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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The impact of concomitant lateral compartmental bone marrow lesions, in addition to medial bone marrow lesions, on outcomes after medial UKA remains unclear. #BoneMarrowLesion #KneeArthroplasty #Arthroplasty #UKA #MedSky #OrthoSky ow.ly/hyEg50ZJE8t

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This specific partially intraoperatively fabricated articulating antibiotic spacer demonstrated excellent five-year survival, with 89% free of reinfection and 93% free of aseptic rerevision. #HipReplacement #Infection #Surgery #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/cxb750ZJ04b

Anteroposterior radiograph of the left hip in a 44-year-old female patient demonstrating this specific partially intraoperatively fabricated articulating antibiotic-eluting cement spacer.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN ✨ Starting in January 2027, and running every other Wednesday, this exciting new OTS webinar series is specifically designed for the transition to independent trauma practice. #Trauma #Orthopedics #Surgeons #MedEd #CPD #MedSky #OrthoSky ow.ly/OaBx50ZFcGz

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The natural history of solitary osteochondromas can be conceptualized into four potential pathways: progression, regression, stability, and malignant transformation. #Osteochondroma #Orthopedics #OrthopedicOncology #MedSky #OrthoSky ow.ly/GzqJ50ZAMCx

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Re-revision following aseptic rTHA occurs most frequently within the first two postoperative years, with instability representing the dominant mode of early failure. #TotalHipArthroplasty #Arthroplasty #Surgery #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/Xu0V50ZwAtL

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This study identifies factors influencing postoperative SAFE-Q outcomes and determines cutoff values predicting attainment of predefined postoperative SAFE-Q thresholds. #RheumatoidArthritis #PROMs #Surgery ow.ly/ilYK50ZyyP0

Preoperative and postoperative radiographs of a representative case. Weightbearing dorsoplantar radiographs obtained a) preoperatively, b) on the day of surgery, and c) at final follow-up, in a 65-year-old female, showing correction of the hallux valgus angle from 52° to 7° following the combined procedures.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Medical and surgical complications occurred in 23% and 4% of hip fracture patients, with infections being most common. Mortality was threefold higher among patients who experienced a complication. #HipFracture #Trauma #Infection #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/1e9M50ZmXcm

$Abstract text for article titled 'Incidence of medical and surgical complications, and subsequent mortality, after hip fracture surgery'. The Bone & Joint Journal$

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

"...𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮, 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙨". Robotic-assisted surgery is rapidly being adopted worldwide. Listen to Andrew Duckworth, Samuel MacDessi and Fares Haddad discuss the RASKAL trial in our latest podcast episode. #Robotics #TKA ow.ly/ONs850ZtnrV

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

In primary hip and knee arthroplasty, reusable gowns were associated with lower rates of PJI than single-use gowns, supporting further investigation into their role as a safe and sustainable alternative. #Sustainability #Healthcare #Arthroplasty #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/N3Pf50ZmQO6

Abstract text for article titled 'Single-use surgical gowns are associated with an increased rate of periprosthetic joint infection'.
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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

"...𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨". Andrew Duckworth, Samuel MacDessi and Fares Haddad discuss the individual and combined effectiveness of robotic-assisted #surgery and functional alignment in improving outcomes in #TKA. #OrthoSky #MedSky #Podcast ow.ly/u0Eq50ZnntG

Surgical lights above an operating room with text about robotic-assisted surgery in total knee arthroplasty from The Bone & Joint Journal Podcasts.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The FAST classification is useful in counselling patients about the threat of early soft-tissue injury and the risk of delayed complications after nonoperative treatment. #Injury #Surgery #Trauma #CTScan #OrthoSly #MedSky ow.ly/RTvS50Z1CFY

The final continuous measurements of head-shaft and tuberosity displacement in each of the three orthogonal a) coronal, b) sagittal, and c) axial planes (for descriptions of each measurement, see ). GT, greater tuberosity; LT, lesser tuberosity.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The French Paradox cementing technique represents a reliable alternative for femoral component fixation, particularly with taper-slip designs, despite deviating from conventional strategies. #BoneCement #Ortho #HipArthroplasty #Arthroplasty #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/X0ag50Z6HCC

