The Essential Orthopaedic Surgery Knowledge Engine for Medical Students & Sub-Is

Navigating musculoskeletal surgical rotations, trauma call, and residency applications requires targeted, high-yield preparation. This curated guide provides 50 verified direct RSS feeds delivering daily clinical pearls, landmark Level-1 evidence, operative approaches, and board review insights directly to your reader.

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Import all 50 feeds grouped into rotation-ready folders (Trauma, Arthroplasty, Sports, Spine, Podcasts, and Match Strategy) in seconds.

Sub-Internship Survival Tip:

Prior to morning trauma rounds or scrubbing into cases, search your RSS reader for the surgical indication or classification (e.g., Vancouver femoral fracture, Gustilo open fracture, or reverse shoulder arthroplasty). Reviewing a 2-page JAAOS review or OTA technique guide beforehand ensures immediate mastery of anatomy and radiographic landmarks.


Section 1: Flagship General Orthopaedics

# Resource & Publisher Scope & Medical Student Rationale Direct Access
1 The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS - American Volume)
Wolters Kluwer Health / JBJS, Inc.

Scope: Published semi-monthly (24 issues/year). As the gold-standard journal in orthopaedic surgery globally, JBJS publishes landmark Level-I/II clinical trials, long-term prospective outcome studies, and meta-analyses across all musculoskeletal subspecialties.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: JBJS defines global standard-of-care orthopaedic practice. Medical students and sub-interns frequently encounter questions on rounds rooted in JBJS landmark trials. Subscribing builds foundational evidence appraisal skills and familiarity with practice-changing clinical guidelines.
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2 Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR)
Wolters Kluwer Health / Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons (ABJS)

Scope: Published monthly. CORR focuses on clinical investigation, surgical innovation, translational basic science, and surgical ethics. Articles adhere to a structured question-driven format accompanied by master-surgeon 'CORR Insights' commentaries.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: The structured question-driven format (Questions/Purposes, Methods, Results, Discussion) trains medical students on how surgical hypotheses are constructed and rigorously tested, while 'CORR Insights' provide expert clinical context before assisting in cases.
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3 The Bone & Joint Journal (BJJ - British Volume)
The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery

Scope: Published monthly. BJJ is the premier European/Commonwealth orthopaedic journal, publishing high-impact multicentre randomized trials, national arthroplasty registry reports, and surgical technique evaluations.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Provides essential exposure to international surgical standards, European management algorithms, and national registry data (e.g., UK National Joint Registry), broadening surgical perspectives beyond North American training dogma.
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Section 2: Flagship Educational & Clinical Reviews

# Resource & Publisher Scope & Medical Student Rationale Direct Access
4 Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS)
Wolters Kluwer Health / American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Scope: Published semi-monthly (24 issues/year). The official continuous educational review journal of the AAOS, featuring comprehensive clinical monographs, official AAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), and surgical technique updates.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Functions as a living, continuously updated textbook. JAAOS review articles serve as the primary source material for the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE) and board exams, offering high-yield clinical pearls and diagnostic algorithms.
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5 JBJS Reviews
Wolters Kluwer Health / JBJS, Inc.

Scope: Published monthly. Dedicated continuous-education journal delivering systematic reviews, 'Current Concepts' syntheses, multidisciplinary management reviews, and step-by-step surgical strategy appraisals.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Directly bridges anatomy and pathophysiology to reconstructive options. Synthesizes controversial topics (e.g., single vs. double-row rotator cuff repair, direct anterior vs. posterior hip approach) into clear summaries for rapid rotation preparation.
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6 JAAOS Global Research & Reviews
Wolters Kluwer Health / American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Scope: Published monthly as an open-access international peer-reviewed journal. Features global original research, case reports, review articles, and clinical evaluations addressing regional practice variations.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Provides unrestricted open access to clinical pearls, rare case presentations, and international surgical techniques without paywalls, fostering early case analysis and radiographic diagnostic skills.
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7 Bone & Joint Open (BJO)
The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery

