OrthoJOE

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guests Dr. Sheila Sprague (Research Director and Associate Professor PT at McMaster University) and Dr. Gerard Slobogean (Director of Clinical Research for the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine) in a discussion of the landmark PREPARE trial, focusing on skin antisepsis before fracture surgery.  

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In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Dr. Saroo Sharda (inaugural Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion for the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University; inaugural Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario; anesthesiologist; and creative writing coach) in a discussion on (1) the intersections between EDI, clinical work, and storytelling and (2) how to measure success in equity work.  

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In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss the value of basic science as a clinical research tool, with a specific focus on a recent JBJS study evaluating in vivo joint loads during swimming in patients with hip and knee prostheses.  

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In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guests Drs. Hans Kreder, Joseph Schatzker, and Marvin Tile, for a discussion on the history of the AO, the importance of mentorship, and the development of (1) the Schatzker classification system for tibial plateau fractures and (2) the Pennal-Tile classification system for pelvic fractures. 

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In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined once again by special guest Bob Schenck, MD (JBJS Deputy Editor for Arts and Humanities) for a discussion on the past, evolution, and future of the JBJS “What’s Important: Arts & Humanities” section, with an emphasis on the value of art in medicine.  

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In this bonus episode, from the newly introduced JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Dr. Jeff Husband reflects on his experiences as a Fellow at the Indiana Hand Center. 

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In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss the most impactful JBJS and OE articles from 2023 and make their predictions for important research themes in 2024. 

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In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss the upcoming JBJS article and accompanying editorial focusing on the often unpaid and unsupervised research year for medical students who wish to enter orthopaedics, with a call for faculty members to hold to up their part of the deal when mentoring medical students.  

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Tidd JL, Piuzzi NS. The Orthopaedic Forum. A Research Year for Medical Students. J Bone Joint Surg. 2024 Jan 3;106(1):78-83. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00340. https://bit.ly/3R0hBZm 

Swiontkowski MF: Editorial. The Orthopaedic Research Year: Faculty Mentors Must Hold up Their Part of the Deal. 2024 Jan 3;106(1):1. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.01167. https://bit.ly/47AvDpY 

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In this bonus episode, from the newly introduced JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Dr. Rick Matsen shares his memories on the life and legacy of Dr. Charles Rockwood Jr. 

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In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Milton (Chip) Routt, MD, in a discussion of changes and innovations in pelvic fracture management, with specific focus on the development and benefits of percutaneous fixation.    

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