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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

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Diagnosis and Management of Acute Compartment Syndrome

Osborn, Patrick M.; Schmidt, Andrew H.

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(5):183-188, March 1, 2021.

Review Article

Anterior Approach to the Subaxial Cervical Spine: Pearls and Pitfalls

Razi, Afshin; Saleh, Hesham; DeLacure, Mark D.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(5):189-195, March 1, 2021.

Current Concepts in Pediatric Septic Arthritis

Erkilinc, Mehmet; Gilmore, Allison; Weber, Morgan; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(5):196-206, March 1, 2021.

Direct Anterior Approach for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: Anatomy and Surgical Technique

Siddiqi, Ahmed; Alden, Kris J.; Yerasimides, Jonathan G.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(5):e217-e231, March 1, 2021.

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Surgical Techniques

Cemented Femoral Fixation Using a Direct Anterior Approach: Background, Indications, and Surgical Technique

Hernandez, Nicholas M.; Gausden, Elizabeth B.; Taunton, Michael J.

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(5):207-212, March 1, 2021.

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Orthopaedic Advances

Templating for Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Modern Age

Vigdorchik, Jonathan M.; Sharma, Abhinav K.; Jerabek, Seth A.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(5):e208-e216, March 1, 2021.

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Research

Research Article

Walking Greater Than 5 Feet After Hip Fracture Surgery Is Associated With Fewer Complications, Including Death

VanTienderen, Richard J.; Fernandez, Isaac; Reich, Michael S.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(5):213-218, March 1, 2021.

Notable Variability in Opioid-prescribing Practices After Common Orthopaedic Procedures

Traven, Sophia A.; Brinton, Daniel L.; Woolf, Shane K.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(5):219-226, March 1, 2021.

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Opioid Prescriptions by Orthopaedic Surgeons in a Medicare Population: Recent Trends, Potential Complications, and Characteristics of High Prescribers

Boddapati, Venkat; Padaki, Ajay S.; Lehman, Ronald A.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(5):e232-e237, March 1, 2021.

Early Ambulation After Hip Fracture Surgery Is Associated With Decreased 30-Day Mortality

Heiden, Jace J.; Goodin, Stephen R.; Mormino, Matthew A.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(5):e238-e242, March 1, 2021.

Does a Career in Orthopaedic Surgery Affect a Woman's Fertility?

Poon, Selina; Luong, Marilan; Hargett, Damayea; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(5):e243-e250, March 1, 2021.

An Isolated Transosseous Flexible Suture Frame in the Treatment of Patellar Tendon Rupture Provides Adequate Mechanical Resistance

Besa, Pablo; Telias, Alberto; Orrego, Francisca; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(5):e251-e257, March 1, 2021.

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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