Scope: Published monthly as a Gold Open Access companion to BJJ. Focuses on rapid-turnaround original research, pilot surgical trials, biomechanical assessments, and registry analytics.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Offers open access to contemporary clinical investigations and preliminary surgical data, ideal for medical students seeking research ideas, methodology models, and emerging surgical trends.
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Section 3: Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Surgery

# Resource & Publisher Scope & Medical Student Rationale Direct Access
8 Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma (JOT)
Wolters Kluwer / Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)

Scope: Published monthly. The premier journal devoted to complex fracture fixation, periarticular trauma, nonunions, malunions, polytrauma resuscitation, and trauma biomechanics.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Essential for trauma bay and emergency department on-call shifts. Provides high-yield updates on AO/OTA fracture classifications, compartment syndrome pressure thresholds, and intramedullary nailing pearls.
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9 Injury (International Journal of the Care of the Injured)
Elsevier

Scope: Published monthly. International multidisciplinary trauma journal covering the full care continuum from resuscitation and damage control orthopaedics to definitive fixation and long-term functional recovery.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Delivers foundational knowledge in damage control orthopaedics (DCO vs. early total care), massive transfusion protocols, open fracture debridement timing (Gustilo-Anderson), and mangled extremity management.
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10 OTA International (Open Access Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma)
Wolters Kluwer / Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)

Scope: Published quarterly as a Gold Open Access journal. Highlights peer-reviewed clinical studies, surgical technique guides, operative video articles, and global trauma care initiatives.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Completely open access, making it ideal for studying step-by-step reduction maneuvers, fluoroscopic landmarks, and plating configurations prior to scrubbing into acute trauma cases.
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11 Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery (AOTS)
Springer Nature

Scope: Published monthly. Covers acute fracture care, fracture fixation biomechanics, osteotomy techniques, arthroscopic interventions, and peri-implant infection management.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: High-yield for orthopaedic emergency coverage, focusing on practical radiographic parameters (e.g., tip-apex distance, column classifications) and acute surgical stabilization principles.
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12 International Orthopaedics (SICOT)
Springer Nature / Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie

Scope: Published monthly as the official journal of SICOT. Covers global reconstructive surgery, neglected trauma management, deformity corrections, and innovative surgical techniques from over 110 countries.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Demonstrates management strategies for advanced, neglected, or complex musculoskeletal conditions and resource-adapted surgical techniques, broadening clinical acumen.
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Section 4: Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty

# Resource & Publisher Scope & Medical Student Rationale Direct Access
13 The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA)
Elsevier / American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

Scope: Published monthly. The benchmark journal dedicated exclusively to primary and revision total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA), robotic joint surgery, bearing tribology, and periprosthetic joint infection (PJI).

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Primary reference for joint replacement services. Covers surgical approaches (direct anterior vs. posterior hip), implant fixation principles, PJI diagnostic criteria (MSIS/ICM), and periprosthetic fracture algorithms (Vancouver classification).
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14 Arthroplasty Today
Elsevier / AAHKS

Scope: Published bimonthly as a Gold Open Access journal. Emphasizes complex case reports, technical surgical notes, intraoperative complication management, and patient-reported outcome measures in joint arthroplasty.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Delivers concise case studies on intraoperative decision-making during unexpected arthroplasty hurdles (e.g., extensor mechanism rupture, intraoperative femur fracture, severe bone loss).
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15 Bone & Joint 360
The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery

Scope: Published bimonthly. Scans global orthopaedic literature to deliver structured expert commentaries, critical appraisals, and concise syntheses across subspecialties with major focus on reconstruction and trauma.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: An exceptional literature digest for time-constrained medical students. Allows quick review of landmark papers and contemporary practice changes via 2-minute executive summaries.
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16 Bone & Joint Research (BJR)
The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery

