In person Course: October 2-3, 2026, Rosemont, IL (Course #2603082) Course Directors: Episode host J. Michael Wiater, MD, FAAOS and episode panelist Joseph A. Abboud, MD, FAAOS Episode panelist and faculty: Michael Lee Knudsen, MD, FAAOS Supplemental articles: Research article "Anatomic Versus Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Primary Osteoarthritis With an Intact Rotator Cuff: A Midterm Comparison of Early Top Performers" from the November 1, 2024 issue Research article "Outpatient Versus Inpatient Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Matched Cohort Analysis of Postoperative Complications, Surgical Outcomes, and Reimbursements" from the November 2023 issue of JAAOS Global Review article "Tuberosity Management in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fractures" from the February 1, 2026 issue Further reading on the Shoulder Arthroplasty Smart (SAS) score to quantify outcomes following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA): "Validation of a machine learning-derived clinical metric to quantify outcomes after total shoulder arthroplasty" J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021 Oct;30(10):2211-2224. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.01.021. Epub 2021 Feb 16. The JAAOS Journal Club podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of AAOS. The opinions, information, and discussions presented in the podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only. The podcast is not intended to provide legal advice as each case and jurisdiction will vary. Medical professionals should consult with their own attorney or an attorney involved in the claims process to address questions or concerns about any legal aspects associated with the patient evaluation.

JAAOS Editor-in-Chief Peter S. Rose, MD, FAAOS; JAAOS Research Editor Jeffrey S. Fischgrund, MD, FAAOS; and JAAOS Global Editor-in-Chief Gwo-Chin Lee, MD, FAAOS interview two 2025 JAAOS/JAAOS Global Elite Reviewers: Nicholas A. Abidi, MD, FAAOS Hesham Elbaseet, MD, M.Sc. (Ortho.) In this episode, the participants discuss the critical role of peer reviewers for the Academy's journals and their importance in maintaining editorial excellence. The reviewers share their individual approaches and perspectives on delivering high-quality peer reviews, highlighting how thoughtful, rigorous review helps ensure that JAAOS and JAAOS Global continue to publish high-quality, evidence-based, educational content that benefits the orthopaedic community.

Virtual Course: Live Streamed Lecture April 14-18, 2026 (Course #2603041) Learn more and register at https://www.aaos.org/education/courses/2603041/ Course Directors: Amit Jain, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAOS - Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD (host) and Carol D. Morris, MD, MS, FAAOS - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY Episode panelist and Faculty: Michael Raad, MD – University of Miami Health System, Miami, FL The podcast features a practical discussion on strategies for preparing for the board exam, including the use of lectures, ResStudy, OITE, goal setting, and completing question blocks from a question bank, as well as insights related to the course. The conversation also addresses the transition into fellowship following the board exam, with guidance on networking, mentorship, and thoughtfully planning the next stage of one's practice. Further reading: ROCK - https://www.aaos.org/education/resident-orthopaedic-core-knowledge/ The JAAOS Journal Club podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of AAOS. The opinions, information, and discussions presented in the podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only. The podcast is not intended to provide legal advice as each case and jurisdiction will vary. Medical professionals should consult with their own attorney or an attorney involved in the claims process to address questions or concerns about any legal aspects associated with the patient evaluation.

• Host Peter S. Rose, MD, FAAOS, JAAOS Editor-in-Chief, and panelists Jeffrey S. Fischgrund, MD, FAAOS, JAAOS Research Editor, Gwo-Chin Lee, MD, FAAOS, JAAOS Global Editor-in-Chief, and Hans Koelsch, PhD, AAOS Director, Publishing, discuss the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) and its transition to a fully digital format, starting January 1, 2026
• Also discussed: an upcoming editorial in the final print issue (December 15, 2025), a new electronic table of contents feature, and new visual abstract feature to accompany articles

The JAAOS Journal Club podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly.

