - Dr. Julie Schweitzer on CNN(00:02:01) - The Geriatric Orthopedics Society(00:08:06) - Bradley Orthopedics: Advising the Geriatric Patient(00:11:55) - Germiatric Orthopedic Trauma Fellowships

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, James Ficke, MD, describes his relationship with his teacher, mentor, and friend, Richard Haynes, MD, in conversation with Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD.  Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials 

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Mark Pahuta, MD, PhD, FRCSC (Associate Professor and W.H. Kwok Chair in Spine Surgery Research, McMaster University) in a discussion on a recent prospective study focusing on dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery.    Subspecialties:  Spine      Links:  Louie PK, Lipson P, Alostaz M, Bansal A, Cherel M, Reynolds L, Shen J, Eley N, Varley E, Leveque JC, Nemani VM. Subjective and Functional Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: A Prospective Controlled Study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2026 Mar 18;108(6):436-442. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.00847. Epub 2025 Dec 26. PMID: 41452954. https://bit.ly/4c4AWCb  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:01:15) - Improving the quality of spine surgery(00:02:30) - Subjective and Functional Dysphasia after Anterior Cervical(00:04:03) - Anterior vs posterior cervical procedures(00:05:40) - The Yale Swallow Trial(00:06:50) - What would be the ideal study design for dysphagia?(00:11:12) - Cervical myelopathy, non-operative treatment(00:15:02) - Dr. Bahuda on Dysphagia

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Jim Heckman (Editor Emeritus, JBJS) in a discussion about his tenure and contributions as Editor-in-Chief, including the transformation of the "Gray Journal" into a more modern, evidence-based publication by implementing electronic manuscript processing system, redesigning the cover, and establishing a biostatistics review process.    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials    Links:  none  Chapters (00:00:03) - Pod Podcast(00:01:22) - The Journal's Former Editor in Chief James Heckman(00:02:35) - Excerpt: My Time in Boston(00:04:48) - Jim Gray: Being both CEO and Editor in Chief(00:09:53) - The Challenges of Moving the Journal Forward(00:13:47) - A Few Words on Jeff Katz(00:16:20) - The Journal of Born Joint Surgery(00:21:23) - A decade at Orthopedics Journal(00:23:46) - The Future of Orthopedic Publishing(00:26:42) - Dr. Heckman on JBGs

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Anthony Guanciale, MD, reflects on the impact the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association has had on his career, in conversation with Bernie Stulberg, MD.  Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Chapters (00:00:03) - OrthoCorps(00:00:56) - Mid America Orthopedic Association Meeting(00:07:47) - Mid America Orthopedic Association President Tony Stahlberg

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Sanjeev Sabharwal (Editor, JBJS Reviews) in a discussion about his path to the role, stepping into the shoes of his predecessor Tom Einhorn, the importance of embracing a growth mindset, and his vision for the future of the journal.     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials    Links:  none  Chapters (00:00:03) - Interview(00:01:30) - JBGS Reviews Editor's introduction(00:04:02) - Reviewers' roles in the Journal(00:07:22) - The future of JBGS Review(00:10:10) - An editorial board discussion on AI in manuscripts(00:14:37) - JBGS Reviews(00:17:21) - The role of librarians in conducting lit searches(00:18:36) - Sanjeev On Rejuvenating His Life

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Vern Tolo (Editor Emeritus, JBJS) in a discussion about his tenure as Editor-in-Chief, including the decision to split the EIC and CEO roles, adapting to the new role and structure, navigating a variety of challenges in the field of publishing, and expanding the JBJS portfolio for greater impact on patient care.    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials    Links:  none  Chapters (00:00:03) - Pod Podcast(00:01:02) - A Few Minutes With the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery's(00:02:21) - The Search for a New Chief Editor at Pediatrics(00:04:18) - When the Edit Team moved to Boston(00:05:42) - A New direction for the Journal of Orthopedic Surgery(00:09:11) - JBJS: Sister Journals and Open Access(00:10:18) - The Future of Cardiac Surgery: The flagship journal(00:12:35) - The End of an Era for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery(00:14:37) - Pushing the print journal out of extinction