Scope: Published monthly in Gold Open Access format. Focuses on interdisciplinary basic, translational, and clinical science, 3D printing/porous implants, PJI biomarkers, tribology, and regenerative orthopaedics.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Bridges laboratory discoveries with bedside patient care, helping students master modern diagnostic markers for periprosthetic infection, implant osseointegration, and cutting-edge biologic scaffolds.
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Section 5: Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy

# Resource & Publisher Scope & Medical Student Rationale Direct Access
17 The American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM)
SAGE Publishing / American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Scope: Published 14 times per year. Flagship peer-reviewed sports medicine journal covering major clinical trials, biomechanical ligament testing, injury epidemiology, and surgical outcome studies.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Crucial for understanding evidence in sports traumatology, such as ACL graft choices (patellar tendon vs. quad vs. hamstring), multiligament knee injuries, meniscal repair vs. meniscectomy, and return-to-sport protocols.
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18 Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Elsevier / Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)

Scope: Published monthly. Dedicated to minimally invasive joint surgery, arthroscopic technique innovations, intra-articular anatomy, and diagnostic procedures across shoulder, knee, hip, and small joints.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: The premier publication for mastering 3D arthroscopic anatomy, portal placement landmarks, neurovascular danger zones, and operative repair techniques (e.g., Bankart repair, rotator cuff repair, FAI osteochondroplasty).
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19 Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM)
SAGE Publishing / AOSSM

Scope: Published continuously online as a Gold Open Access journal. Focuses on international clinical studies, sports epidemiology, rehabilitation protocols, non-surgical sports care, and orthobiologics (PRP, BMAC).

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Provides freely accessible, globally diverse clinical data and systematic reviews, ideal for developing a balanced understanding of operative versus conservative sports injury management.
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20 Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (KSSTA)
Wiley / European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)

Scope: Published monthly. Focuses on complex knee ligament reconstructions, osteotomies around the knee, cartilage restoration, meniscal allograft transplantation, and sports traumatology.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Teaches rotational knee stability concepts (e.g., anterolateral ligament reconstruction, ramp lesions), lower limb alignment principles, and clinical examination maneuvers (pivot-shift, dial test, Lachman test).
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Section 6: Spine Surgery

# Resource & Publisher Scope & Medical Student Rationale Direct Access
21 Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES)
Elsevier / American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)

Scope: Published monthly. The official journal of ASES and international shoulder and elbow societies, covering surgical techniques, prosthetic design, biomechanics, arthroscopy, and arthroplasty.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Foundational for shoulder physical exam tests (Hawkins-Kennedy, Neer, O'Brien, Lift-Off, Speed's), understanding glenoid bone loss quantification, and comparing anatomic vs. reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
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22 JSES International
Elsevier / ASES

Scope: Published bimonthly in Gold Open Access format. Features original clinical research, surgical technical notes, case series, and upper extremity rehabilitation evaluations.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Delivers open-access surgical pearls, specialized technique modifications, and step-by-step reconstructions for proximal humerus fractures, AC joint dislocations, and distal biceps tendon repairs.
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23 The Journal of Hand Surgery (American Volume - JHS-Am)
Elsevier / American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)

Scope: Published monthly. Covers hand, wrist, and peripheral nerve surgery, microsurgery, congenital anomalies, flexor/extensor tendon repairs, and upper extremity trauma.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: High-yield resource for functional hand anatomy (flexor pulley system, intrinsic/extrinsic muscles), nerve distributions, hand infections (Kanavel's signs of flexor tenosynovitis), and carpal instability (SLAC/SNAC wrist).
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24 Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume - JHS-Eur)
SAGE Publishing / FESSH & BSSH

Scope: Published 10 times per year. Features clinical trials, microsurgical techniques, WALANT (wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet) methods, Dupuytren disease treatments, and small joint arthroplasty.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Broadens exposure to European operative strategies, office-based hand surgery under local anesthesia, and rehabilitation protocols for tendon transfers and nerve injuries.
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Section 7: Pediatric Orthopaedics

