The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery Press Releases

Teenagers and ACL: Tears Common and Additional Surgery
Most comprehensive study to date on ACL surgery finds younger patients and women are more likely to need subsequent surgery
10/01/2009

Wrist Fracture Patients Less Likely to Be Evaluated for Osteoporosis
New study points to care gap between wrist fractures and spine or hip fractures
10/01/2009

New Study Compares After-Hours and Daytime Surgery Success Rates
Rate of minor complications increases in surgeries performed after hours
09/02/2009

Resident Duty-Hour Reform Associated with Increased Complication Rate
New study links resident duty-hour reform to negative outcomes for hip fracture patients
09/02/2009

Neck Surgery for Cervical Spine Disorders Found to Alleviate Associated Headaches
Improvement of headaches significant after anterior cervical reconstructive surgery
08/03/2009

Joint Replacement Patients with Diabetes Greatly Benefit from Controlled Glucose
New study finds controlled glucose levels help decrease chance for complications
07/01/2009

Infants Should Be Screened For Hip Trouble
Study finds screening infants helps decrease chance of early arthritis
07/01/2009

Back to Normal: Surgery Improves Outcomes for Spine Patients
New study finds patients who opt for surgery have decreased pain, increased function
06/01/2009

Rotator Cuff Tears: Are They All in the Family?
New study finds that family history data supports heredity’s role in shoulder tendon tears
05/01/2009

Injured Marines at Risk for Abnormal Bone Growth
Trauma resulting from high-energy blasts is one possible underlying cause
05/01/2009

Combat Injuries: A Matter of Life and Death
Fast Response by Orthopaedic Surgeons in the Combat Theater Contributes to Saving Lives
04/01/2009

Native American Children are at Greater Risk for Clubfoot Recurrence
Study says cultural differences and a lack of effective communication are the root causes
03/02/2009

Arm Fractures Indicate Greater Risk of Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients
Understanding the relationship between the two events may help prevent future fractures
03/02/2009

Immediate Orthopaedic Care Can Help Heal a Young Athlete’s Shoulder
New findings indicate that early surgery for acute shoulder dislocation may provide the best results
02/02/2009

Replacing Your Total Hip Replacement
New Study Reveals the Most Common Reasons Why Total Hip Replacements May Fail
01/02/2009

When to Get Back Behind the Wheel While on the Road to Recovery
Early discussion with your orthopaedic surgeon is the driving force for a safe return to the roadways
12/01/2008

Non-Surgical Clubfoot Treatments Bring High Level of Success
Two common correction techniques yield positive results
11/03/2008

Treating Osteoporosis After Hip Fracture
Orthopaedic osteoporosis management is a crucial element in hip fracture recovery
11/03/2008

Getting Back in the Game after a Hip or Knee Replacement
Just how much athletic activity following joint replacement surgery is too much?
10/01/2008

Prognosis Split for Hip Fracture and Hip Replacement in the Elderly
Two studies look at possible outcomes for older hip patients.
09/02/2008

Braking After Bunion Surgery
Study finds most patients can drive safely six weeks following surgical treatment.
08/26/2008

Communication is Key to Ease Worry about Orthopaedic Surgery
Study finds that older patients’ concerns often go unspoken and unaddressed.
08/04/2008

Breaking Away from Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is just one of many risk factors for fracture, study finds
03/12/2008

Scoliosis Screening Should Make the Grade in Schools
Screening for Scoliosis in pre-teens is key; more states need to adopt school screening policy.
01/16/2008