Canal-filling comparison at different cross-sectional levels between undersized and line-to-line cementing techniques.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Major tracer uptake was frequently seen in symptomatic patients around the acromion and spine of the scapula, with intense uptake in those with a fracture. #Scapula #Fracture #ShoulderArthroplasty #ReverseShoulderArthroplasty #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/iAxL50Z1xve

Overview of anatomoclinical reference zones in axial, coronal, and sagittal view.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

🧠 Revise for your exams now | 🗺️ Gain knowledge for life BJJ LIFE is more than a revision tool; it's been designed to test your thinking beyond basic facts, and impart clinically relevant knowledge that will stay with you for life. #FRCS #CPD #Ortho ow.ly/117E50Z2H1k

BJJ LIFE
Knowledge for life.
" We're trying to impart facts and ideas that students and trainees can take through for the rest of their careers".

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The incidence of wrong-level spinal surgery varies significantly by spinal region, with thoracic surgery and extracanal disc herniation being at highest risk. #Spine #SpinalSurgery #DiscHerniation #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/ceeL50Z1A62

Image misinterpretation leading to wrong-level spine surgery: representative case.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

"I've pretty much seen every condition in this special edition in the last week of practice". In our latest episode of the #podcast, Andrew Duckworth, Arul Ramasamy, Daniel Marsland and Fares Haddad discuss the #BJJ Foot & Ankle Special Edition. #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/yilI50Z17GI

The Bone & Joint Journal Podcasts.
Foot and ankle surgical research – marching forwards
with Andrew Duckworth,
Arul Ramasamy, Daniel Marsland & Fares Haddad

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The hamstring tendon autograft remains the most popular choice of graft in the world, but its use in younger, high-risk patients is controversial. #Hamstring #TendonAutograft #KneeInjury #ACL ow.ly/tLrS50YYlsw

Abstract text for article titled 'Isolated hamstring tendon autograft should be avoided in high-risk patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction'.
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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This review highlights the need for further comparisons and evaluation of this rapidly evolving area of orthopaedics, together with suggestions to advance the field. #AcetabularComponent #Implant #Orthopedics #Surgery #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/cXY450YTcUJ

Images of each acetabular component taken from the manufacturer’s literature.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Is a full-scale RCT comparing two exercise-based #rehabilitation interventions for patients with an acute patellar #dislocation feasible? Host Andrew Duckworth discusses the possibility with #BJJ authors Colin Forde & David Keene. #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/zIw250YV3MN

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🦵🏽 PRIMARY TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OSTEONECROSIS 🏥 Read the full paper here! #TotalKneeArthroplasty #TKA #KneeReplacement #BJJ #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/iK0150YNkbU

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The risk of thromboembolic events must be weighed against the increased potential for bleeding with more potent anticoagulants. #Aspirin #TotalKneeArthroplasty #TKA #DVT #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/aSxn50YGqj0

Abstract text for article titled 'Aspirin prophylaxis is safe and effective for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in low-risk patients undergoing aseptic revision total knee arthroplasty'.
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TheIPregistry.org @theipregistry.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

We’re thrilled that The Bone & Joint Journal has signed up to receive IP address updates via theipregistry.org. @bonejointjournal.bsky.social is pleased to offer additional support for subscribers accessing content via IP authentication. #Library #libraries #publisher #publishers #publishing

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Achieving quadriceps strength within the distribution of older adults without knee OA following TKA is associated with clinically meaningful differences in satisfaction and functional activities. #Osteoarthritis #Arthroplasty #Knee #Quadriceps #Muscle #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/9CHK50YEZ7I

Measurement of quadriceps strength using a handheld dynamometer. Patients were seated with the knee at 90° flexion. Quadriceps strength was measured isometrically with a handheld dynamometer (μTas F-1, Anima Corporation, Japan) secured to the distal lower leg using a strap with belt stabilization.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

TKA is a durable and reliable option for primary osteonecrosis at long-term follow-up, although TKAs performed for secondary osteonecrosis carry a higher reoperation risk. #TKA #TotalKneeArthroplasty #KneeReplacement ow.ly/9Shg50YFxTY

Abstract text for article titled 'Primary total knee arthroplasty for primary and secondary osteonecrosis'.
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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

The authors aimed to develop and validate a simplified clinical risk score, the Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome Score (SuCCESS), based on interpretable and routinely collected variables. #CaudaEquinaSyndrome #Spine #MedSky #OrthoSky ow.ly/CuQk50YuQ4T

