JAAOS - Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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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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Review

Review Article

Management of Recalcitrant Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Lauder, Alexander; Chen, Christopher; Bolson, Rajshri M.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(15):635-647, August 1, 2021.

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Baseball Injuries of the Hand and Wrist

Gallant, Gregory G.; Tulipan, Jacob E.; Rivlin, Michael; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(15):648-658, August 1, 2021.

Postoperative Digit and Hand Replantation Protocols: A Review of the Literature

Chen, Christopher; Scott, Frank; Ipaktchi, Kyros R.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(15):e732-e742, August 1, 2021.

Megaprostheses in Nononcologic Hip and Knee Revision Arthroplasty

Melnic, Christopher M.; Lightsey, Harry M. IV; Lozano Calderón, Santiago A.; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(15):e743-e759, August 1, 2021.

AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria Summary

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria: Early Screening for Psychosocial Risk and Protective Factors

Piuzzi, Nicolas S.; Ring, David

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(15):e760-e765, August 1, 2021.

Case Studies

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria: Psychosocial Risk and Protective Factors

Ring, David; Miller, Melissa; Corral, Cynthia

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(15):e766-e768, August 1, 2021.

Research

Research Article

An Analysis of Formal Patient Complaints and Malpractice Events Involving Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeons

Grandizio, Louis C.; Barreto Rocha, Daniela F.; Piper, James Paul; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(15):659-665, August 1, 2021.

Immediate Weight Bearing of Plated Both-Bone Forearm Fractures Using Eight Cortices Proximal and Distal to the Fracture in the Polytrauma Patient Is Safe

Marchand, Lucas S.; Horton, Steven; Mullike, Alexandra; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(15):666-672, August 1, 2021.

Should Insulin-dependent Diabetic Patients Be Screened for Malnutrition Before Total Joint Arthroplasty? A Cohort at Risk

Schneider, Andrew M.; Brown, Nicholas M.

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(15):673-680, August 1, 2021.

Impact of Smoking and Drinking on Complications After Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Matched Cohort Analysis

Tirumala, Venkatsaiakhil; Bounajem, Georges; Klemt, Christian; More

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 29(15):e769-e781, August 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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