Reinaldo Colon-Morillo, MD

Using basketball shooting motion to learn brachial plexus nerve roots is the best thing I've learned in residency

Have you ever wondered about best surgical approaches to the elbow in the setting of trauma? Find out here by checking out this JAAOS article. dx.doi.org/10.5435/JAAOS-…

Give a warm welcome to the 2026-2027 AAOS Social Media Ambassadors! This group shares a passion for communication & amplifies opportunities to engage and reach new audiences. We’re excited to work with you! You know them, you love them, and if you don’t already...follow them!

Stable ankle fracture with medial clear space widening — but the patient walked in wearing regular shoes. Would you operate or treat functionally? Let’s discuss the nuances of ankle fracture stability.

The 2026 OTA Spring Comprehensive Fracture Course for Residents will be held at Dallas Marriott Downtown April 8-11. Find full details and registration at bit.ly/4sba89K #orthotwitter #residenteducation #orthopaedics

Having a leadership title does not make you a leader Some of the greatest leaders have no titles at all

The position of distal locking screws is associated with early articular collapse after distal radius fracture ORIF. Read more in the February 2026 issue of JHS! jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #distalradius #fracture #wristsurgery #lockingplate

Hamate autograft offers reliable healing for patients with proximal scaphoid fracture nonunion. @reinaldocolonmd @NMC_SD #Autograft #Military #Nonunion #ProximalPole #Scaphoid #HandSurgery jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

Fresh off the press in JHS

@generalorthomd Congrats!!

This amazing woman and I are getting married! We met ~3 yrs ago and have been inseparable since. 7 countries, ~150 ski days, climbed mts, daily laughs, and consistent love and support I never knew existed. She embodies kindness and makes me better in every way. I’m so lucky.

The last dance begins soon. PGY-5s

TATIS WALKOFF HOMER!! ⚡️ SO MANY WALKOFFS TONIGHT (via @MLB)

Our first case discussion is TOMORROW! Swipe through to see our presenters! Don't forget to register via the link in our bio 💫

Research. Submit. Present. 📢 The SOMOS 2025 Abstract Submission deadline is June 1st—don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation! bit.ly/3WhsSa1 #SOMOS2025

Congrats to MAJ Alfred (A.J.) Pisano on being selected as the 2025 CDR Michael T. Mazurek Clinical Scholar Award recipient! A spine surgeon at @WalterReedOrtho, he’ll attend the AAOS/OREF/ORS program this October. An outstanding clinician and leader.

Residents! Want the opportunity to present your research at our Annual Meeting? Submit your abstracts today: bit.ly/3WhsSa1. #SOMOS2025

Unveiling the key takeaways from: Representation Matters: A Higher Percentage of Women Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty is Associated with an Increased Number of Women Residents. @marykmulcaheymd @LoyolaOrthoRes @theorthopoddess bit.ly/4ip2XFZ

Away rotations are critical for matching into ortho! ✳️Medical students applying to ortho residency are applying to more away rotations than previously noted ✳️Most students match at programs where they do away rotations or their home program rb.gy/7r3t6t @jbjs

Kapandji Technique link.springer.com/article/10.100… Is the CRAFFT Study @MrDanPerry going to kill this? ndorms.ox.ac.uk/research/clini… #orthotwitter #orthopedics #orthopaedics

What an honor to join these military surgeons past and present in accepting the Kappa Delta Award for our efforts to improve the treatment of shoulder instability @AAOS1 @OREF @drprovencher @BrettOwensMD @jondickensmd @SParada_MD @JohnTokish @LanceLeClereMD @eoghanthurley

No amount of apples (or organic sauces…?) can keep these docs away from #AAOS2025! Who’s ready for day 1??