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Peer-reviewed Research articles provide the results of carefully selected orthopaedic trials and clinical studies.

Open Access Supports Global Research Outreach

JAAOS Global Research & Reviews places a particular emphasis on content that originates outside of the United States, and encourages authors to submit research abd best practice articles that are of particular interest to the international orthopaedic physician community.

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Reviews

Review Article

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria: Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures

Shapiro, Lauren Michelle; Kamal, Robin Neil

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(15):691-695, August 1, 2022.

Role of Pronator Quadratus Repair in Volar Locking Plate Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures

Zhang, Dafang; Meyer, Maximilian A.; Earp, Brandon E.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(15):696-702, August 1, 2022.

Management of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Hyperextension in the Setting of Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis

Morrell, Nathan T.; Menon, Nathan; Nolan, John E.

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(15):703-710, August 1, 2022.

Pediatric Ulnar-sided Wrist Pain: A Review of the Current Literature

Roberts, Susanne M.; Konigsberg, Matthew W.

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(15):711-720, August 1, 2022.

Routine Histopathologic Analysis of Hip and Knee Bone Specimens After Total Joint Arthroplasty

Moschetti, Wayne; Kunkel, Samuel; Schilling, Peter; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(15):e1010-e1014, August 1, 2022.

Talus Fractures: An Update on Current Concepts in Surgical Management

Githens, Michael; Tangtiphaiboontana, Jennifer; Carlock, Kurtis; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(15):e1015-e1024, August 1, 2022.

Research

Research Article

Analysis of Strengths in Exposure to Cases During Plastic and Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Fellowships

Silvestre, Jason; Thomson, J. Grant; Thompson, Terry L.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(15):721-727, August 1, 2022.

Social Media Use by Hand Surgery Fellowship Programs

Wilson, Charlie D.; Scherry, Haydn A.; Syed, Mohammad A.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(15):728-734, August 1, 2022.

Having Patience With Our Patients: A Key Technique in Cast Saw Burn Prevention

Weisberg, Miriam D.; Vingan, Perri; Gordon, Adam M.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(15):e1025-e1032, August 1, 2022.

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Awake Percutaneous Fixation for Unstable Fractures of the Spine in High-risk Patients: A Retrospective Study

Valero-Moreno, Eduardo; Kaplan, Leon; Bineth, Noa; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(15):e1033-e1042, August 1, 2022.

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Linking Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-Physical Function Short Form and PROMIS Physical Function

Heng, Marilyn; Stern, Brocha Z.; Tang, Xiaodan; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(15):e1043-e1050, August 1, 2022.

Recall Bias in Retrospective Assessment of Preoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Scores After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Shah, Nihar S.; Figueras, Jorge H.; Foote, Austin M.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(15):e1051-e1057, August 1, 2022.

An Anesthesia Block Room Is Financially Net Positive for a Hospital Performing Arthroplasty

Toor, Jay; Saleh, Imran; Abbas, Aazad; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(15):e1058-e1065, August 1, 2022.

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Featured Special Issue

February 2017 - Volume 25 - 1

Open this free special issue for reports on a multidisciplinary research conference, Strategies to Improve Total Knee Arthroplasty(TKA), which focused on approaches to improve TKA outcomes. The conference brought together clinicians, scientists, and other important stakeholders to exchange ideas and develop strategies to improve the outcomes of TKA. The aim was to formulate questions directed to determine how well to prevent or manage complications and thus improve outcomes and satisfaction for patients who choose arthroplasty to treat their severe knee arthritis or injury. Start reading this issue now to get a recent review of the state of TKA and strategies for improving outcomes.

Published February 2017

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