# Resource & Publisher Scope & Medical Student Rationale Direct Access
25 Journal of Hand and Microsurgery
Springer Nature / Society of Hand & Microsurgeons

Scope: Published bimonthly. Dedicated to microvascular reconstruction, free tissue transfer, digital replantation, peripheral nerve repairs, and complex upper extremity reconstructive surgery.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Teaches fundamental microsurgical principles, vascular anatomy, replantation viability criteria, and soft tissue flap coverage essential for complex trauma and upper extremity reconstructive surgery.
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26 Spine
Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)

Scope: Published semi-monthly (24 issues/year). The premier, highest-volume international journal covering spinal pathology, surgical reconstruction, spinal deformity correction, biomechanics, and degenerative conditions.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Critical for spinal emergencies (cauda equina syndrome, epidural abscess, acute cervical cord trauma, ASIA neurological scoring) and distinguishing surgical indications from conservative care.
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27 The Spine Journal
Elsevier / North American Spine Society (NASS)

Scope: Published monthly. High-impact multidisciplinary spine journal focusing on evidence-based surgical interventions, clinical trials, minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS), motion preservation, and outcomes.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Teaches critical appraisal and differential diagnosis for back/leg pain, radiculopathy vs. myelopathy (Hoffmann, Babinski, hyperreflexia), and lumbar spinal stenosis vs. vascular claudication.
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28 Global Spine Journal (GSJ)
SAGE Publishing / AO Spine

Scope: Published 8 times per year in Gold Open Access format. Official journal of AO Spine covering spine trauma, spinal cord injury, deformity, tumor, infection, and degenerative conditions.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Provides open access to official AO Spine classification schemes (Subaxial Cervical, Thoracolumbar, and Sacral classifications) and global management guidelines frequently referenced on morning rounds.
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Section 8: Foot & Ankle Surgery

# Resource & Publisher Scope & Medical Student Rationale Direct Access
29 European Spine Journal
Springer Nature / EUROSPINE

Scope: Published monthly. Devoted to functional spinal anatomy, spinal deformity analysis, spinal biomechanics, surgical technique refinements, and rehabilitative spine protocols.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Excellent resource for mastering spinopelvic parameters (pelvic incidence, pelvic tilt, sacral slope, sagittal vertical axis) and understanding alignment restoration in adult spinal deformity.
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30 Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (JPO)
Wolters Kluwer / Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA)

Scope: Published 10 times per year. The leading peer-reviewed journal focused exclusively on pediatric musculoskeletal conditions: DDH, clubfoot, cerebral palsy, pediatric spine, and skeletal trauma.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Foundational for pediatric fracture management and developmental disorders. Covers Salter-Harris growth plate classifications, pediatric remodeling principles, Gartland supracondylar humerus fracture urgency, and DDH screening protocols.
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31 Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (JPOSNA)
POSNA / Open Journal Systems

Scope: Published quarterly in Gold Open Access format. Emphasizes master surgical techniques, operative video walkthroughs, casting/splinting primers, and clinical concept reviews.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Specifically structured for orthopaedic trainees. Features instructional cast application guides, reduction pearls for pediatric forearm fractures, and video-based surgical anatomy reviews.
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32 Journal of Children's Orthopaedics (JCO)
SAGE Publishing / European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)

Scope: Published bimonthly in Gold Open Access format. Covers paediatric musculoskeletal surgery, skeletal dysplasias, limb deformity correction, and hip pathologies (Perthes disease, SCFE).

