Can we find the oracle of fracture union? In this commentary on Lopas et al., Jaimo Ahn, MD, PhD, explores a new mathematical approach to analyzing the kinetics of fracture healing and nonunions over time. While praising the study for infusing quantitative analytics into traditionally subjective clinical practice, Dr. Ahn discusses the hurdles of current methodology—including data granularity and radiographic intervals—and looks ahead at what it will take to build a truly predictive tool for individual patient care. Read the full commentary 👉 bit.ly/4i6W3GU And read the original study 👉 bit.ly/4icQIxI #JBJS

💡Featured on the cover of this week’s JBJS issue: “Radiographic Measurement of Psoas Muscle Width: A Simple and Reliable Screening Tool for Sarcopenia” by Kataoka et al. “These findings suggest that lumbar spine radiographs may have novel clinical applications beyond conventional diagnosis of degenerative spinal diseases and trauma, including muscle mass assessment and sarcopenia screening.” Read the full article here: bit.ly/4zG9TXI

"Efficacy and Safety of Intraosseous Regional Versus Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Total Knee Arthroplasty" by Tian et al. Read online at: bit.ly/4ysfvEg

"Selective Femoral Motor Neurectomy for the Treatment of Quadriceps Spasticity in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury" by Emanuels et al. Read online at: bit.ly/4sdrRhY

JBJS Open Access welcomes new Co-Editors Dr. Kimberly J. Templeton and Dr. Yong Hai, following the conclusion of Dr. Robin Richards and Dr. Eng Hin Lee’s decade of leadership as the journal’s founding Co-Editors. We thank Drs. Richards and Lee for their lasting contributions to the journal and look forward to this next chapter. Learn more about their legacy and meet the new Co-Editors on OrthoBuzz: bit.ly/4jDwxLE

"Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Following Pediatric Posterior Spinal Fusion" by Lima et al. Read online at: bit.ly/4irQzYA

💡Highlighted on the cover of this week’s JBJS issue: “Long-Term Outcomes After Arthroscopically Assisted Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer for Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears. Assessment at a Minimum 10-Year Follow-up” by Baek et al. “Despite frequent radiographic osteoarthritis progression, clinical outcomes remained favorable, and most shoulders retained the native joint. LDT [latissimus dorsi tendon transfer] may serve as an option to delay rTSA in appropriately selected younger patients.” Read the full article here: bit.ly/4se1F6X

Read the latest JBJS today! The cover of the JBJS Oct. 21, 2026, issue highlights 3 key articles: “Long-Term Outcomes After Arthroscopically Assisted Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer for Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears. Assessment at a Minimum 10-Year Follow-up” by Baek et al. “Radiographic Measurement of Psoas Muscle Width: A Simple and Reliable Screening Tool for Sarcopenia” by Kataoka et al. “A Fracture Healing Odyssey: Kinematic Comparison of Unions and Nonunions in Human Lower-Extremity Long Bones Treated with Intramedullary Nailing. A Retrospective Cohort Study” by Lopas et al. Access the full issue here: bit.ly/3TOnJIF

The OITE is just a few weeks away... The best way to prepare is by taking questions matched to last year's exam. The JBJS Clinical Classroom OITE Prep Bundle features 360 hand-picked questions based on the past 3 OITEs. Hours of preparation right at your fingertips. Maximize your final study push now with $10 off until Nov 8 with code "OITE10" (only available for the Bundle). bit.ly/3S9I4He #JBJS #ortho #OITE

✈️ Can't get to Oxford for FRCS prep? Now Oxford can come to you. Watch Professor and Course Director Tom Cosker explain how the 17th Miller's Orthopaedic Review Course Oxford is expanding access to world-class FRCS preparation with a new virtual attendance option. 💻 Join live from anywhere in the world 🎓 Learn from leading faculty in Oxford 💬 Ask questions during live sessions ▶️ Rewatch lectures on demand 📚 Access course resources and supporting materials No flights. No hotels. No travel. Just expert-led FRCS preparation, delivered wherever you are. 📅 Live online: 5-8 January 2027 📍 In-person course: 5-10 January 2027 Choose the format that works best for you and your exam preparation. 👉 Register today: bit.ly/46VIyTk #FRCS #FRCSOrth #OrthopaedicEducation #MRCOxford #JBJS

"Chondrosarcoma of the Acromion Treated with Wide Resection and Tricortical Iliac Crest Autograft Reconstruction" by Somuncu et al. Read online at: bit.ly/4Bvd2M7

