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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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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

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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.
February 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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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

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Assessment of a posterior (trans-)olecranon fracture-dislocation using different diagnostic tools. a) Radiograph. b) 2D CT. c) 3D CT. d) 3D-printed model.
January 27, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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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

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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.
January 27, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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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

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Abstract text for article titled 'Patient-reported outcomes may be ‘missing not at random’ in hip and knee arthroplasty'. The Bone & Joint Journal.
January 20, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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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

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Gait analyzing mat (GAITRite Electronic Walkway; CIR Systems, USA).
January 20, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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⏰ 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

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BJJ LIFE logo. FRCS (T&O) exam on 4th February 2026? To pass, you'll need to be able to answer a question every 72 seconds. Perfect your exam technique with ‘Exam Mode’ on BJJ LIFE.
January 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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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

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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).
January 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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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 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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"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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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.

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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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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