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Dr. Surena Namdari moderates a conversation with Dr. Gerald Williams about the evolutions of shoulder arthroplasty.  Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Shoulder  Chapters (00:00:03) - OrthoCorps(00:01:39) - Tom O'Brien on Charles Rockwood's Fellowship(00:03:52) - Shoulder Replacement, Dr. Rockwood(00:05:23) - Osteoarthroplasty, humeral and glen(00:14:14) - Augments and Over-Ream in B2 Glenoids(00:21:30) - On the Future of Reciprovers(00:23:23) - Philosopher Mark Gramont on Head and Neck Surgery(00:24:55) - Reverse Shoulder Replacement

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Saroo Sharda (Associate Dean Equity & Inclusion Faculty of Health Sciences, Associate Clinical Professor, Dept of Anesthesia, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University), who shared her insights on recognizing and addressing microaggressions in the medical field, emphasizing the importance of education and awareness. Subspecialties: Orthopaedic Essentials Link: Sharda S, Butler K, Al Mandhari M, Mehta S. Microaggressions in anesthesiology and critical care: individual and institutional approaches to change. Can J Anaesth. 2023 Jun;70(6):1026-1034. English. doi: 10.1007/s12630-023-02459-6. Epub 2023 Jun 2. PMID: 37268799. https://bit.ly/4jToDMf Sotto-Santiago S, Mac J, Duncan F, Smith J. “I Didn't Know What to Say”: Responding to Racism, Discrimination, and Microaggressions With the OWTFD Approach. MedEdPORTAL. 2020;16:10971. https://bit.ly/3NxM4yU Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:01:36) - Anesthesiology and Orthopedics(00:02:23) - Dr. Sharda on Microaggressions(00:05:51) - Microaggressions in Orthopedic Surgery(00:09:31) - The role of microaggressions in surgery(00:12:35) - What Can We Do About Power Differential in ORs?(00:16:18) - How to respond to microaggressions in the moment(00:21:02) - Markedly Speaking Out About Saru(00:21:54) - Annotation of the Narrative Review

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss the development of OrthoEvidence, an online platform that delivers evidence-based summaries of RCTs to help busy orthopaedists stay current with and confident in the medical literature. Mo also reflects on a recent visit to Paisley Park, using Prince’s creative workspace as a springboard for a broader conversation about creativity, discipline, and work ethic.    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials    Link:  OrthoEvidence: https://myorthoevidence.com/    Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:01:49) - In the Elevator: Ortho Evidence(00:04:22) - Osteo Evidence: The importance of randomized trials(00:08:40) - The Innovative Ortho Evidence Project(00:12:14) - In the Elevator With Orthopedic Surgeons(00:12:53) - Machine Learning in Orthopedic Surgery(00:17:36) - Prince's Love Letter to Paisley Park(00:21:52) - Egg Hunt with Ortho Joe

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Andrew Pollak, MD, discusses his history with orthopaedic trauma in North America with Anna Miller, MD.  Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Trauma  Chapters (00:00:03) - OrthoCorps(00:04:41) - Mentors in the Orthopedics field(00:07:36) - What Lessons Has Your Work Life Teached You?(00:09:09) - What would you say you're proudest of in your career?(00:10:38) - Obstruction and extremity trauma training(00:14:20) - In the Elevator of Medical Imagination(00:15:34) - Helford on His Career(00:18:54) - Obstruction of the lateral position during shock trauma

In this episode, Mo and Marc welcome special guest Kamran Hamid (hospital CMO, team doctor for Chicago Bulls and White Sox, and award-winning comedian) in a discussion about his unique journey in medicine, stand-up comedy, and rap, along with the lessons learned along the way.    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials    Link:  Kamran’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiskomron/reels/?hl=en  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:00:51) - Ice Drowning(00:01:43) - Dr. Cameron Hameed on Comedian Kamaran(00:02:44) - Dr. Hamid on His Funs(00:07:10) - Paul Varghese on Starting to Do Stand Up(00:10:05) - In the Elevator With Dr. Cameron(00:14:48) - In the Elevator With Comedians(00:20:23) - In the Elevator With Cameron Lee(00:24:13) - How Should We Have Universal Healthcare Coverage?(00:26:28) - Your Man Is Entirely Unimportant

