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The ReductionWednesday, September 23, 2026

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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American)Sep 22 2026

Ability of Deep Learning to Predict Surgical Recommendations for Distal Radial Fractures: A Feasibility Study.

A combined CNN and random forest AI model predicted hand surgeons' operative versus nonoperative recommendations for distal radius fractures with 87% accuracy using pre-reduction radiographs and…

Hand & Upper ExtremityOrthopaedic Trauma

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related ResearchSep 22 2026

A Novel Scoring System Can Estimate the Risk of Posttraumatic Osteonecrosis After Femoral Neck Fracture Fixation in Adults Younger Than 65 Years.

A new 8-point scoring system (FNF-ON8) using five preoperative variables better predicted osteonecrosis risk after femoral neck fracture fixation in patients under 65 than the Garden classification.

Orthopaedic Trauma

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsSep 11 2026

Trends in Research Gap Years Among Orthopaedic Residency Applicants.

Over a decade, dedicated research gap years among orthopaedic residency applicants doubled and were linked to higher academic productivity and match success, especially at the host institution.

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Classic

The Bone & Joint Journal2013 · Cited by 1,108

Proceedings of the International Consensus on Periprosthetic Joint Infection

International consensus on periprosthetic joint infection summarizes current prevention and management practices addressing variation in protocols across orthopedic centers worldwide.

Adult Reconstruction

Review

JBJS ReviewsApr 01 2026

Revisiting Intranasal Salmon Calcitonin: Historical Osteoporosis Evidence and a Potential Role in Acute Orthopaedic Pain Management.

Review concludes intranasal salmon calcitonin offers modest bone density benefits and short-term analgesic effects for osteoporotic vertebral fractures and acute orthopaedic pain, but is inferior to…

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