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Key resource for understanding the pediatric limp (Kocher criteria for septic arthritis vs. transient synovitis), SCFE stabilization principles (Klein's line, Trethowan sign), and guided growth/epiphysiodesis concepts.
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Section 9: Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

# Resource & Publisher Scope & Medical Student Rationale Direct Access
33 Foot & Ankle International (FAI)
SAGE Publishing / American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)

Scope: Published monthly. Flagship journal of AOFAS specializing in surgical and medical management of foot and ankle conditions, deformity correction, total ankle replacement, trauma reconstruction, and sports injuries.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Essential for learning weight-bearing biomechanics, normal/pathological gait cycles, radiographic lines and angles (Meary's angle, Bohler's angle), and physical examination tests (Thompson squeeze test, Coleman block test, Silfverskiöld test).
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34 Foot and Ankle Surgery
Elsevier / European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS)

Scope: Published 8 times per year. Covers reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, minimally invasive foot surgery (MIFS), arthroscopy, hindfoot osteotomies, and diabetic limb salvage.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Provides clear insights into percutaneous and minimally invasive corrective techniques, osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs), and complex post-traumatic hindfoot reconstruction.
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35 Journal of Orthopaedic Research (JOR)
Wiley / Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS)

Scope: Published monthly. Covers cellular biology, osteoimmunology, mechanobiology, biomaterials, wear mechanics, fracture repair pathways, and primary musculoskeletal bone and soft-tissue tumor biology.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Teaches fundamental scientific principles: primary bone healing vs. secondary endochondral ossification, articular cartilage wear mechanics, implant osseointegration, and molecular pathways in musculoskeletal malignancies (osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma).
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36 Acta Orthopaedica
Nordic Orthopaedic Federation (NOF) / Open Journal Systems

Scope: Published continuously online as a Diamond Open Access journal. Renowned for publishing population-based data from Nordic national arthroplasty, fracture, and ligament registries, as well as radiostereometric analysis (RSA) implant micromotion studies.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Teaches how large-scale registry surveillance identifies subtle implant failure modes and real-world prosthesis survivorship. Crucial for understanding clinical epidemiology and evidence-based implant selection.
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Section 10: Musculoskeletal Oncology & Basic Science

# Resource & Publisher Scope & Medical Student Rationale Direct Access
37 BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
BioMed Central / Springer Nature

Scope: Continuous publication open-access journal covering prevention, diagnosis, surgical interventions, non-operative therapies, biomechanics, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Delivers cross-disciplinary studies spanning physical therapy, diagnostic imaging, and non-operative management, reinforcing holistic patient care required on musculoskeletal rotations.
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38 The Orthobullets Podcast
Orthobullets

Scope: Daily 10–20 minute bite-sized audio reviews systematically covering topics across the entire Orthobullets core curriculum: trauma, reconstruction, pediatrics, sports, spine, hand, foot & ankle, tumor, and basic science.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: The quintessential daily commute review tool. Provides high-yield, structured overviews of core pathology, classification schemes, surgical anatomy, and exam buzzwords necessary for sub-internship pimping, shelf exams, and OITE prep.
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39 OrthoClips Podcast Series
OrthoClips / Dr. Saqib Rehman

Scope: Short, focused audio modules (10–30 minutes) highlighting practical fracture management tips, classic surgical pearls, common pitfalls, and key paper critiques.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Ideal for overnight on-call shifts. Delivers rapid management algorithms for acute consults (e.g., supracondylar humerus fractures, subtrochanteric femur fractures, compartment syndrome, and acute joint infections).
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40 JAAOS Unplugged (Official AAOS Podcast)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Scope: Bi-monthly audio companion to JAAOS produced in collaboration with the AAOS Resident Assembly. Features concise summaries of the latest comprehensive review articles, surgical techniques, and resident-oriented practice tips.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: JAAOS review articles represent the gold standard for clinical didactics in orthopaedics. Listening to these summaries provides deep conceptual grounding and authoritative evidence to cite on attending rounds.
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Section 11: Podcasts & Multimedia Clinical Review

# Resource & Publisher Scope & Medical Student Rationale Direct Access
41 The Bone & Joint Journal (BJJ) Podcast
The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery

Scope: Monthly author interviews discussing practice-changing clinical trials, prospective cohort studies, and systematic reviews published in The Bone & Joint Journal and Bone & Joint 360\.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Helps students develop critical appraisal skills by listening to lead investigators discuss trial design challenges, clinical implications, and surgical nuance.
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42 OrthoJOE (The JBJS Podcast with OrthoEvidence)
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery / OrthoEvidence