🎓 Esteemed faculty. Proven preparation. Now within reach wherever you are. Now in its 17th year, Miller’s Orthopaedic Review Course, Oxford brings together distinguished orthopaedic faculty to help you prepare for the FRCS examination—with a 99% pass rate. Join us in Oxford to learn alongside your peers and meet the faculty in person. Can’t make the trip? NEW for 2027, attend the four-day lecture course virtually, with live Q&A and on-demand recordings to revisit at your convenience. Three ways to participate: 📍 Complete Course: January 5–10, 2027 | Oxford 💻 Virtual Lecture Course: January 5–8, 2027 | Online 🦴 Clinical Examination & Viva Course: January 9–10, 2027 | Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford 👉 Meet the faculty millerfrcsorthopaedicrevisio… 👉 Explore course options and register millerfrcsorthopaedicrevisio… #MRCOxford #FRCS #Orthopaedics #FRCSExamPrep #JBJS

Cervicothoracic Epidural Invasion and Spinal Instability From Locally Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma" by Sharma et al. Read online at: bit.ly/4BknhTl

🎙️A Fracture Healing Odyssey In this episode of Your Case Is On Hold, Ayesha and Andrew discuss the October 21, 2026 issue of JBJS, along with an added dose of entertainment and pop culture. Listen at the gym, on your commute, or whenever your case is on hold! ▶️ Listen to a clip from the discussion below, then tune in to the full JBJS podcast wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4BhK8yD #asepticfailure #shoulderprogression

"Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Abductor Digiti Minimi Muscle in the Foot due to Microtrauma" by Schmitt et al. Read online at: bit.ly/4zBYJn1

"A Novel Application of the Enneking Type III Approach for Operative Fixation of an Inferior Pubic Ramus Nonunion" by Arnold et al. Read online at: bit.ly/4jnArID

"A Dumbbell-Shaped Lipoblastoma Traversing the Obturator Foramen in an Older Child" by Singh et al. Read online at: bit.ly/3UCp8Ch

🎯 Build the skills to manage the full spectrum of shoulder & elbow surgery. From rotator cuff disease and complex instability to arthroplasty, trauma and elbow reconstruction, the Diploma in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery from JBJS MRC Oxford delivers structured, case-based learning designed to strengthen your clinical decision-making. What will you gain? 🦴 Master shoulder and elbow surgical anatomy and biomechanics 🔍Apply current evidence to cuff disease, instability and arthritis 💪Build confidence in anatomic and reverse shoulder arthroplasty 🛠️ Strengthen your approach to shoulder trauma and complex injuries 💡 Manage complex elbow pathology, including instability, fracture-dislocations and arthroplasty 🎓Prepare for fellowship exams through structured, case-based teaching 25 weekly sessions. 5 comprehensive modules. One focused program to advance your shoulder & elbow expertise. 💻 Live online + on-demand 📅 Starts 17 November 2026 👉 bit.ly/3UVfvi3 #ShoulderSurgery #ElbowSurgery #Orthopaedics #OrthopaedicSurgery #SurgicalEducation #JBJS #MRCOxford

📚 Your FREE JBJS Hip & Knee Special Collection is here! 12 most-read articles. 100 pages. One convenient download. Explore hip and knee arthroplasty, knee alignment, implant fixation, robotic surgery, and surgical techniques—plus pain management, rehabilitation, and activity after joint replacement. Selected from the most-read JBJS hip and knee articles over the past two years, this collection brings valuable insights together in one FREE PDF. 👉 Complete the short form to download your FREE 100-page PDF bit.ly/4ySB162 #JBJS #Orthopaedics #HipAndKnee #Arthroplasty

🌍 NEW for 2027: Oxford FRCS preparation, wherever you are. Distance no longer has to stand between you and expert-led FRCS (Tr & Orth) preparation. The 17th Miller’s Orthopaedic Review Course Oxford from JBJS & MRC Oxford now offers a four-day virtual attendance option, bringing the Oxford lectures to FRCS candidates worldwide. Join live, 5–8 January 2027. No flights. No hotel bookings. No travel required. 💻 Four full days of live-streamed lectures from Oxford 💬 Submit questions to the faculty during the live event ▶️ Access each day’s lectures on demand from the following day 📚 Access available faculty presentation resources and supporting course materials 🎓 FREE access to JBJS Clinical Classroom Your dedicated Virtual Event website, resources and recordings remain available through 10 April 2027—so you can catch up across time zones and revisit key topics as your exam approaches. Prefer to join us in Oxford? Choose the full six-day in-person course, 5–10 January 2027, for four days of lectures plus a two-day Clinical Examination & Viva weekend featuring hands-on workshops and exam-focused practice. Online or in Oxford—choose the pathway that works best for your FRCS preparation. 👉 Explore your options and register: bit.ly/4iyacik #FRCS #FRCSOrth #OrthopaedicEducation #MRCOxford #JBJS