In this episode, Mo and Marc take a look back at several highly viewed studies that were published in The Journal in 2025 and share their predictions of what will shape the field of orthopaedics in 2026. Subspecialties: Orthopaedic Essentials Ankle Knee Link: Khojaly R, Rowan FE, Shah V, Nagle M, Shahab M, Ahmad AS, Dahly D, Taylor C, Niocaill RM, Cleary M. Immediate Weight-Bearing Compared with Non-Weight-Bearing After Operative Ankle Fracture Fixation: Results of the INWN Pragmatic, Randomized, Multicenter Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 May 23;107(13):1423-1438. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.24.00965. PMID: 40408465. https://bit.ly/4pMR5BR Lawson MM, Lancaster K, Lipps C, Slobogean G, Brady JM, O'Hara N, Working ZM. Home Call and Sleep in Orthopaedic Surgeons: A Prospective, Longitudinal Study of the Effect of Home Call on Sleep in Orthopaedic Attending Surgeons and Residents. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Oct 15;107(20):2235-2242. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.24.01411. Epub 2025 Aug 20. PMID: 40834105. https://bit.ly/4anUpOS Harris AB, Vigdorchik JM, Khanuja HS, Hegde V. Modern Alignment Strategies in Total Knee Arthroplasty and How to Best Achieve Them. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Nov 5;107(21):2457-2468. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.00480. Epub 2025 Sep 12. PMID: 40938970. https://bit.ly/49gzlbY Hannon CP, Salih R, Barrack RL, Nunley RM. Cementless Versus Cemented Total Knee Arthroplasty: Concise Midterm Results of a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Sep 20;105(18):1430-1434. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00161. Epub 2023 Jun 22. PMID: 37347823. https://bit.ly/44UsJxJ

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Richard Lackman, MD, discusses the influence of Ronald Bruce Heppenstall, MD, on his career and the TCOA, in conversation with Marc Swiontkowski, MD.     Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials 

In this episode, Mo and Marc welcome special guest Rock Patel (Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan) for a fascinating discussion about his globe-trotting adventures and career journey—and how professional and personal growth often stem from adversity.     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Spine    Link:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockpatelmd00/?hl=en  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:00:39) - Meet Rock Patel(00:01:11) - Bo Horner on His Adventure(00:02:03) - In the Elevator With Cancer Patients(00:06:30) - Rocky climbed Everest in 2019(00:10:32) - Rock climbing the Everest(00:16:33) - Ultramarathoning and Climbing(00:17:59) - Osteoartho surgeons on the challenges of life(00:21:34) - Rock Patel

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Anton Lambers (orthopaedic surgeon based in Bright, Victoria, Australia) in a discussion on his unique and transformative gap-year experience, spent travelling in a caravan with his family around the coast of Australia, visiting orthopaedic surgeons along the way.    Subspecialties:  Education and Training  Orthopaedic Essentials     Link:  Dr. Lambert’s web page: https://antonlambers.au/  Dr. Lambert’s Resident Roundup post on JBJS OrthoBuzz: https://bit.ly/4oSLCIB  Chapters (00:00:03) - Pod Topics: Ortho Joe Podcast(00:00:37) - Toronto's baseball fans after the game(00:01:47) - The 'Gap Year'(00:05:02) - The 'Gap Year'(00:08:50) - Traveling Around Australia With a Caravan(00:10:29) - The journey of a doctor's fellowship(00:13:10) - Travel Journal(00:14:20) - Active Australians talk about physical exercise(00:15:59) - A Year on the Road: Inspiring others to do the same(00:20:48) - A week in the wilderness

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, James Keeney, MD, discusses his history with the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, in conversation with Bernie Stulberg, MD.     Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Chapters (00:00:03) - Mid America Orthopedics Conference 2018(00:08:22) - Board of Directors Discuss the Organization's Future(00:11:16) - The Mid-America Conference(00:13:03) - A message for President Brody's last year

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Thomas Frydendal, PhD (physiotherapist and researcher at Aarhus University in Denmark) in a discussion about his study entitled "Total Hip Replacement or Resistance Training for Severe Hip Osteoarthritis," published in NEJM in 2024.    Subspecialties:  Hip  Orthopaedic Essentials    Links:  Frydendal T, Christensen R, Mechlenburg I, Mikkelsen LR, Varnum C, Graversen AE, Kjærsgaard-Andersen P, Revald PH, Hofbauer C, Bieder MJ, Qassim H, Munir MS, Jakobsen SS, Nielsen SM, Ingwersen KG, Overgaard S. Total Hip Replacement or Resistance Training for Severe Hip Osteoarthritis. N Engl J Med. 2024 Oct 31;391(17):1610-1620. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2400141. PMID: 39476341. http://bit.ly/4oKQL5v  Thomas Frydendal’s profile on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/4hClZtp  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:02:41) - Total Hip Replacement or Resistance Training for Severe Hip Osteo(00:11:04) - The Case for a Trials(00:13:55) - A Little About My LinkedIn Profile(00:15:22) - The New England trial's 10 years in the world(00:18:16) - What are you working on now?(00:20:13) - A message for Thomas Feist

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss the ongoing process of reimagining The Journal, including the reorganization of the editorial board, a redesign of the cover, and the introduction of new article types and theme issues, with an emphasis on globalizing the journal's content and authorship to provide high-impact, gold standard information to MSK practitioners worldwide.     Subspecialties:  Basic Science  Education and Training  Elbow   Ethics  Foot & Ankle  Hand & Wrist  Hip  Infection  Knee  Oncology  Orthopaedic Essentials  Pain Management  Pediatrics  Rehabilitation  Spine  Shoulder  Sports Medicine  Trauma   Links:  Think JBJS: https://bit.ly/3XfynWF  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:01:59) - A Minute with the Editorial Board(00:06:31) - The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Globalization(00:09:13) - The Journal of Bow and Joint Surgery: Special Issues(00:11:09) - Do we Need More Medical Journals?(00:12:53) - A Question for The Journal(00:15:17) - A Special Thank You for The New Vision(00:16:37) - Think JBJS

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Sanjeev Sabharwal, MD, MPH, talks with his mentor Hugh Watts, MD, about the evolution of pediatric orthopaedics in North America.    Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Pediatrics  Chapters (00:00:03) - JBJS OrthoCorps(00:00:56) - Hugh Stokes on the Pediatric Orthopedic Society(00:04:38) - The Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA(00:11:49) - Pediatric orthopedics: the old style and the new(00:18:43) - After your orthodist surgery, how do you regain your teeth(00:19:12) - Pediatric Orthopedics, Residency(00:25:57) - Trainees' experiences in scoliosis(00:27:36) - Pediatric orthopedic surgeons and polio(00:34:02) - An Orthopedic Trainee's Advice

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest and OrthoJoe listener Josh Blomberg, MD (trauma surgeon at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah, WI) in a discussion on the benefits of outside reading and its impact on broadening knowledge, enriching life, reducing stress, increasing enjoyment, fostering personal growth and creativity, and stimulating interesting conversations.    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials    Links to Josh’s Recommendations:  Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson  An unbelievable gripping story about a group of recreational divers off the NE coast of the US who stumble upon a WWII wreck in the late 1990s. I don't want to ruin the end of the book, but I challenge you to find a more engaging and fascinating non-fiction read on the planet. You will not be able to put it down. His second book Rocketmen, about the Apollo 8 mission, is just as good.      The Algebra of Happiness and The Algebra of Wealth by Scott Galloway  These two books should be required reading for every single resident/fellow who is about to step out into the real world and start their careers and families. These books serve as a primer for what challenges we all face but no one warns us about. There is a reason that the most miserable period of one’s life is from age 30-50....because life gets real. The Algebra of Wealth is a follow up book about money and personal finance. It is a pragmatic view of how we should look at money, save money, and its importance in our everyday life and long term happiness. We learn nothing about money in training, but it is absolutely critical to our success and happiness in life whether or not we want to admit it. Also, these books are incredibly fun to read, full of comedic interludes, and overall very well written.      Red Notice by Bill Browder  This is a story of Bill Browder, the first American to start an investment firm in Russia. An absolutely fascinating story about finance, and the Russian oligarchy. I listened to this book twice in a row. It completely opened my eyes to a part of the world I knew very little about, and taught me so much about communism and how their economies (don't) work. Nothing to Envy  by Barbara Demick is similar (no finance component) but is about growing up in a... Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:01:00) - Dr. Josh Blumberg on Life Outside of Orthopedics(00:01:46) - The Importance of Reading Outside Orthopedics(00:05:35) - How to Pick a New Book(00:08:29) - Have You Learned Anything From Reading?(00:11:19) - The List of 10 Books That I Give to People(00:12:36) - How to Read in a World of AI(00:14:39) - How to Get Others Excited About Reading?(00:16:44) - Josh on Why It's So Important to Do What You Do(00:19:16) - Top Executives: Slow productivity(00:20:30) - Thanks for Contacting The Lab

