HSS Journal

Our editor-in-chief, Dr. Charles Cornell, reinforcing that HSS Journal remains dedicated to clinical excellence and academic integrity while adapting to the modern demands of the medical publishing industry. Read the full editorial: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

This retrospective review found that direct anterior approach (DAA) in THA patients had a longer overall operative time in all sex and BMI cohorts and that women with BMI <40 had a reduced lengths of stay following primary THA via DAA. #orthotwitter journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

@solimanibra92 @InvictaOrtho @sportsdoc2016 @traumaticum @DrPhilSurface @rkh_md @eric_novack @DrFraneNicholas @bonesmith_ @Gatorgesture1 I can’t see the knee well - I have treated two of these who couldn’t get fx to heal because knee hurt too bad to WB - so we treated with TKA with long press fit stem like a nail If knee ok then just nail it 🤷🏼‍♂️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36413163/

#OpenAccess | The findings of this retrospective cohort database study suggest that total shoulder arthroplasty may be safe and effective in osteonecrosis (ON) patients, with similar implant outcomes to non-ON patients. #Orthotwitter journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Our full-text downloads of articles through @SageJournals nearly tripled (+173%) in 2025. Read more: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Our editor-in-chief, Charles Cornell, writes in @Clinorthop about his experience with a recalled device. "My staff and I were devastated by the suffering our patients experienced...."

The Turkish HSS Pedi-FABS is a reliable & valid version of the HSS Pedi-FABS instrument & demonstrated favorable psychometric properties. It can be used as a tool to assess physical activity levels in Turkish-speaking children & adolescents. Learn more: journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117…

📢 Last call to register for our #webinar Innovations in Evaluating & Treating Neck Pain! Join our interdisciplinary panel experts on March 11 as they discuss best practices in evaluating and managing patients with neck pain. #orthotwitter – Enroll now: eacademy.hss.edu/courses/innova…

#orthotwitter – Large language models (LLMs) show potential in helping patients identify orthopedic surgeons, these findings suggest LLMs fall short in validating surgeon expertise and providing reliable contact information. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

#ICYMI – Scott Rodeo discusses "access pathways" to research in regenerative medicine that "may expose patients to unproven interventions or jeopardize patient enrollment in ongoing clinical trials, which could delay or even prevent market approval." journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

As ChatGPT grows in popularity, clinicians should be mindful of the quality of its responses to common questions. #MedTwitter Read our article "Evaluating ChatGPT’s Ability to Answer Common Parent Questions on Avascular Necrosis in Children" to learn more:journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

#Orthotwitter – This retrospective cohort study suggests that acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a relatively rare complication of pediatric tibial tubercle fractures, although the rate of ACS is not insignificant. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

#Orthotwitter – This retrospective analysis at a single institution found no association between increased travel time and 1 year progression to total knee arthroplasty among patients newly diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Are you interested in piriformis syndrome (PS)? This narrative review explores its diagnostic challenges and highlights the role of advanced imaging techniques in improving diagnostic accuracy. #orthotwitter journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Interested in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the #NFL? This retrospective review of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and video data of ACL tears in National Football League (@NFL) players found that mid-substance tears were the most common. journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117…

Want to elevate your approach to neck pain?   Our interdisciplinary panel of experts will discuss best practices in evaluating and managing patients with neck pain on March 11.#Orthotwitter   Register to join us virtually: eacademy.hss.edu/courses/innova…

#Orthotwitter – Study found an allergic contact dermatitis incidence of 3.8% with 2-Octyl cyanoacrylate with polymer mesh tape (2OPMT) use in total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Retrospective analysis found preop SERM use was significantly associated w/ improved postoperative functional outcomes, while poor preoperative function & triple-negative tumor status were significantly associated w/ poor function 3 months after surgery. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

#Orthotwitter – Findings from this retrospective study suggest that both stand-alone lumbar interbody fusion and 360°construct surgeries negatively affected the postoperative volumetric bone mineral density values at adjacent levels. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

2026 will be a pivotal year for HSS Journal, as it will be for many journals. Read editor-in-chief Charles Cornell's February editorial.  journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…