New in @JOrthopRes.bsky.social: Mechanical behavior of 5.5 mm CoCr & Ti spinal rods varies significantly among suppliers, up to 29% difference in yield load, suggesting rods are not mechanically equivalent. Key considerations for surgical planning!
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💡 Inspire the next generation! 🌟
“Getting kids excited about orthopaedics at ORS Open Door reminded me why I love this field.” – Lindsey Lammlin, PhD (@zlammlin.bsky.social)

Apply for the Early Career Travel Award today! ors.org/outreach-trave… Deadline is Aug 25!#ORSOpenDoor20262#STEMoutreachch 🔬

New in @JOrthopRes.bsky.social: Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) levels in synovial fluid—higher in males—show strong potential to distinguish OA from RA with high sensitivity and specificity. A promising step toward better diagnostics!
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Can dog ACL injuries help humans? 🐶
A cross-species study in @JOrthopRes.bsky.social reveals shared synovial fluid proteins linked to post-traumatic OA. Periostin stands out as a potential biomarker & therapeutic target for joint injury.
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New in @JOrthopRes.bsky.social: Electrochemical testing of CoCrMo in osteoarthritic synovial fluid from 118 TKA patients shows variability, suggesting implant performance may depend on the patient’s local physiological environment & SF composition.
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Recent findings in @JOrthopRes.bsky.social show loss of effective lubricating viscosity is the primary mechanical marker of synovial inflammation in equine OA, linked to inflammation biochemical markers like white blood cell count & PGE2.
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In @JOrthopRes.bsky.social, the Christiansen Lab (UC Davis) reports sex differences in mice post-femur fracture:
🦴 Males show greater systemic bone loss & TNF-α elevation
💪 Females trend toward greater muscle loss in the injured limb
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Meet Dr. Dianne Little, DVM, PhD, a vet surgeon & orthopaedic scientist leveraging multi-omics to advance rotator cuff tendon tissue engineering. Her translational work advocates for more inclusive approaches in regenerative medicine. 👩‍🔬
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