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Antonia Chen, MD (Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedics, UT Southwestern; Executive Editor, JBJS) in a discussion on her journey through research and academic publishing, with a focus on her commitment to equity and accessibility through an emphasis on mentorship, encouraging diverse career paths, and providing financial support for research opportunities for those from underrepresented groups.    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Hip  Infection  Knee     Links:  Your Case is on Hold podcast: https://www.jbjs.org/search.php?sortby=date&sortorder=desc&a_all=ycioh&type=podcast Women Orthopaedist Global Outreach (WOGO): https://wogo.org/  Gladden Society: https://www.gladdensociety.org/  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:00:59) - Orthopedics in the Spotlight with Antonia Chen(00:01:50) - Antonia Santowski Becomes Executive Editor of JBJS(00:05:44) - A message about the New York Times(00:06:38) - What got you interested in orthopedics in the first place?(00:08:12) - What's a mentor in orthopedics?(00:12:38) - The role of women in orthopedics(00:15:17) - Antonia Chen on Underrepresented Minority Doctors(00:19:29) - Favorite instructor in the peloton

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Robert Winquist, MD, discusses his experiences in orthopaedic trauma with Anna Miller, MD.     Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Trauma    Chapters (00:00:03) - OrthoCorps(00:05:16) - A message from the 1980's(00:06:42) - No plans for life, just(00:08:16) - A Few Moments in My Career(00:09:10) - Ota Orthopedic Trauma Devices

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss a recent JBJS article from Beijing on the use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for patients undergoing surgery for adult idiopathic scoliosis, with a focus on the concept of the smallest worthwhile effect as an alternative to the minimum clinically important difference.    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Spine    Links:  Liu D, Zhao Z, Li G, Yin X, Zhu Y, Liu Z, Han J, Zhang TJ, Wu N; Deciphering Disorders Involving Scoliosis and Comorbidities Study Group. The Smallest Worthwhile Effect as a Promising Alternative to the MCID in Estimating PROMs for Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Sep 17;107(18):2023-2030. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.24.01269. Epub 2025 Aug 5. PMID: 40763206; PMCID: PMC12430772. https://www.jbjs.org/reader.php?rsuite_id=9baa9c45-a1cf-4d29-999b-bc25be1b1334&source=The_Journal_of_Bone_and_Joint_Surgery/107/18/2023&topics=sp#info  Chapters (00:00:03) - Orthojoe Podcast(00:01:47) - SWE estimates and MCID thresholds for adult idiopathic(00:04:12) - The MCID(00:12:14) - The Scientific Editor's Hot Seat

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Michelle Ghert, MD (Professor of Orthopaedics and University of Maryland School of Medicine and Executive Editor, JBJS) in a discussion on the challenges and benefits of performing large, multinational RCTs in orthopaedic oncology, with an emphasis on the development of global networks and the challenges and opportunities facing the research community in the future.    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Oncology  Chapters (00:00:03) - Welcome to the Ortho Joe Podcast(00:00:47) - Michelle Gert becomes the journal's Executive Editor(00:02:34) - Mo Salisbury on his transition from basic science to clinical research(00:04:06) - Working in Canada and the United States(00:07:54) - The Large Osteomyelitis RCT(00:11:59) - Journal Publishing: The Greatest Challenge(00:14:52) - Parity for Low-Resource Trials(00:18:18) - Top Ortho Joke Executives at the Conference

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Dr. Daniel Guy, MD, and Dr. Stephen McCollam, MD, recount their memories of the legendary orthopaedic surgeon, educator, and leader Dr. Charles Rockwood Jr., MD.    Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Trauma  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Corps: Charlie Rockwood(00:02:11) - Honorary Resident Dr. Charlie Rockwood(00:07:27) - Doug Rockwood's Academy Legacy(00:12:55) - A Special Moment for Charles Rockwood

