High-yield, practice-defining musculoskeletal literature scanned, curated, and synthesized for orthopaedic surgeons, fellows, and residents. The Orthogate Weekly Journal Scan monitors both apex general flagships (JBJS, CORR, The Bone & Joint Journal, JAAOS) and dedicated subspecialty journals across 11 disciplines. Every edition appraises practice-changing Level-I and II clinical trials structured using the SBAR framework, delivering actionable attending mentor pearls with zero journal bias.
Improper techniques for biopsy can result in missed diagnoses and the contamination of surrounding tissue planes, and may compromise future limb salvage or amputation. A biopsy procedure must therefore be carefully considered and planned to avoid unnecessary treatment...
BACKGROUND: Tumor-induced osteomalacia is a rare and fascinating paraneoplastic syndrome usually caused by a small, benign phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor. Most tumors are treated surgically, but we are unaware of any reports that compare the results of curettage and segmental...
BACKGROUND: Survival is a key factor physicians consider when selecting a treatment modality for the treatment of spinal metastases. Various assessment systems can predict length of survival and facilitate selection of the most appropriate treatment. Spinal palsy is a prognostic...
Editor's Pick Missed low-grade infection in suspected aseptic loosening has no consequences for the survival of total hip arthroplasty. Boot W, Moojen DJ, Visser E, Lehr AM, De Windt TS, Van Hellemondt G, Geurts J, Tulp NJ, Schreurs BW, Burger BJ, Dhert WJ, Gawlitta D, Vogely...
Editor's Pick The Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score reflects the severity of knee osteoarthritis better than the revised Knee Society Score in a general Japanese population. Oishi K, Tsuda E, Yamamoto Y, Maeda S, Sasaki E, Chiba D, Takahashi I, Nakaji S, Ishibashi Y....
Editor's Pick Mobility of the first metatarsal-cuneiform joint in patients with and without hallux valgus: in vivo three-dimensional analysis using computerized tomography scan. Geng X, Wang C, Ma X, Wang X, Huang J, Zhang C, Xu J, Yang J. J Orthop Surg Res. 2015 Sep...
Editor's Pick The Effect of Timing on the Treatment and Outcome of Combined Fourth and Fifth Carpometacarpal Fracture Dislocations. Zhang C, Wang H, Liang C, Yu W, Li Y, Shang R, Huang C, Huang C. J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Sep 9. pii: S0363-5023(15)00953-3. doi:...