Abstract text for article titled 'The Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome Score (SuCESS)'.
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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Last month's most downloaded #BJJ paper sought to evaluate whether loss of reduction in lateral Kirschner (K)-wiring is noninferior to crossed K-wiring in closed reduction and percutaneous pinning of Type III supracondylar humerus fractures. #Fracture #MedSky #OrthoSky ow.ly/z6lB50Yz4AU

$Cover of BJJ Paper of the Month featuring a study on managing displaced supracondylar humerus fractures with lateral versus crossed Kirschner wires. The Bone & Joint Journal.$

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Nonoperative treatments have proven highly effective for managing MAT, often serving as the primary approach, as approximately 75% of patients experience spontaneous resolution of the condition. #Achilles #Tendinopathy #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/jtBI50Ytv0J

Showing cross-sectional arrangement of tendon fibres in the Achilles tendon.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

While most contemporary cement types have comparable revision rates, five were associated with a significantly higher rate of revision. Outcome monitoring for bone cement warrants scrutiny just like implant components. #BoneCement #Orthopedics #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/Ni1t50YxFWu

Abstract text for article titled 'The association between type of bone cement and revision surgery after primary elective total hip arthroplasty'.
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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The aim of this study was to report the long-term patient-reported outcomes of unstable ankle fractures with a posterior malleolus fracture and without. #PROMs #AnkleFracture #Trauma #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/MXlE50YtopV

Example showing how the articular surface percentage involvement (ASPI) was calculated for a specific patient.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

ORIF combined with subtalar arthrodesis provided good rates of subtalar union and good functional outcomes, with results similar or better than those following ORIF alone or delayed arthrodesis. #ORIF #Arthrodesis #Fracture #Trauma #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/2UwR50Ytsgt

Example of open reduction and internal fixation combined with primary subtalar arthrodesis in a 76-year-old male. Lateral radiographs a) preoperatively, b) immediately postoperatively, and c) six months postoperatively. The patient fulfilled the following of Schepers’ criteria: Böhler angle < 0°, age > 65 years, and with comorbidities.

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Research4Life @r4lpartnership.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

For 25 years, Research4Life has helped expand who gets to participate in global research. Today, 12,000+ institutions access 250,000+ trusted resources. Help us celebrate our 25th Anniversary! ow.ly/2NvF50YozYO #R4L25

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

In this month’s busy issue of The Bone & Joint Journal, we have a collection of foot and ankle research studies, with 11 papers spanning the specialty. #Foot #Ankle #BJJ #Orthopedics #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/1sXP50YlNXM

Abstract text for 'Foot and ankle surgical research – marching forwards'.
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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

In last month's most downloaded #BJJ paper, the authors report that surgery within 24 to 48 hours after hip fracture in older people is associated with better clinical outcomes and improved patient-reported outcomes. #Surgery #HipFracture #PROMs #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/QwKj50YiblH

$BJJ Paper of the Month exploring the link between surgery timing and outcomes after hip fracture. The Bone & Joint Journal. Mazarello Paes et al. Bone Joint J. 2026;108-B(1):30-38.$

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

PTS designs are widely used in cemented hip hemiarthroplasty for displaced intracapsular native hip fractures, though concerns persist regarding the association with higher postoperative periprosthetic femoral fracture risk. #Hemiarthroplasty #Fracture #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/VEH550YbLTP

Abstract text for article titled 'Survival of the Exeter V40 hemiarthroplasty femoral component and associated complications'.
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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Patients without recurrence were generally older, had shorter delay from the initial instability event, fewer preoperative instability events, and larger glenoid bone fragment for incorporation in the repair. #Bone #BoneLoss #CTScan #Orthopedics ow.ly/2ckt50YbIRY

Measurement of glenoid bone loss and glenoid bone fragment on preoperative 3D-CT. a) Yellow line: diameter of the best-fitting circle outlining the inferior glenoid contour; b) blue line: width of the glenoid defect; c) white line: width of the bone fragment. GBL% was calculated as (b/a) × 100; GBF% as (c/a) × 100.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

While both their surgical and medical management have advanced tremendously in recent decades, several aspects of the use of arthroplasty in patients with a hip fracture remain controversial. #Arthroplasty #HipFracture #BJJ #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/rQct50Y9aA0

$Abstract text for article titled 'Arthroplasty for hip fracture: the art and evidence of hip arthroplasty'. The Bone & Joint Journal.$

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

While challenges remain, particularly in complex cases, the prognosis for patients undergoing revision for failed CMC surgery of the thumb is favourable overall. #CMCArthroplasty #Thumb #Arthritis #Orthopedics #Ortho ow.ly/GeHR50Y9bnL

Method of calculating trapezial height between a) preoperative and b) postoperative, as described in the text. The postoperative height of the trapezial space (b) is expressed as a percentage of preoperative height (a).

