In this episode, Ayesha and Andrew discuss the September 16, 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!

Link:

JBJS website: https://jbjs.org/issue.php

Sponsor:

This episode is brought to you by JBJS Clinical Classroom.

Subspecialties:

Knee, Spine, Hip, Oncology, Infection, Basic Science, Orthopaedic Essentials, Trauma, Pain Management

Chapters

• (00:00:02) - Intro and Episode Overview
• (00:01:28) - Table of Contents Headlines
• (00:02:28) - SI Joint Fusion Sham Trial Overview
• (00:05:31) - Sham Surgery Design and Crossover Issues
• (00:07:29) - Outcomes and Statistical Interpretation
• (00:10:26) - Critique of SI Fusion Trial Conclusions
• (00:14:30) - Osteosarcoma Machine Learning Prediction Study
• (00:16:04) - Study Methodology and Data Sets
• (00:19:37) - Model Performance Results
• (00:21:24) - Critique of Machine Learning Study Limitations
• (00:26:26) - Surgeon Communication Burden Study Intro
• (00:28:25) - Touchpoint Study Methods and Data
• (00:30:17) - Touchpoint Increase Findings
• (00:32:20) - Discussion on Resource Allocation Implications
• (00:34:46) - Historical Perspective on Patient Communication
• (00:37:59) - Reimbursement and Policy Reflections
• (00:42:08) - MCL and PCL Avulsion Fracture Study
• (00:43:16) - Vertebral Body Tethering Outcomes Study
• (00:45:39) - Closing Remarks