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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 21m

👶 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.

The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 25m

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.

The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 7d

🎆 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.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 7d

⏰ Practise for the FRCS exam 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 way on BJJ LIFE.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 7d

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.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 7d

🔥 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.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 12d

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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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 12d

⏰ FRCS (T&O) EXAM COMING UP ON 5ᵗʰ NOVEMBER? 🔥

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#FRCS #Revision #OrthoSky #MedSky

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Taking your FRCS (T&O) exam on 5th November?
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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 12d

The trajectory of the calcar screw, specifically whether it intersects the fracture line and engages both proximal and distal fragments, significantly influences the risk of fixation failure in proximal humeral fractures.

#Fracture #Surgery #OrthoSky

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Illustration showing the proposed mechanism of the higher rate of failure of fixation in the non-purchase (NP) group.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 12d

🎉 EPISODE 3.2 OUT NOW!

Andrew Duckworth & Dominic Meek are joined by Ed Davies, George Haidukewych & Thane Munting to talk about the dynamic shifts happening in #THA, cutting-edge innovations & adapting to evolving healthcare systems.

#TotalHipArthroplasty #Podcast #Innovation

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The Bone & Joint Journal Podcasts.
The changing landscape in total hip arthroplasty: part two with our usual host
Andrew Duckworth, BJJ co-host Dominic Meek and guests Ed Davies, George Haidukewych & Thane Munting
Background image of someone with a painful hip.
Kindly sponsored by Smith + Nephew

The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 23d

📢 Calling all trainees at #BOAAC25 this week!

You might have heard that The Bone & Joint Journal have just launched BJJ LIFE - the essential orthopaedic MCQ resource for trainees preparing for the #FRCS exam. Stop by stand 45 to start your free trial!

#BJJLIFE #OrthoTrainees

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 23d

"Reviewing interesting articles from across the pond".

Our Reviewer of the Month for September, Dr Robert Brophy, highlights why he enjoys reviewing for the journal. Learn more about reviewing for #BJJ today!

#PeerReview #MedSky #Journal #OrthoSky

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 23d

The common metric provides a more precise measurement of knee health than any of the individual instruments, and avoids floor and ceiling effects inherent in individual scores.

#KneeReplacement #KneeSurgery #MedSky

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Conceptual overview of the common metric. FJS, Forgotten Joint Score; OKS, Oxford Knee Score; OKS-APQ, OKS Activity and Participation Questionnaire; PROM, patient-reported outcome measure.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 23d

🏆AI TALKS WITH BONE & JOINT IS A WINNER!

We were so proud to jointly accept The ALPSP Award for Innovation in Publishing 2025 alongside our partners 67 Bricks, recognition of our efforts to keep bringing you our content in new & better ways.

#ALPSP2025 #Award #OrthoSky #BJJ

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 27d

The migration pattern exhibited was consistent with long-term implant stability, with no further subsidence or rotation after three months.

#BoneDensity #BoneMass #Bone #OrthoSky #MedSky

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Image depicts plain radiograph in anteroposterior view of right-sided implant with overlay of Gruen zone 1 to 7 for reference.

The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 27d

For full coverage of academic publishing trends, statistical guidelines, research methods, peer review, writing a good paper and the perfect journal club, consider the #BJJ Online Research Methods & Paper Review Course!

#ResearchMethods #Orthopedics #OrthoSky

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Bone & Joint. Online Research Methods & Paper Review Course, Wednesday 19 November. Headshots of the faculty: Professor Fares Haddad, Professor Matt Costa, Professor Michael Whitehouse, Professor Dan Perry, Mr Sam Oussedik, Mr Andrew Duckworth, and Ms Chloe Scott! Text lists: Academic Publishing, Statistical Guidelines, Research Methods, Peer Review, Writing a good paper, The perfect journal club. Laptop in the background.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 28d

BJJ LIFE is much more than a multiple choice question bank.

Go beyond the answers - listen to global leaders share expert insights, helping you deepen your knowledge as you revise.

#BJJLIFE #FRCS #MCQ #OrthoSky #MedSky

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Listen to EXPERT INSIGHTS on BJJ LIFE.
From global leaders in orthopaedics:
Fares S. Haddad | Daniel Perry
Jonathan Vigdorchik | Matthew Costa
Nick Birch | Sam Oussedik | Adam Watts Donatas Chlebinskas

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 28d

The use of Bayesian methods in the design of trials and the analysis of the findings provides several potential benefits, which may be particularly applicable in Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery.

#ClinicalTrials #BayesianStatistics #RCTs #OrthoSky
@docfarrow.bsky.social

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The Bone & Joint Journal.
Extract from article titled 'Clinical trials in Trauma and Orthopaedics: time to think Bayesian?'

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 28d

💥 OUT NOW! 💥

Episode 3.1 of our special edition #podcast series looks at the evolving landscape of #THA, focusing on future innovations. Our host Andrew Duckworth is joined by Jonathan Vigdorchik & guests George Haidukewych, Molly Hartzler & Thorsten Seyler.

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The Bone & Joint Journal Podcasts.
The changing landscape in total hip arthroplasty: part one
with our usual host Andrew Duckworth, BJJ co-host Jonathan Vigdorchik and guests George Haidukewych, Molly Hartzler & Thorsten Seyler.
Kindly sponsored by Smith + Nephew
Background image of woman with painful hip.

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · 28d

💥 A new standard in orthopaedic exam prep is here! 📲

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · Sep 5

BJJ LIFE has been purpose built by The Bone & Joint Journal team to help trainees around the world to prepare for their FRCS, EBOT, JSCFE or other orthopaedic qualifying exams.

Get updates on the release.

#Orthopedics #OrthoSky #OrthoTrainees #FRCS #BJJ #MedSky

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · Sep 5

Preparing for the FRCS Part 1 exam requires time and dedication; BJJ LIFE is the new tool that matches busy schedules and personal revision styles.

Sign up to get updates on the launch.

#BJJ #OrthoSky #OrthoTrainees #FRCS #MedSky

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Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation (formerly HSRU) @ace-aberdeen.bsky.social · Sep 4

We are co-authors on 2 new papers in @bonejointjournal.bsky.social - one on the potential of Bayesian trials in T&O and a Bayesian reanalysis of the WHiTE8 trial.
And … our own Jemma Hudson is the featured author 😊
@docfarrow.bsky.social
@marionkcampbell.bsky.social

Links to papers below 👇

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · Aug 29

BJJ LIFE offers a high quality revision experience with questions, explanations and audio insights that have all been peer reviewed by the expert team behind The Bone & Joint Journal.

#FRCS #EBOT #OrthopedicExams #OrthoSky #OrthoTrainees #BJJLIFE #BJJ

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The Bone & Joint Journal @bonejointjournal.bsky.social · Aug 29

What got you talking in July? 💬

This study’s primary aim was to compare BoneFinder’s fully automated measurements to manual measurements made by clinicians and HipScreen-assisted measurements made by clinicians.

#CerebralPalsy #MachineLearning #Pediatrics #MedSky

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The Bone & Joint Journal.
MOST TALKED ABOUT.
July 2025
Article title: Fully automated measurement of paediatric cerebral palsy pelvic radiographs with BoneFinder
Hughes et al. Bone Joint J.
2025;107-B(7):752-760.
Tree of Andry and speech bubble in the background.

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