J Bone & Joint Surg

How should we interpret dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery? In this Author360 post, Philip K. Louie, MD, explores a key question: do patient-reported swallowing difficulties reflect true functional impairment—or part of an expected postoperative response? By combining subjective assessments (EAT-10) with objective testing (Yale Swallow Protocol), this prospective study highlights a notable disconnect between perception and function, challenging how clinicians define and communicate “complications.” Read more here👉 bit.ly/4spZNr4 #JBJS #OrthoBuzz

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"The Role of Traditional Healers in Musculoskeletal Care for Hispanic and Latino/a Americans" by Gippo et al. Read online at: bit.ly/4sKfpFB

Highlighted on the cover of this week’s JBJS issue: “What's New in Hand and Wrist Surgery” by Wagner et al. “Studies on the utility of ChatGPT-4 continue to expand into hand and wrist surgery, as it has been shown to be effective at documenting medical histories in a hand clinic. However, the ability of ChatGPT to assist at a higher level in an orthopaedic hand clinic was more variable.” Read the full article here: bit.ly/4lszTAj

How common is dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery? Louie et al. evaluated swallowing function after ACDF and cervical disc replacement using both subjective and objective measures. Read the full article 👉 bit.ly/40DXOTG #Orthopaedics #SpineResearch #JBJS

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Where does the ultrasonic bone scalpel fit within the evolving management strategies for osteoid osteoma? In this JBJS commentary, Guo analyzes the clinical study by Dong et al. “Clinical Application of an Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel in the Treatment of Osteoid Osteoma. A Single-Center Pilot Study” Read the commentary and the associated JBJS article for a deeper perspective on AI in orthopaedics. 👉 bit.ly/4utxnxs #orthopaedics #osteoidosteoma #minimallyinvasive #JBJS

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Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty is designed for precision — but does pin tracker placement affect soft-tissue balance? A randomized controlled trial found intraincisional femoral pin tracker placement may alter medial compartment soft-tissue tension during robotic-assisted TKA. Understanding these differences may help surgeons optimize soft-tissue balancing before tracker removal. Watch the video summary and read the article here 👉 bit.ly/3NmVKMO #orthopaedics #TKA #roboticsurgery #kneearthroplasty #JBJS

On the cover of this week’s JBJS issue: “Orthopaedic Research in Singapore: The Past, Present, and Future” by Tan et al. “It is an exciting time for orthopaedic research in Singapore, where we find ourselves at the cusp of a new wave of talent, ideas, and resources that will only be possible with a shared commitment to train, collaborate, and invest in musculoskeletal research.” Read the full article here: bit.ly/45bJhBk

How might femoral tracker pin placement affect intraoperative soft-tissue tension in robotic-assisted TKA? In this JBJS commentary, Scuderi reflects on the randomized trial by An et al.“Impact of the Femoral Pin Tracker on Soft-Tissue Tension in Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty. A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial” Read the commentary and the associated JBJS article for a deeper perspective on AI in orthopaedics. 👉 bit.ly/4utxbye #orthopaedics #TKA #roboticsurgery #kneesurgery #JBJS

How can anatomical insight help guide a more standardized approach to AC-joint instability? In this JBJS commentary, Abed reflects on the anatomical study by Sugiura et al. “The Trapezius Aponeurosis Insertion on the Acromion. An Anatomical Study with a Possible Implication for Dynamic Stabilization of the Acromioclavicular Joint” Read the commentary and the associated JBJS article for a deeper perspective on AI in orthopaedics. 👉 bit.ly/4biVUg4 #acjoint #shouldersurgery #orthopaedics

In the latest episode of #OrthoJOE, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Saroo Sharda (Associate Dean Equity & Inclusion Faculty of Health Sciences, Associate Clinical Professor, Dept of Anesthesia, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University), who shared her insights on recognizing and addressing microaggressions in the medical field, emphasizing the importance of education and awareness. 👉 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or with the link below: bit.ly/40W1aBt #orthopaedics #DEI #healthequity #arthroplasty #JBJS #OrthopaedicEssentials #TraumaI

Featured in this week’s JBJS issue: “Subjective and Functional Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery. A Prospective Controlled Study” by Louie et al. This study examined dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, after anterior cervical surgery, a common issue with varying incidence rates. Researchers tracked 134 patients undergoing cervical or lumbar spine surgery, assessing dysphagia at five time points using the EAT-10 tool and Yale Swallow Protocol. Read the full article here: bit.ly/46Y4uQ6

How can anatomical insight help guide a more standardized approach to AC-joint instability? In this JBJS commentary, Abed reflects on the anatomical study by Sugiura et al. “The Trapezius Aponeurosis Insertion on the Acromion. An Anatomical Study with a Possible Implication for Dynamic Stabilization of the Acromioclavicular Joint” Read the commentary and the associated JBJS article for a deeper perspective on AI in orthopaedics. 👉 bit.ly/4biVUg4 #acjoint #shouldersurgery #orthopaedics

Read the latest JBJS today! On the cover of the JBJS Mar. 18, 2026, issue are 3 key articles: “Subjective and Functional Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery. A Prospective Controlled Study” by Louie et al. “Orthopaedic Research in Singapore: The Past, Present, and Future” by Tan et al. “What's New in Hand and Wrist Surgery” by Wagner et al. Access the full issue here: bit.ly/401PZ9N

🎙️ Femoral Pin Tracker Placement in Robotic-Assisted TKA: An RCT In the latest episode of Your Case Is On Hold, Ayesha and Andrew discuss the March 18, 2026 issue of JBJS, along with an added dose of entertainment and pop culture. Listen at the gym, on your commute, or whenever your case is on hold! ▶️ Listen to a clip from the discussion below, then tune in to the full JBJS podcast wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3Pd1VDO #residencyselection #totalhiprevision #JBJS #dysphagia #roboticassistedtka

"C5 Palsy After Cervical Spine Surgery: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Management" by Song et al. Read online at: bit.ly/4sB8TRi

🎙️ Femoral Pin Tracker Placement in Robotic-Assisted TKA: An RCT In the latest episode of Your Case Is On Hold, Ayesha and Andrew discuss the March 18, 2026 issue of JBJS, along with an added dose of entertainment and pop culture. Listen at the gym, on your commute, or whenever your case is on hold! ▶️ Listen to a clip from the discussion below, then tune in to the full JBJS podcast wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4rxxFAP #residencyselection #totalhiprevision #JBJS #dysphagia #roboticassistedtka