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Oedema tail is associated with aggressive infiltrative tumours; 26% of them had tumour cells that would remain if we resected the tumour with a wide R0 margin, even with preoperative radiation. #Tumour #Oedema #Sarcoma #Oncology #Orthopedics #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/HyLM50XXY6T

The figure shows a pretreatment MRI in a) T1 and b) T2 of a 63-year-old female with a pleomorphic sarcoma in the anterior compartment of the thigh who had neoadjuvant radiotherapy. The blue line is the measurement of oedema at the cranial edge of the tumour.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

3D-printed models help diagnose complex elbow fracture patterns. If printing time is reduced and reusable materials are used, the models can be of added value to standard practice. #Elbow #Fracture #Trauma #Surgeon #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/nYL150Y1egL

$Assessment of a posterior (trans-)olecranon fracture-dislocation using different diagnostic tools. a) Radiograph. b) 2D CT. c) 3D CT. d) 3D-printed model.$

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

SWIFFT was a pragmatic, parallel-group, multicentre, open-label, two-arm, randomized superiority trial. This longer-term evidence confirms consolidation of the proportion of bony bridging, and the increasing #arthritis impact of #injury on joints. #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/yqpA50XXb5w

$Abstract text for article titled 'Radiological outcome of early surgical fixation versus cast immobilization for adults with a scaphoid waist fracture: five-year follow-up of the Scaphoid Waist Internal Fixation for Fractures Trial'. The Bone & Joint Journal.$

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Non-responders of routinely collected PROM scores in hip and knee arthroplasty had significantly increased mortality and significantly worse baseline scores despite similar demographics and revision risk. #PROMs #Arthroplasty #Surgery #MedSky #OrthoSky ow.ly/5Jm350XVXX5

Abstract text for article titled 'Patient-reported outcomes may be ‘missing not at random’ in hip and knee arthroplasty'.
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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Peroneus longus tendon harvest for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction can cause subtle but measurable alterations in gait biomechanics, particularly affecting single-leg support time. #Tendon #Ligament #Biomechanics #Surgery #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/jXop50XW0yN

Gait analyzing mat (GAITRite Electronic Walkway; CIR Systems, USA).

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

⏰ FRCS exam on 4th February? | ⌛ You'll need to answer a MCQ every 72 seconds There's still time to perfect your exam technique! In 'Exam Mode' you can set a custom countdown clock and get your results only after completion for a real test experience. #FRCS #OrthoSky boneandjoint.org.uk/life/

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Increasing waiting times are resulting in increased severity of intra-articular damage in patients undergoing hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement, particularly in male patients. #HipArthroscopy #FAI #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/LUys50XVBQz

Intraoperative image of an acetabulum with a wave sign two-thirds of the way from the labrum to the fossa. (Beck classification 2, University College London Hospitals classification 1B).

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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 ow.ly/Mio350XToqI

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.

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bibliotecahuvh.bsky.social @bibliotecahuvh.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

What is debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention in #orthopaedic #oncology? a global cross-sectional survey of surgeons’ practices and opinions boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/10.1... #hvhebron #cot [Text complet] @bonejointjournal.bsky.social

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What is debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention in orthopaedic oncology?

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britorthopaedic.bsky.social @britorthopaedic.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

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. tinyurl.com/2y75tpbn The Bone & Joint Journal

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

👀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 ow.ly/YXwN50XsV0B

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The METRO cohort study is a prospectively designed multicentre study recruiting from eight centres across the UK. #Meniscus #Injury #Knee #Surgery #OrthoSky #MedSky ow.ly/WlU850XnTmI

Abstract text for article titled: The MEniscal TeaR Outcome (METRO) study
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