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BJJ, edited by Professor Fares Haddad, is the flagship journal published by The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery, a registered charity.
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The SCOOTT is a multicentre, three-arm, RCT which is currently being undertaken, comparing the clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of an enhanced package of non-surgical management, trapeziectomy, and thumb CMCJA.

#RCT #Thumb #Ortho #Surgery #Trial #OrthoSky #MedSky

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Anteroposterior radiograph of a 68-year-old female patient showing severe osteoarthritis of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb with adduction of the first metacarpal and compensatory hyperextension of the metacarpophalangeal joint. Intraoperative anteroposterior radiograph of a TOUCH (KeriMedical, Switzerland) dual mobility carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty of the thumb in a 58-year-old male patient.
January 12, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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What is debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention in #orthopaedic #oncology?
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What is debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention in orthopaedic oncology? | Bone & Joint
What is debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention in orthopaedic oncology?
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November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Registration is now live! Running from Tuesday 13th January 2026, the Practice Ready Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Survey (PROFAS) webinar series is focused on exam-style learning. It is delivered by the T&O Education Partnership and BOFAS. https://tinyurl.com/2y75tpbn
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December 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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👀What got you talking last month?

Collared fully HA-coated stems may be an effective option for patients with a high postop periprosthetic femoral fracture risk. This design potentially overcomes one of the limitations of cementless stems and offers a safer THA option.

#OrthoSky

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November 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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The METRO cohort study is a prospectively designed multicentre study recruiting from eight centres across the UK.

#Meniscus #Injury #Knee #Surgery #OrthoSky #MedSky

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Abstract text for article titled: The MEniscal TeaR Outcome (METRO) study The Bone & Joint Journal.
November 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Compared to isolated root repair, root centralization procedures can result in significant improvement in clinical scores and medial meniscal extrusion, but the benefits appear dependent on the surgical technique.

#Meniscus #Surgery #Ortho #OrthoSky #MedSky

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Illustration of arthroscopic meniscal augmentation in the treatment of medial meniscal extrusion.
November 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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"Why should the prospect of a female orthopaedic surgeon be something [a patient] had not expected?"

In 2020, 64% of students accepted to a UK medical school were female but only 7% of orthopaedic consultants were female.

#WomenInSurgery #OrthoSky #MedSky

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Abstract text for article titled ‘The lady orthopaedic surgeon’. The Bone & Joint Journal.
November 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/10.130… A brilliant piece by my fab frien#nataliegreenen & colleagues Having just come from presenting on a leadership course#liftasyouclimbmb resonates so strongly & let’s keep saying it from all corners 💪🏾 Champions & ally’s matters👏¾ @bonejointjournal.bsky.social
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November 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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"This study, along with the recent recall of the implant, confirms the need for frequent monitoring of patients with Optetrak TKAs...".

#TKA #TotalKneeArthroplasty #KneeReplacement #OrthoSky #MedSky

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A 69-year-old male patient presented with right knee pain six years after primary total knee arthroplasty. The Bone & Joint Journal.
October 31, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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🆕New questions added! | 💻 Revise with confidence

BJJ LIFE is the essential orthopaedic #MCQ resource. Revise for your qualifying exams with confidence, knowing that every question has been written & peer reviewed by the expert team behind the #BJJ.

#OrthoSky #FRCS

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NEW QUESTIONS JUST ADDED! BJJ LIFE. ~1300 questions all following the Single Best Answer format and peer reviewed by the expert team behind The Bone & Joint Journal. Dark green background.
October 31, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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What got you talking online last month? 💬

This annotation suggests that the use of Bayesian methods in the design of trials & the analysis of the findings provides several potential benefits.

Read the paper!

#Bayesian #ClinicalTrials #Ortho #OrthoSky #MedSky

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September 2025. MOST TALKED ABOUT. Clinical trials in Trauma and Orthopaedics: time to think Bayesian? Farrow et al. Bone Joint J. 2025;107-B(9):862-864. The Bone & Joint Journal. Speech bubble in the background.
October 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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These findings provide a benchmark for sample size calculations in future clinical trials and help clinicians to determine whether observed changes in function are meaningful to patients.

#Pediatrics #ChildrensOrthopedics #BJJ #OrthoSky #MedSky

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October 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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⏰ 'Quick Start' mode | 🦴 Start answering MCQs immediately

Struggling to squeeze exam revision in between clinical work? Select the specialties you want testing on and start answering questions straight away on BJJ LIFE.