Scope: Hosted by Dr. Mohit Bhandari and Dr. Marc Swiontkowski, this series delivers high-level discussions on breakthrough orthopaedic trials, evidence summaries, methodology, and archival historical insights.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Reinforces Level 1 evidence in orthopaedic trauma and reconstruction, providing the scientific backbone behind common surgical protocols and critical appraisal methods.
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43 The OTA Podcast (Orthopaedic Trauma Association)
Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)

Scope: Official podcast channel of the OTA. Features 20–30 minute high-yield case discussions for boards and OITE, master debates, trauma classification breakdowns, and interviews with fracture surgery leaders.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: High-yield preparation for trauma sub-internships. The dedicated board review episodes walk through indications, surgical approaches, and reduction strategies for common and complex fractures.
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44 AO Trauma North America Internet Live Series: Orthopaedic Trauma Journal Club
AO Foundation / AO Trauma North America

Scope: Audio journal club series dissecting the biomechanical principles of fracture fixation, biology of bone healing, relative vs. absolute stability, and current controversy cases.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: AO principles are fundamental to orthopaedic surgery. This feed teaches the mechanics of plating, intramedullary nailing, and external fixation that every student is expected to grasp before assisting in the OR.
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45 Nailed It Ortho Podcast
Nailed It Ortho / Dr. Wendell Cole & Dr. Jamal Fitts

Scope: Created specifically for residents and medical students, featuring conversational interviews with top subspecialists breaking down anatomy, indications, surgical technique step-by-steps, and career advice.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: The most relatable peer-to-peer format available. Episodes are structured around clear takeaways: pre-op evaluation, intra-operative pearls, anatomy landmarks to protect, and post-op protocols.
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Section 12: Academic Society News, Match & Innovation

# Resource & Publisher Scope & Medical Student Rationale Direct Access
46 Behind The Knife: Orthopaedic Surgery Core Review
Behind The Knife

Scope: High-yield clerkship crash courses, trauma protocols, and subspecialty deep dives focusing on surgical anatomy, perioperative management, critical care, and OR etiquette.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Exceptional preparation for surgical clerkships and sub-internships, reviewing core operative anatomy, knot tying, instrumentation, fluid management, and trauma resuscitation.
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47 POSNA Peds Ortho (The Cut / Pediatric Digest)
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA)

Scope: Official podcast of POSNA featuring literature reviews, annual meeting debates, and subspecialty discussions on DDH, SCFE, pediatric trauma, clubfoot, and scoliosis.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Pediatric orthopaedics heavily populates shelf exams and the OITE. This podcast simplifies pediatric growth plate physiology (Salter-Harris), alignment variants, and urgent pediatric conditions.
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48 The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)
Massachusetts Medical Society

Scope: Published weekly. The premier general medical journal globally, frequently publishing practice-defining surgical trials (e.g., knee arthroscopy vs. PT, aspirin vs. LMWH for fracture thromboprophylaxis, surgical timing in hip fractures).

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Equips students with the definitive Level-I randomized trials that attendings cite on rounds, while keeping trainees informed on perioperative and systemic medical management.
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49 JAMA Surgery
American Medical Association (JAMA Network)

Scope: Published monthly. The highest-impact surgery journal worldwide, featuring clinical trials, surgical outcomes research, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, and surgical leadership studies.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Key for mastering perioperative optimization, anticoagulation timing, surgical safety, and operating room dynamics relevant to all surgical rotations.
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50 The Lancet
Elsevier

Scope: Published weekly. Covers global surgical health, high-impact clinical trials, major systematic reviews, and the global burden of musculoskeletal disease.

High-Yield Student Takeaway: Delivers macro-level perspectives on healthcare delivery, trauma systems, and multicentre surgical investigations.
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Curated for Medical Students and Orthopaedic Residency Applicants by Orthogate.org.