JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques

How to Enter

Authors are strongly encouraged to submit a completed storyboard template for both article types prior to filming. A Title and Abstract template will also be required for submission. Corresponding authors will be asked during the submission process whether they wish their article or video to be considered for the award. 

Articles must be submitted via the JBJS EST Editorial Manager submission site and adhere to the requirements outlined in the Instructions for Authors.

What Makes a Good Surgical Technique Article?

Key criteria for a high-quality JBJS EST article include, but are not limited to:

• An Abstract that provides a clearly written and insightful overview of the described procedure
• A comprehensive storyboard with a detailed description of the planned videos
• High-resolution, instructive video clips
• Clinical relevance of technique or procedure

Questions regarding the contest and submission process can be sent to [email protected].

Winner Selection

Winning authors will be notified by February each following year. Their achievement will be recognized online as well as during the JBJS reception at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques 2021 Award Winners

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques Editor's Choice Subspecialty Procedures Award:

Eytan M. Debbi, Kyle Alpaugh, Daniel A. Driscoll, T. David Tarity, Ioannis Gkiatas, and Peter K. Sculco for their work on "Rotating Hinge Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty for Severe Arthrofibrosis" (October-December 2021;11(4): e21.00009).

(https://jbjs.org/reader.php?rsuite_id=3148871&native=1&topics=kn&source=JBJS_Essential_Surgical_Techniques%2F11%2F4%2Fe21.00009%2Ffulltext#info)

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques Editor's Choice Key Procedures Award:

Eddie Y. Lo, Paolo Montemaggi, Temilola Majekodunmi, Julia Lund, and Sumant G Krishnan for their work on "Comprehensive Modified Latarjet Technique: What the Masters Taught Us" (July-September 2021;11(3):e20.00049)

(https://jbjs.org/reader.php?rsuite_id=3014120&native=1&topics=sh+sm&source=JBJS_Essential_Surgical_Techniques%2F11%2F3%2Fe20.00049%2Ffulltext#info)

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques 2020 Award Winners

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques Editor's Choice Subspecialty Procedures Award:

David W. Polly, Jr. and Kenneth J. Holton for their work on " Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: A Lateral Approach Using Triangular Titanium Implants and Navigation" (October-December 2020; 10 (4): e19.00067)

(https://jbjs.org/reader.php?id=206670&rsuite_id=2618546&native=1&source=JBJS_Essential_Surgical_Techniques/10/4/e19.00067/fulltext&topics=sp#info)

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques Editor's Choice Key Procedures Award:

Oystein Gothesen, Oystein Skaden, Gro S. Dyrhovden, Gunnar Petursson, and Ove N. Furnes for their work on " Computerized Navigation: A Useful Tool in Total Knee Replacement" (April-June 2020; 10 (2): e0022).

(https://jbjs.org/reader.php?id=206298&rsuite_id=2466487&native=1&source=JBJS_Essential_Surgical_Techniques/10/2/e0022/fulltext&topics=kn)​

Anders Odgaard, Jonathan Eldridge, and Frank Madsen for their work on "Patellofemoral Arthroplasty" (2019; 9 (2): e15)

(https://jbjs.org/reader.php?id=105205&rsuite_id=2018129&native=1&source=JBJS_Essential_Surgical_Techniques/9/2/e15/fulltext&topics=kn%2Bsm#info)

Dylan T. Lowe, Michael T. Milone, Leah J. Gonzalez, and Kenneth A. Egol for their work on "Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture (Schatzker II)" (2019; 9 (3): e25).

(https://jbjs.org/reader.php?id=105364&rsuite_id=2112015&native=1&source=JBJS_Essential_Surgical_Techniques/9/3/e25/fulltext&topics=ta#info)

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques 2018 Award Winners

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques Editor's Choice Technique Award:

Marius J.B. Keel, Klaus-Arno Siebenrock, Moritz Tannast, and Johannes D. Bastian for their work on "The Pararectus Approach. A New Concept" (2018;8[3]:e21)

(https://www.jbjs.org/reader.php?source=JBJS_Essential_Surgical_Techniques/8/3/e21/fulltext&id=30518&rsuite_id=1742006&native=1#info)

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques Editor's Choice Video Award:

Mette Renate Andersen and Wender Figved for their work on "Use of Suture Button in the Treatment of Syndesmosis Injuries" (2018;8[2]:e13).

(https://www.jbjs.org/reader.php?source=JBJS_Essential_Surgical_Techniques/8/2/e13/abstract&id=31308&rsuite_id=1663009&native=1#info)

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques 2017 Award Winners

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques Editor's Choice Technique Award:

Recommendations to Reduce Risk of Nerve Injury During Bernese Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)
Morteza Kalhor, MD, Diego Collado, MD, Michael Leunig, MD, Paulo Rego, MD, Reinhold Ganz, MD
JBJS Essent Surg Tech 2017, 7(4):e34(1-14)

(https://jbjs.org/reader.php?source=JBJS_Essential_Surgical_Techniques/7/4/e34/fulltext&id=29602&rsuite_id=1489029#figures)

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques Editor's Choice Video Award:

Anatomic Double-Bundle Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Jorge Chahla, MD, Gilbert Moatshe, MD, Lars Engebretsen, MD, PhD, Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD
JBJS Essent Surg Tech 2017, 7(1):e4(1-3)

(https://jbjs.org/reader.php?source=JBJS_Essential_Surgical_Techniques/7/1/e4/fulltext&id=29503&rsuite_id=1292323#figures)

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques 2016 Award Winners

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques Editor's Choice Technique Award:

Lengthening of the Femur with a Remote-Controlled Magnetic Intramedullary Nail: Retrograde Technique
Austin T. Fragomen, MD; S. Robert Rozbruch, MD
JBJS Essent Surg Tech, 2016 May 11; 6 (2): e20. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.ST.15.00069

(https://jbjs.org/reader.php?source=JBJS_Essential_Surgical_Techniques/6/2/e20/fulltext&id=29560&rsuite_id=1290343#info)

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques Editor's Choice Video Award:

Percutaneous in Situ Fixation of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Jesse D. Chlebeck, MD; Christopher E. Birch, MD; Jennifer W. Lisle, MD
JBJS Essent Surg Tech, 2016 Mar 23; 6 (1): e11. http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.ST.O.00013

(https://jbjs.org/reader.php?source=JBJS_Essential_Surgical_Techniques/6/1/e11/fulltext&id=29574&rsuite_id=1289183#info)