• Virtual Course: November 6-8, 2025 (Course #2503269)
• Learn more and register at https://www.aaos.org/education/courses/2503269-3345/
• Course Directors: J. Mark Melhorn MD FAAOS, Marilyn L. Yodlowski MD PhD FAAOS, and Barry Gelinas MD DC FIAIME
• Supplemental articles:
• Review article "A Comprehensive Review of Injury Causation Analysis Methodology for the Assessment of Workers' Compensation and Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries" from the March 1, 2025 issue
• JAAOS Global Research article "Workers' Compensation: The Burden on Healthcare Resource Utilization After Foot and Ankle Surgery" from the December, 2023 issue
• Research article "The Influence of Workers' Compensation Status on Patient-Reported Outcomes after Cervical Disc Arthroplasty at an Ambulatory Surgical Center" from the September 1, 2023 issue
• AAOS Now article "Why Workers' Compensation Expertise Still Matters for Orthopaedic Surgeons" 17:16-2023.
• AAOS Now article "Workers' Compensation Cases: Learn the Differences between 'Medically Necessary,' 'Reasonable,' and 'Appropriate'" 15:28-29, 2021.

The JAAOS Journal Club podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly.

The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of AAOS. The opinions, information, and discussions presented in the podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only. The podcast is not intended to provide legal advice as each case and jurisdiction will vary. Medical professionals should consult with their own attorney or an attorney involved in the claims process to address questions or concerns about any legal aspects associated with the patient evaluation.

• Virtual Course: November 6-8, 2025 (Course #2503269)
• Learn more and register at https://www.aaos.org/education/courses/2503269-3345/
• Course Directors: J. Mark Melhorn MD FAAOS, Marilyn L. Yodlowski MD PhD FAAOS, and Barry Gelinas MD DC FIAIME
• Supplemental articles:
• Review article "A Comprehensive Review of Injury Causation Analysis Methodology for the Assessment of Workers' Compensation and Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries" from the March 1, 2025 issue.
• JAAOS Global Research article "Workers' Compensation: The Burden on Healthcare Resource Utilization After Foot and Ankle Surgery" from the December, 2023 issue.
• Research article "The Influence of Workers' Compensation Status on Patient-Reported Outcomes after Cervical Disc Arthroplasty at an Ambulatory Surgical Center" from the September 1, 2023 issue.
• AAOS Now article "Why Workers' Compensation Expertise Still Matters for Orthopaedic Surgeons" 17:16-2023.
• AAOS Now article "Workers' Compensation Cases: Learn the Differences between 'Medically Necessary,' 'Reasonable,' and 'Appropriate'" 15:28-29, 2021.

The JAAOS Journal Club podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly.

The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of AAOS. The opinions, information, and discussions presented in the podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only. The podcast is not intended to provide legal advice as each case and jurisdiction will vary. Medical professionals should consult with their own attorney or an attorney involved in the claims process to address questions or concerns about any legal aspects associated with the patient evaluation.

• Virtual Course: September 12-13, 2025 (Course #2503265)
• Learn more and register here.
• Course Directors: Tom L. Bradbury, MD, FAAOS and Kevin B. Fricka, MD, FAAOS
• Episode panelist: Michael Ast, MD
• JAAOS articles discussed:
  • JAAOS Global Research article "Administration of Low-dose Hyperbaric Bupivacaine for Spinal Anesthesia in the Setting of Outpatient Arthroplasty" from the May, 2024 issue
  • JAAOS Global Review article "Updates on Evidence-Based Controversies for Outpatient Joint Arthroplasties" from the October, 2024 issue

The JAAOS Journal Club podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly.

• In-Person Course: May 30-31, 2025 (Course #2503245)
• Learn more and register at https://www.aaos.org/education/courses/2503245
• Course Director: Brian Mullis, MD, FAAOS, FACS, FAOrthA
• Episode panelists and faculty: David Goodspeed, MD, FAAOS, and Emily Wagstrom, MD, FAAOS
• JAAOS articles discussed:
• Review article "External Fixation Before Planned Conversion to Internal Fixation in Orthopaedic Trauma: Controversies and Current Trends" from the October 1, 2024 issue
• Research article "A Good Tip-Apex Distance Does Not Make Up For a Poor Reduction in Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures Treated with an Cephalomedullary Nail: The Utility of the Neck-Shaft Angle in Preventing Fixation Failure" from the January 15, 2024 issue
• Review article "Traumatic Rhabdomyolysis: Crush Syndrome, Compartment Syndrome, and the 'Found Down' Patient" from the February 15, 2024 issue

The JAAOS Journal Club podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly.