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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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Acute Traumatic Myelopathy: Rethinking Central Cord Syndrome

Bulloch, Landon R.; Spector, Leo; Patel, Alpesh

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(23):1099-1107, December 1, 2022.

Multiligamentous Knee Injuries: Acute Management, Associated Injuries, and Anticipated Return to Activity

Smith, Mark P.; Klott, Jeff; Hunter, Pete IV; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(23):1108-1115, December 1, 2022.

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Unstable Ankle Fractures in Neuropathic Diabetics

Pinzur, Michael S.

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(23):1116-1122, December 1, 2022.

Hip Pain in Ballet Dancers: Evaluation and Management

Curley, Andrew J.; Engler, Ian D.; McClincy, Michael P.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(23):1123-1130, December 1, 2022.

Park-Harris Lines

Georgiadis, Andrew G.; Gannon, Nicholas P.

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(23):e1483-e1494, December 1, 2022.

Orthopaedic Manifestations of Neurofibromatosis Type I

Evans, Timothy J.; Wang, Xia; Binitie, Odion

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(23):e1495-e1503, December 1, 2022.

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Impact of Heart Disease History on Safety of Telemedicine Cardiac Clearance Appointments

Siegel, Nicholas; Lambrechts, Mark J.; Issa, Tariq Z.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(23):1131-1139, December 1, 2022.

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Preference Signaling for Orthopaedic Surgery Applicants: A Survey of Residency Program Directors

Mun, Frederick; Suresh, Krishna V.; Li, T. Peter; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(23):1140-1145, December 1, 2022.

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Lower Risk of Revision Surgery After Arthroscopic Versus Open Irrigation and Débridement for Shoulder Septic Arthritis

Upfill-Brown, Alexander; Shi, Brendan; Carter, Matthew; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(23):e1504-e1514, December 1, 2022.

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Reduced Costs, Complications, and Length of Stay After Arthroscopic Versus Open Irrigation and Débridement for Knee Septic Arthritis

Upfill-Brown, Alexander; Shi, Brendan; Carter, Matthew; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(23):e1515-e1525, December 1, 2022.

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Assessment of Healthcare Delivery Systems in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Large Retrospective Cohort Evaluation

Egol, Kenneth A.; Parola, Rown; Wingo, Taylor; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(23):e1526-e1539, December 1, 2022.

Single-level Lumbar Fusion Versus Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Comparison of 1-year Outcomes

Minetos, Paul D.; Karamian, Brian A.; Levy, Hannah A.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 30(23):e1540-e1549, December 1, 2022.

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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Hip Pain in Ballet Dancers: Evaluation and Management

Acute Traumatic Myelopathy: Rethinking Central Cord Syndrome

Multiligamentous Knee Injuries: Acute Management, Associated Injuries, and Anticipated Return to Activity

Unstable Ankle Fractures in Neuropathic Diabetics

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

Open Access Supports Global Research Outreach

Featured Articles

Reviews

Review Article

Acute Traumatic Myelopathy: Rethinking Central Cord Syndrome

Multiligamentous Knee Injuries: Acute Management, Associated Injuries, and Anticipated Return to Activity

Unstable Ankle Fractures in Neuropathic Diabetics

Hip Pain in Ballet Dancers: Evaluation and Management

Park-Harris Lines

Orthopaedic Manifestations of Neurofibromatosis Type I

Research

Research Article

Impact of Heart Disease History on Safety of Telemedicine Cardiac Clearance Appointments

Preference Signaling for Orthopaedic Surgery Applicants: A Survey of Residency Program Directors

Lower Risk of Revision Surgery After Arthroscopic Versus Open Irrigation and Débridement for Shoulder Septic Arthritis

Reduced Costs, Complications, and Length of Stay After Arthroscopic Versus Open Irrigation and Débridement for Knee Septic Arthritis

Assessment of Healthcare Delivery Systems in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Large Retrospective Cohort Evaluation

Single-level Lumbar Fusion Versus Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Comparison of 1-year Outcomes

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