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When Surgery Outperforms Strength Training: Rethinking Severe Hip Osteoarthritis Through the PROHIP Trial

Paper in Focus Frydendal T, Christensen R, Mechlenburg I, et al. Total Hip Replacement or Resistance Training for Severe Hip Osteoarthritis. New England Journal of Medicine. 2024;391:1610-1620. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2400141 PMID: 39476341 Opening Editorial: Editor’s Perspectiv…

May 19, 2026Read →

Rebuilding Strength: Anatomical Reconstruction of Chronic Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures

Paper in Focus Pulcinelli FM, Caterini A, Rovere G, D’Ambrosio M, Minnetti GM, Farsetti P, De Maio F. Anatomical Reconstruction of Chronic Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures Using a Tripled Semitendinosus Auto-Graft, Tension-Slide Technique and Interference Screw: Description of…

May 2, 2026Read →

Restoring Motion and Intrinsic Function: A Combined Approach for Elbow Arthritis With Severe Ulnar Neuropathy

Paper in Focus Cha SM, Lee SH, Xu J, Ga IH, Kim YH. Combined Outerbridge-Kashiwagi Procedure and Supercharged Anterior Interosseous Nerve Transfer for Elbow Arthritis With Ulnar Neuropathy: Refinements in Surgical Aspects of the Combined Approach. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2026;…

April 18, 2026Read →

The Modern Evolution of Total Knee Arthroplasty: What Has Truly Changed?

Paper in Focus Zimnoch J, Syrówka P, Tarnacka B. Advancements in Total Knee Arthroplasty over the Last Two Decades. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2025;14(15):5375. doi:10.3390/jcm14155375. Published July 30, 2025. PMID: 40806996 PMCID: PMC12347839 🔗 Read the full art…

April 4, 2026Read →

Approach vs Execution: Is There Truly a “Best” Technique in Total Hip Arthroplasty?

Paper in Focus Evaluation of Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Surgical Approaches for Total Hip Arthroplasty Citation Yan L, Ge L, Dong S, et al. Evaluation of Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Surgical Approaches for Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Network Met…

March 21, 2026Read →

Where Orthopaedic Trauma Is Heading: Key Innovations Shaping Fracture Care.

Paper in Focus Copp JA, Patterson BM. What’s New in Orthopaedic Trauma. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2025. PMID: 40440496 🔗 Read the full article on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40440496/ Opening Editorial: Editor’s Perspective Orthopaedic tra…

March 13, 2026Read →

Teaching Arthroscopy: The Evolution of Surgical Training in Modern Orthopaedics

Citation Testa, Edward J., MD; Fadale, Paul D., MD. Arthroscopic Training: Historical Insights and Future Directions . Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 31(23): p 1180-1188, December 1, 2023. | DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-00254 🔗 Read the full article: h…

March 7, 2026Read →

Custom-Made 3D-Printed Glenoid Implants in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: Do Patient-Specific Solutions Improve Outcomes?

Citation Merolla G, De Filippo F, Magrini Pasquinelli F, et al. Primary and Revision Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Using Custom-Made 3D-Printed Baseplates for Severe Multiplanar Glenoid Bone Defects: A Retrospective Study of Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes. J Clin Med. 2025. P…

February 28, 2026Read →

Orthobiologics in Hand Surgery: Promise, Hype, and the Evidence Gap

Paper in Focus Karim KE, Wu CM, Giladi AM, Murphy MS. Orthobiologic Therapies in Hand Surgery. J Hand Surg Am . 2021;46(5):409-415. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.01.006 PMID: 33958102 Read the full article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33958102/ Opening Editorial: Editor’s Pe…

February 21, 2026Read →

Robotic Spine Surgery: Precision Beyond Human Limitation?

Paper in Focus Łajczak P, Żerdziński K, Jóźwik K, Laskowski M, Dymek M. Enhancing Precision and Safety in Spinal Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Robotic Assistance Technologies. World Neurosurgery. 2024;191:109–116. DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.08.05…

February 13, 2026Read →

Artificial Intelligence in Orthopaedic Biomechanics: Applications in Implant Modeling and Design Optimization

Citation Liang W, Zhou C, Bai J, Zhang H, Jiang B, Wang J, Fu L, Long H, Huang X, Zhao J, Zhu H. Current advancements in therapeutic approaches in orthopedic surgery: a review of recent trends. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 2024;12:1328997. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.202…

February 7, 2026Read →

Reimagining Trauma Planning: The Clinical Integration of 3D Printing in Orthopaedics

Citation Long T, Tan L, Liu X. Three-dimensional printing in modern orthopedic trauma surgery: a comprehensive analysis of technical evolution and clinical translation. Frontiers in Medicine. 2025;12:1560909. DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1560909 PMID: 40735441 , PMCID: PMC12304003 Read…

January 30, 2026Read →

The Evolving Landscape Of Lumbar Spine Surgery

Paper in Focus Current Trends and Future Directions in Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Review of Emerging Techniques and Evolving Management Paradigms Galieri G, Orlando V, Altieri R, Barbarisi M, Olivi A, Sabatino G, La Rocca G. J Clin Med. 2025 May 13;14(10):3390. PMCID: PMC12112662 &#…

January 24, 2026Read →

Conversations in Orthopaedics

Paper in Focus Metal-Backed Tibial Components in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Do Modern Designs Change the Conversation? Citation Hajiaghajani S, Mohebbi S, Asadi K, et al. Metal-Backed Tibial Components Offer Comparable Patient-Reported Outcome Measures With Lower Revision Rates Com…

January 16, 2026Read →

Conversations in Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics is a field defined not only by surgical technique, but by constant evolution. Every year, hundreds of studies are published across trauma, sports medicine, arthroplasty, spine, oncology, and biomechanics. Some refine established practices. Others challenge long-stand…

January 10, 2026Read →

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