This week in General Orthopaedics

Jul 6–12, 2026 · 6 new studies, 10 reviews · General Orthopaedics archive · All weeks

The new General Orthopaedics research The Reduction sent the week of Jul 6–12, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.

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New research

  1. Bridging the Gap: Social Media as an Untapped Tool in Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship Recruitment.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Sep 01 2026 · PubMed

    Only 9% of orthopaedic trauma fellowship programs use social media for recruitment; Instagram accounts showing case content generate substantial engagement.

  2. Federated Computing in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Paradigm Shift in Collaborative Multicenter Research.

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · Aug 19 2026 · PubMed

    Federated computing enables privacy-preserving multicenter orthopaedic research by bringing analysis code to institutional data and returning encrypted results, overcoming barriers to collaboration.

  3. Advocacy for Medical Students Applying to Orthopaedic Surgery: A Practical Guide for Attending Physicians.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Jul 07 2026 · PubMed

    Attending physicians can advocate effectively for orthopaedic surgery applicants through mentorship, support during away rotations, and transparent communication about competitive trends and expectations.

  4. Shaping Modern Practice in South Korea: A Centennial Review of Orthopaedics at Severance Hospital and Yonsei University College of Medicine.

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · Jun 23 2026 · PubMed

    Orthopaedics at Severance Hospital evolved from its 1926 foundation as Korea's first specialty through institutional development, contributing to Korean medical advancement and founding the Korean Orthopaedic Association.

  5. Radiation Exposure in the Orthopaedic Surgeon: Guidelines, Impact, and Reduction Techniques.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Jun 22 2026 · PubMed

    Orthopaedic surgeons face cumulative ionizing radiation exposure with documented risks of cataracts and cancer; current guidelines recommend protective strategies including lead aprons and distance maximization.

  6. Tick-Borne Diseases in Orthopaedic Practice: Lyme Arthritis and Alpha-gal Syndrome.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Jun 12 2026 · PubMed

    Orthopaedic surgeons must recognize Lyme arthritis and alpha-gal syndrome; AGS raises specific concerns about biologic implants and perioperative management.

Recent reviews

  1. Are We Choosing and Training the Best Surgeons?

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · Nov 05 2025 · PubMed

    Orthopaedic residency selection should employ holistic review processes and address barriers disproportionately affecting underrepresented groups to attract diverse, well-matched candidates.

  2. A Comprehensive Review of Injury Causation Analysis Methodology for the Assessment of Workers' Compensation and Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Mar 01 2025 · PubMed

    Systematic injury causation analysis methodology helps orthopaedic surgeons provide expert opinions on workers' compensation and motor vehicle collision injury cases.

  3. Strategies to Promote Health Equity for Orthopaedic Surgery Patients Who Speak a Language Other Than English.

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · Feb 06 2025 · PubMed

    This article proposes strategies—interpreter access, multilingual resources, workforce diversity, and standardized language data collection—to improve health equity for orthopaedic patients with limited English proficiency.

  4. Hydraulic Joint Function and Osteoarthritis.

    JBJS Reviews · Dec 01 2023 · PubMed

    Osteoarthritis involves subchondral vasculomechanical dysfunction with impaired hydraulic pressure transmission; understanding bone perfusion physiology is key to better treatment strategies.

  5. Environmental Sustainability in the Orthopaedic Operating Room.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Nov 01 2022 · PubMed

    Orthopaedic operating rooms contribute to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions; implementing sustainable practices reduces environmental impact while maintaining patient safety and controlling costs.

  6. The Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society.

    The Bone & Joint Journal · May 2021 · PubMed

    Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society studies average ten years from proposal to publication with higher numbers of clinical sites significantly reducing enrollment time.

  7. Concussion Management for the Orthopaedic Surgeon.

    JBJS Reviews · Nov 2020 · PubMed

    Orthopaedic team physicians must recognize concussion signs, perform sideline evaluation after ruling out serious injury, and implement evidence-based management protocols.

  8. Talking points for the safe and effective alleviation of pain.

    The Bone & Joint Journal · Sep 2020 · PubMed

    Comprehensive biopsychosocial strategies and strong patient-clinician relationships enhance pain relief more effectively than medication alone in orthopaedic care.

  9. "Virtual" Boot Camp: Orthopaedic Intern Education in the Time of COVID-19 and Beyond.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Sep 01 2020 · PubMed

    Virtual boot camp successfully delivered validated PGY-1 orthopaedic education during COVID-19, providing scalable alternative to in-person training with technology integration.

  10. The Orthopaedic Political Action Committee: Growth and Influence Over 20 Years.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Jul 15 2020 · PubMed

    OrthoPAC has become a powerful healthcare advocacy tool since 1999, enabling orthopaedic surgeons to influence federal policy for musculoskeletal care.

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