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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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Reconstructive Options for Tibial Bone Defects

McClure, Philip K.; Abouei, Mehdi; Conway, Janet D.

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(21):901-909, November 1, 2021.

Functional Outcomes and Return to Sport After Cartilage Restoration of the Knee in High-level Athletes

Mehran, Nima; Singla, Varun; Okoroha, Kelechi R.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(21):910-919, November 1, 2021.

Evaluation and Management of Posterior Wall Acetabulum Fractures

Perdue, Paul W. Jr; Tainter, David; Toney, Clarence; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(21):e1057-e1067, November 1, 2021.

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Tibial Sagittal Slope in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and Treatment

Alaia, Michael J.; Kaplan, Daniel J.; Mannino, Brian J.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(21):e1045-e1056, November 1, 2021.

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The Orthopaedic Match: Defining the Academic Profile of Successful Candidates

Ngaage, Ledibabari M.; MB, Cantab; Xue, Shan; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(21):921-928, November 1, 2021.

A Comparison of Acute Complications and Mortality Between Geriatric Knee and Hip Fractures: A Matched Cohort Study

Wolfstadt, Jesse I.; Atrey, Amit; Nowak, Lauren L.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(21):929-936, November 1, 2021.

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Does Removing the Photograph and Name Change the Reviewer's Perception of Orthopaedic Residency Applicants?

Caldwell, Lindsey S.; Garcia-Fleury, Ignacio; An, Qiang; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(21):937-942, November 1, 2021.

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Candidate Quality Measures for Orthopaedic Surgery Outreach Trips: A Systematic Review

Shapiro, Lauren M.; Park, Meewon O.; Mariano, David J.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(21):e1068-e1077, November 1, 2021.

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Levels of Urgency for Orthopaedic Procedures: Reliability and Adoption of a Consensus-driven Classification

Cheng, Edward Y.; Matson, David M.; Morgenstern, Kyle D.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(21):e1078-e1086, November 1, 2021.

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The Implementation of Lean Six Sigma Principles to Improve the Value of Care Delivery for Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients: The Perioperative Institute of Surgical Excellence Experience

El-Othmani, Mouhanad M.; Crespi, Zachary; Pallekonda, Vinay; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(21):e1087-e1096, November 1, 2021.

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

Open Access Supports Global Research Outreach

Featured Articles

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Review Article

Reconstructive Options for Tibial Bone Defects

Functional Outcomes and Return to Sport After Cartilage Restoration of the Knee in High-level Athletes

Evaluation and Management of Posterior Wall Acetabulum Fractures

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Review Article

Tibial Sagittal Slope in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and Treatment

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Research Article

The Orthopaedic Match: Defining the Academic Profile of Successful Candidates

A Comparison of Acute Complications and Mortality Between Geriatric Knee and Hip Fractures: A Matched Cohort Study

Does Removing the Photograph and Name Change the Reviewer's Perception of Orthopaedic Residency Applicants?

Candidate Quality Measures for Orthopaedic Surgery Outreach Trips: A Systematic Review

Levels of Urgency for Orthopaedic Procedures: Reliability and Adoption of a Consensus-driven Classification

The Implementation of Lean Six Sigma Principles to Improve the Value of Care Delivery for Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients: The Perioperative Institute of Surgical Excellence Experience

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Private Equity and Its Emergence in Orthopaedics

Osteosarcoma: An Evolving Understanding of a Complex Disease

Fundamentals of Arthroscopy Fluid Management and Strategies to Safely Improve Visualization

Split-Thickness Skin Grafting: A Primer for Orthopaedic Surgeons

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

Open Access Supports Global Research Outreach

Review Article

Review Article

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Meet the Editor