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guests Drs. Sheila Ann Sprague and Sameer Parpia (Associate Professors at McMaster University and Senior Editors for Statistics and Methodology at JBJS) in a discussion on the importance of methodological rigor when designing clinical trials.  Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Jobe Podcast(00:01:00) - Senior Editors Introduction(00:02:18) - The OsteoTrauma Trials(00:04:12) - How to do a randomized trial in orthopedics?(00:06:45) - The Leap of Proposals(00:09:04) - Should Bayesian Analysis be Advanced in Orthopedic Research?(00:12:03) - Samir and Sheila on Submitting a Paper(00:14:10) - Biostatistics and Methodology(00:15:34) - The Science Editor's farewell

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Sagar Desai (Foot and Ankle surgeon, Toronto, Canada) in a discussion on the increasing trend of Achilles tendon ruptures across various age groups and sports, with a focus on variables such as playing style, training volume, and shoe design as well as both operative and nonoperative treatment options.    Subspecialties:  Foot and Ankle   Orthopaedic Essentials  Sports Medicine  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:01:42) - Athlete Achilles Tendon ruptures(00:03:02) - Athletic U ruptures: Young vs Old(00:10:06) - Is it Bad for You to Play With a Forefoot?(00:10:35) - Achilles injury prevention(00:13:25) - Non-operative treatment for foot injuries(00:16:19) - Return to Sport after a Achilles Injury(00:18:39) - Mark Feuerstein on Achilles tendon ruptures

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Bernie Stulberg, MD, interviews David Markel, MD, Second-Vice President of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association.    Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials 

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Professor Ted Miclau (Orthopaedic Trauma Institute International Chair, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery) in a discussion focusing on innovations and recent work in fracture-healing.    Link  Gouhari F, Shariatpanahi ZV, Talebi S, Mehrvar A, Momeny M, Ehsani A, Ahmadi-Abdashti A, Zandi R. Therapeutic Effects of Bovine Colostrum on Bone Healing, Rehabilitation, and Postoperative Complications: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded Comparative Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Apr 18;107(12):1307-1315. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.24.00542. PMID: 40249794. https://www.jbjs.org/reader.php?rsuite_id=bf628643-fcfe-4fc5-9f9e-b46db1bd70d2&source=The_Journal_of_Bone_and_Joint_Surgery/107/12/1307&topics=hp+ta#info    Subspecialties:  Basic Science  Hip  Orthopaedic Essentials  Trauma  Chapters (00:00:03) - Orthojoe Podcast(00:00:49) - Bovine Colostrum and Bone Healing(00:03:23) - Mental Fitness: Ted McLow(00:03:52) - Osteomyelitis and fracture healing(00:09:48) - Breastfeeding and hip fracture(00:11:20) - Hip Fracture and the International RCT

In this episode, Mo and Marc chat with Executive Editor Nico Piuzzi  (Vice-Chair of Research, Cleveland Clinic) in a discussion focusing on innovation, biologics, robotics, arthroplasty, osteoarthritis, and periprosthetic infection. Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials 

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Paul D. Sponseller, MD, and Stuart L. Weinstein, MD, discuss Dr. Weinstein’s career in orthopaedics and highlight the past, present, and future of idiopathic scoliosis care and management.     Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Spine  Pediatrics   

In this episode, Mo and Marc chat with Dr. Evalina Burger-Van Der Walt about her inspiring personal and professional journey, from growing up in South Africa to becoming the first female chair of orthopaedics at the University of Colorado, with a focus on her approach to leadership, mentorship, resident support, facing challenges, and achieving a fulfilling work-life balance.     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Spine  Trauma  Education and Training 

In this episode, Mo and Marc share their insights on the importance of outside reading and its impact on broadening knowledge, enriching life, increasing enjoyment, and fostering creativity.    Links:   Paulo Coelho. The Alchemist.  https://rb.gy/ks2tao Ernest Hemingway. The Old Man and the Sea. https://rb.gy/669rno Ernest Hemingway. For Whom the Bell Tolls. https://rb.gy/90va2b Siddhartha Mukherjee. The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer. https://rb.gy/3yb67u  Solomon. The Book of Proverbs. https://rb.gy/350laz  Rick Rubin. The Creative Act: A Way of Being. https://bit.ly/441CBV2 David Maraniss. When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi. https://bit.ly/3Tkn65r David Maraniss. Path Lit By Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe. https://bit.ly/3Zv2mvw  Ron Chernow. Alexander Hamilton. https://bit.ly/45QDVfO Erik Larson. The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America. https://bit.ly/44aqPZA Fyodor Dostoevski. Crime and Punishment. https://bit.ly/3HAWZEV Kahlil Gibran. The Prophet. https://bit.ly/4jKPxo4 Thomas Mann. The Magic Mountain. https://bit.ly/4jPiFui Erik Larson. The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War. https://bit.ly/3HFoZal   James Herriot https://bit.ly/3FzRAgP    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials 

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Ross K. Leighton, MD, FRCSC, FACS, discusses his history with orthopaedic trauma in North America with Anna Miller, MD.     Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Trauma 

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guests Karim Ramji (bariatric surgeon, entrepreneur, and researcher at McMaster University) and Jamie Le (internal medicine and obesity specialist at HOW Clinics) in a discussion on GLP-1 agonists and their role in orthopaedics, particularly for weight loss and surgical outcomes.    Links:   Kim BI, LaValva SM, Parks ML, Sculco PK, Della Valle AG, Lee GC. Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Decrease Medical and Surgical Complications in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Primary TKA. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Feb 19;107(4):348-355. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.24.00468. Epub 2024 Dec 24. PMID: 39719003. https://bit.ly/4jvCvdX    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials 

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Professor Rudolf Poolman (Leiden University, OLVG) in a discussion about evidence-based management, leadership, curiosity, Stoicism, and the importance of questioning everything.    Links:   Ioannidis JP. Why most published research findings are false. PLoS Med. 2005 Aug;2(8):e124. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020124. Epub 2005 Aug 30. Erratum in: PLoS Med. 2022 Aug 25;19(8):e1004085. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004085. PMID: 16060722; PMCID: PMC1182327. https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.0020124  Seneca, Ad Lucilium Epistulae Morales (Moral Letters to Lucilius) https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials 

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Jeffrey Abrams, MD, discusses his relationship with Richard Hawkins, MD, FRCS(C), and the community and friendships fostered by the TCOA, in conversation with Ronald Navarro, MD.  Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials 

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss are joined by special guest Brad Petrisor, MD, FRCRC (Professor Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University) to discuss femoral neck fractures in younger patients, with a focus on the question of which outcomes really matter?    Links:   Wagner BC, Oliver WM, Bell KR, Scott CEH, Keating JF, White TO, Clement ND, Duckworth AD. Outcomes for Younger Patients with Femoral Neck Fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Apr 2;107(7):678-686. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00582. Epub 2024 Dec 23. PMID: 39715295; PMCID: PMC11949204. https://bit.ly/4ikAfWs  Slobogean G. Can We Improve the Results of Internal Fixation?: Commentary on an article by Boris C. Wagner, BMedSci(Hons), MBChB, et al.: "Outcomes for Younger Patients with Femoral Neck Fractures". J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Apr 2;107(7):e29. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.00033. Epub 2025 Apr 2. PMID: 40172566. https://bit.ly/4jfeFE2    Subspecialties:  Hip  Orthopaedic Essentials  Trauma 

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Jason Busse (Professor, Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University; Canada Research Chair) to discuss his recent BMJ systematic review and network meta-analysis on chronic non-cancer spine pain, with an emphasis on the relative benefits of interventional vs. sham procedures.    Links:   Wang X, Martin G, Sadeghirad B, Chang Y, Florez ID, Couban RJ, Mehrabi F, Crandon HN, Esfahani MA, Sivananthan L, Sengupta N, Kum E, Rathod P, Yao L, Morsi RZ, Genevay S, Buckley N, Guyatt GH, Rampersaud YR, Standaert CJ, Agoritsas T, Busse JW. Common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer spine pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials. BMJ. 2025 Feb 19;388:e079971. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2024-079971. PMID: 39971346. https://bit.ly/3FR2Jth     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Pain Management  Spine 

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Paul D. Sponseller, MD, interviews Bruce E. Fredrickson, MD, about the backstory of Dr. Fredrickson's landmark paper, "The Natural History of Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis," and its 45-year follow-up study.    Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Spine  Pediatrics