#FRCS #OrthoExam #Revision #MCQ #OrthoSky #MedSky

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October 27, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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🔊 Exciting news!

Our BoneFinder tool for automatic hip migration assessment in children with cerebral palsy was featured in the latest Bone & Joint Journal podcast!

Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/225112/episo...

Our CP hip tool: osf.io/46gf7/

Thanks to Katie Hughes, Dan Perry & BJJ for the mention!
October 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Stem design is a crucial factor influencing the risk of early postoperative periprosthetic femoral fractures and should be carefully considered when selecting implants.

#Fracture #HipReplacement #Ortho #OrthoSky #MedSky

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Representative radiographs of Vancouver classification type B1 and B2 fractures. The Bone & Joint Journal.
October 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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📝 Developed with former Chair of the FRCS Question Writing Committee | 🦴 1200+ Single Best Answer questions

For the first time, trainees have access to a resource designed specifically for the #FRCS, #EBOT or #JSCFE exams.

Revise with BJJ LIFE today.

#OrthoSky #MedSky

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BJJ LIFE. The essential orthopaedic MCQ resource from The Bone & Joint Journal.
October 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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𝗔 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚. 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙨.

Since 1948 B&J has grown to include four journals & four digital services. B&J isn’t a publisher; it's an institution.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁.

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October 17, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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👶 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 🎙️

Andrew Duckworth, @katiephughes.bsky.social and Daniel Perry explore why hip surveillance is so important in children with cerebral palsy.

#CerebralPalsy #Pediatrics #Orthopedics #NHS #UK

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The Bone & Joint Journal Podcasts. Title: Hip surveillance in children with cerebral palsy in the UK With Andrew Duckworth, Katie Hughes and Daniel Perry. Image of newborn baby feet.
October 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Increased tranexamic acid dosing, decreased operating time, and decreased drain use may reduce transfusions following total knee arthroplasty.

#Surgery #TotalKneeArthroplasty #KneeReplacement #BJJ #OrthoSky #MedSky

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Abstract text for article titled 'Risk factors for blood transfusion and postoperative anaemia following total knee arthroplasty'. The Bone & Joint Journal.
October 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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🎆 NEW ISSUE OUT! ✨

You can read the October issue of The Bone & Joint Journal online now!

#October #Journal #Orthopedics #Ortho #Surgery

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NEW ISSUE OUT NOW! October 2025 107-B(10) The Bone & Joint Journal Tree of Andry in the background.
October 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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⏰ Practise for the FRCS exam 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 way on BJJ LIFE.

Try Learn Mode for instant answers, full explanations and extra learning resources, or set the clock and have a go in Exam Mode where answers are only revealed on test completion.

#FRCS #OrthoSky #MedSky

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BJJ LIFE. Practise your way. Learn Mode Instant answers, full explanations and extra learning resources. Exam Mode Countdown clock and results only after completion for a real test experience. Leaf in the background.
October 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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This core outcome set will support future clinical trials, ensuring that family-centred outcomes are consistently reported & available for consideration in decision-making.

#DDH #Dysplasia #Pediatrics

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Abstract for article titled 'A family-centred core outcome set for infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip undergoing brace treatment'. The Bone & Joint Journal.
October 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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🔥 New for 2026 from the T&O Education Partnership & BOFAS!

Running from 13th January, the PROFAS series is focused on exam-style learning & emphasises real-world clinical decision-making.

Sign up to hear when registration opens.

#OrthoSky #Webinar #OnlineLearning

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BOFAS. Practice Ready Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery (PROFAS) 2026 Webinar Series. Date starts Tuesday 13th January 2026 (sessions every other week) Time: 19:45 (GMT) Format: online and on-demand Special price for members and trainees PROFAS, a webinar series designed to deliver world-class training in clinical excellence, leadership and team development. Brought to you by The T&O Education Partnership. British Orthopaedic Association and The Bone & Joint Journal.
October 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Patient-related factors such as increasing age, male sex and higher comorbidity were associated with a number of complications, which may explain the higher mortality and worse recovery seen in these groups.

#HipFracture #Trauma #OrthoSky

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Abstract text for article titled 'Risk factors associated with the development of complications after a hip fracture'. The Bone & Joint Journal.
September 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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⏰ FRCS (T&O) EXAM COMING UP ON 5ᵗʰ NOVEMBER? 🔥

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Taking your FRCS (T&O) exam on 5th November? Revise with BJJ LIFE.
September 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM