OrthoJOE

Latest Episodes:

Evidence-Based Medicine in Orthopaedics Apr 12, 2023

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In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss the origins of the term “Evidence-Based Medicine,” the subsequent development of the “Evidence-Based Orthopaedics” section in JBJS, and how the dissemination of clear summaries of evidence-based information from across the literature has the potential to influence clinical decision-making.

Links:

Wright JG, Swiontkowski MF. Introducing a New Journal Section: Evidence-Based Orthopaedics. J Bone Joint Surg. 2000;82(6):759. https://bit.ly/3Sv3vyt
JBJS Levels of Evidence: https://bit.ly/3kx7gH4
Lamplot JD. In Patients with Nonacute ACL Deficiency and Instability, ACL Reconstructive Surgery Improved Pain and Function More Than Physiotherapy at 18 Months. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Feb 15;105(4):320. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.22.01260. Epub 2022 Dec 16. PMID: 36729530. https://bit.ly/3m5ft5D
Asnis PD, Hazzard S. Exercise-Based Physical Therapy Was Not Inferior to Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy for Knee Function Over 5 Years in Adults with Degenerative Meniscal Tears. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Feb 15;105(4):321. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.22.01256. Epub 2022 Dec 16. PMID: 36729418. https://bit.ly/3m9GapT
Taylor SA. In Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Preoperative Washes with Benzyl Peroxide, with or without Clindamycin, Reduced Skin Cutibacterium acnes Colonization Compared with pHisoHex Before Skin Preparation and Draping but Not During Surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Feb 15;105(4):322. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.22.01257. Epub 2023 Jan 3. PMID: 36728520. https://bit.ly/3KGz0DC

Subspecialties:

Knee
Orthopaedic Essentials
Shoulder

Leadership, Changes in Shoulder Surgery, and JBJS Open Access, with Special Guest Robin Richards Mar 22, 2023

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In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Robin Richards (co-editor of JBJS Open Access) in a wide-ranging discussion about leadership, the importance of “walking the shop floor,” changes in shoulder surgery, and the role of JBJS Open Access.

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JBJS Open Access

Subspecialties:

Shoulder
Orthopaedic Essentials

Hot Topics in Orthopaedics: Excellence, Kindness, Humility, and Metacarpal Fractures Mar 08, 2023

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In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss 2 recent articles, including (1) an OE Insights article on the importance of cultivating habits of excellence, kindness, humility, and being present and (2) a JBJS article on the treatment of metacarpal shaft fractures.

Links:

Scholl E and Bhandari M. Towards Excellence: 13 Habits for a New Year (Updated). OE Insights. Article no. 28. Jan 26, 2023. https://bit.ly/3WyUK6J
Peyronson F, Ostwald CS, Hailer NP, Giddins G, Vedung T, Muder D. Nonoperative Versus Operative Treatment for Displaced Finger Metacarpal Shaft Fractures: A Prospective, Noninferiority, Randomized Controlled Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Jan 18;105(2):98-106. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.22.00573. Epub 2022 Nov 10. PMID: 36455163. Randomized Controlled Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Jan 18;105(2):98-106. https://bit.ly/3Jej7Ur

Subspecialties:

Hand and Wrist
Orthopaedic Essentials

Promoting Diversity in Orthopaedics and Equity in Health Care, with special guest Jennifer Green Feb 20, 2023

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In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Jennifer Green, hand surgeon and President of International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance (IODA) in a discussion on advances that have been made-- and the work that still needs to be done--in the area of diversity in orthopaedics.

Links:

International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance (IODA): https://www.orthopaedicdiversity.org/
Gladden Society: https://www.gladdensociety.org/
American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons (AALOS): https://www.aalos.org/
Pride Ortho: https://prideortho.org/
Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society: http://www.rjos.org/
Perry Initiative: https://perryinitiative.org/
Nth Dimensions: http://www.nthdimensions.org/

Subspecialties:

Orthopaedic Essentials
Education and Training

Orthopaedics in India, Injury Prevention, and the Power of Intention with special guest Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran Feb 06, 2023

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In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran (Chairman of Orthopaedics, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India, and JBJS Deputy Editor for Spine) in a wide-ranging discussion on orthopaedics in India, injury prevention, innovation, leadership, mentorship, the power of intention, and the meaning of the term “work-life balance.”

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Subspecialties:

Spine
Trauma
Orthopaedic Essentials

Hot Topics in Orthopaedics: Medicare Advantage Patient Characteristics and SSI Prevention Measures Jan 23, 2023

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In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss two recent articles that caught their eye. The first article focuses on the distinct demographic and clinical characteristics of patients who are enrolled in Medicare Advantage vs. traditional Medicare (thereby limiting the utility of CMS data for TJA research), and the second article focuses on routinely changing gloves and instruments before wound closure as a simple and frugal strategy for preventing SSI.

Links:

Wang JC, Piple AS, Chen XT, Bedard NA, Callaghan JJ, Berry DJ, Christ AB, Heckmann ND. The Rise of Medicare Advantage: Effects on Total Joint Arthroplasty Patient Care and Research. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Oct 26. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.22.00254. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36367757. https://bit.ly/3WxCwTZ
Large Database and Registry Research in Joint Arthroplasty and Orthopaedics. https://bit.ly/3YR5Nuo
NIHR Global Research Health Unit on Global Surgery. Routine sterile glove and instrument change at the time of abdominal wound closure to prevent surgical site infection (ChEETAh): a pragmatic, cluster-randomised trial in seven low-income and middle-income countries. Lancet. 2022 Nov 19;400(10365):1767-1776. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01884-0. Epub 2022 Oct 31. PMID: 36328045. https://bit.ly/3YQAkZl

Subspecialties:

Hip
Knee
Infection
Orthopaedic Essentials

The Importance of Questioning Everything, with Special Guest Peter Giannoudis Jan 09, 2023

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In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Peter Giannoudis (Professor, University of Leeds and Editor-in-Chief, Injury) in a wide-ranging discussion of his unique career path (in both clinical practice and research), how and when research ideas are generated, and the importance of constantly questioning everything in pursuit of the truth.

Links:

Day One Trauma Support Foundation

Subspecialties:

Orthopaedic Essentials
Trauma

Hot Topics in Orthopaedics: The Impact of Surgeon Variability on Patient Outcomes Dec 26, 2022

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In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss the important questions of (1) how surgeon-related factors affect patient outcomes (e.g., PROMs, length of stay, discharge disposition, 90-day readmission, etc.) and (2) how researchers should apply this information to the design of future trials.

Links:

Sinclair ST, Klika AK, Jin Y, Higuera CA, Piuzzi NS; on behalf of the Cleveland Clinic OME Arthroplasty Group. The Impact of Surgeon Variability on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures, Length of Stay, Discharge Disposition, and 90-Day Readmission in TKA. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Nov 16;104(22):2016-2025. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.21.01339. Epub 2022 Aug 31. PMID: 36047698. https://bit.ly/3P5lfOZ

Subspecialties:

Hip
Knee
Orthopaedic Essentials
Trauma

Hot Topics in Orthopaedics: (1) Humeral Shaft Fractures and (2) Genetic Factors for Adhesive Capsulitis Dec 12, 2022

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In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss several recent articles that caught their eye. The first part of the discussion focuses on selected highlights from the recent meeting of the OTA (specifically, the treatment of humeral shaft fractures), and the second part focuses on genetic factors related to adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.

Links:

OTA 2022: Key Findings from This Year’s RCTs and Meta-Analyses. OE Insights. 2022. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/Insight/Show/148
Kulm S, Langhans MT, Shen TS, Kolin DA, Elemento O, Rodeo SA. Genome-Wide Association Study of Adhesive Capsulitis Suggests Significant Genetic Risk Factors. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Nov 2;104(21):1869-1876. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.21.01407. Epub 2022 Nov 2. PMID: 36223477. https://bit.ly/3URMnD6
OrthoJoe Episode 43: Physician Etiquette and Attire https://bit.ly/3Ak3gy9

Subspecialties:

Basic Science
Shoulder
Trauma
Orthopaedic Essentials

Spotlight on Orthopaedic Education, with special guest George Dyer Nov 28, 2022

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In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest George Dyer (Deputy Editor for the “AOA Critical Issues in Education” section in JBJS Open Access) in a discussion of his work and lessons learned as a residency program director and his vision for making the JBJS OA education channel the authoritative source for educational research in orthopaedics.

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