JAAOS Journal Club

JAAOS® (aka the Yellow Journal) is a trusted source of cutting edge primary research and in-depth review articles from world experts in the field of orthopaedics. The JAAOS Journal Club brings select faculty together to discuss a specific topic based on chosen JAAOS articles. Every two months starting in September 2021, join us as select faculty members identify and discuss articles related to upcoming AAOS Courses. This podcast is intended for residents and fellow orthopaedic surgeons alike, so they can note which courses they'd like to attend and expand their knowledge.

  1. Sep 24

    Episode Thirty: AAOS/OTA Orthopaedic Trauma Skills Course

    In person Course: December 4-5, 2026, Rosemont, IL (Course # 2603040) Learn more and register at https://www.aaos.org/education/courses/2603040/ Course Directors: Episode host Gerald J. Lang, MD, FAAOS and episode panelist Emily A. Wagstrom, MD, FAAOS Episode panelist and faculty: David Goodspeed, MD, FAAOS Supplemental articles: o    Research article "Dementia as a Marker of Poor Outcome After Hip Hemiarthroplasty" from the September 1, 2026 issue https://www.ovid.com/jnls/jaaos/fulltext/10.5435/jaaos-d-25-01507~dementia-as-a-marker-of-poor-outcome-after-hip o    Research article "Effect of Social Deprivation on Treatment Strategy and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Proximal Humerus Fractures" from the March 1, 2026 issue https://journals.lww.com/jaaos/fulltext/10.5435/jaaos-d-25-00378~effect-of-social-deprivation-on-treatment-strategy-and o    Research article "Opinions Regarding Dual-Implant Fixation and Weight-Bearing in Distal Femur Fractures: A Survey From the 2022 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Traveling Fellowship" from the February 15, 2026 issuehttps://www.ovid.com/jnls/jaaos/fulltext/10.5435/jaaos-d-24-01222~opinions-regarding-dual-implant-fixation-and-weight-bearing The JAAOS Journal Club podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of AAOS. The opinions, information, and discussions presented in the podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only.  The podcast is not intended to provide legal advice as each case and jurisdiction will vary.  Medical professionals should consult with their own attorney or an attorney involved in the claims process to address questions or concerns about any legal aspects associated with the patient evaluation.

  2. Jun 22

    Episode Twenty-Nine: AAOS/ASES Reverse and Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Concepts and Techniques from Basic to Advanced

    In person Course: October 2-3, 2026, Rosemont, IL (Course #2603082) Course Directors: Episode host J. Michael Wiater, MD, FAAOS and episode panelist Joseph A. Abboud, MD, FAAOS Episode panelist and faculty: Michael Lee Knudsen, MD, FAAOS Supplemental articles: Research article "Anatomic Versus Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Primary Osteoarthritis With an Intact Rotator Cuff: A Midterm Comparison of Early Top Performers" from the November 1, 2024 issue Research article "Outpatient Versus Inpatient Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Matched Cohort Analysis of Postoperative Complications, Surgical Outcomes, and Reimbursements" from the November 2023 issue of JAAOS Global Review article "Tuberosity Management in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fractures" from the February 1, 2026 issue Further reading on the Shoulder Arthroplasty Smart (SAS) score to quantify outcomes following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA): "Validation of a machine learning-derived clinical metric to quantify outcomes after total shoulder arthroplasty" J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021 Oct;30(10):2211-2224. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.01.021. Epub 2021 Feb 16. The JAAOS Journal Club podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of AAOS. The opinions, information, and discussions presented in the podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only. The podcast is not intended to provide legal advice as each case and jurisdiction will vary. Medical professionals should consult with their own attorney or an attorney involved in the claims process to address questions or concerns about any legal aspects associated with the patient evaluation.

  3. Mar 25

    Episode Twenty-Seven: AAOS Part I Board Preparation and Review Course

    Virtual Course: Live Streamed Lecture April 14-18, 2026 (Course #2603041) Learn more and register at https://www.aaos.org/education/courses/2603041/ Course Directors: Amit Jain, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAOS - Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD (host) and Carol D. Morris, MD, MS, FAAOS - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY Episode panelist and Faculty: Michael Raad, MD – University of Miami Health System, Miami, FL The podcast features a practical discussion on strategies for preparing for the board exam, including the use of lectures, ResStudy, OITE, goal setting, and completing question blocks from a question bank, as well as insights related to the course. The conversation also addresses the transition into fellowship following the board exam, with guidance on networking, mentorship, and thoughtfully planning the next stage of one's practice. Further reading: ROCK - https://www.aaos.org/education/resident-orthopaedic-core-knowledge/ The JAAOS Journal Club podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of AAOS. The opinions, information, and discussions presented in the podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only. The podcast is not intended to provide legal advice as each case and jurisdiction will vary. Medical professionals should consult with their own attorney or an attorney involved in the claims process to address questions or concerns about any legal aspects associated with the patient evaluation.

  4. 09/22/2025

    Episode 25: The Value of Early Return to Work: What Every Resident and Attending Should Know

    Virtual Course: November 6-8, 2025 (Course #2503269) Learn more and register at https://www.aaos.org/education/courses/2503269-3345/ Course Directors: J. Mark Melhorn MD FAAOS, Marilyn L. Yodlowski MD PhD FAAOS, and Barry Gelinas MD DC FIAIME Supplemental articles: Review article "A Comprehensive Review of Injury Causation Analysis Methodology for the Assessment of Workers' Compensation and Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries" from the March 1, 2025 issue JAAOS Global Research article "Workers' Compensation: The Burden on Healthcare Resource Utilization After Foot and Ankle Surgery" from the December, 2023 issue Research article "The Influence of Workers' Compensation Status on Patient-Reported Outcomes after Cervical Disc Arthroplasty at an Ambulatory Surgical Center" from the September 1, 2023 issue AAOS Now article "Why Workers' Compensation Expertise Still Matters for Orthopaedic Surgeons" 17:16-2023. AAOS Now article "Workers' Compensation Cases: Learn the Differences between 'Medically Necessary,' 'Reasonable,' and 'Appropriate'" 15:28-29, 2021. The JAAOS Journal Club podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of AAOS. The opinions, information, and discussions presented in the podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only.  The podcast is not intended to provide legal advice as each case and jurisdiction will vary.  Medical professionals should consult with their own attorney or an attorney involved in the claims process to address questions or concerns about any legal aspects associated with the patient evaluation.

  5. 07/02/2025

    Navigating Impairment and Causation: Do's, Don'ts, and Expert Insights

    Virtual Course: November 6-8, 2025 (Course #2503269) Learn more and register at https://www.aaos.org/education/courses/2503269-3345/ Course Directors: J. Mark Melhorn MD FAAOS, Marilyn L. Yodlowski MD PhD FAAOS, and Barry Gelinas MD DC FIAIME Supplemental articles: Review article "A Comprehensive Review of Injury Causation Analysis Methodology for the Assessment of Workers' Compensation and Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries" from the March 1, 2025 issue. JAAOS Global Research article "Workers' Compensation: The Burden on Healthcare Resource Utilization After Foot and Ankle Surgery" from the December, 2023 issue. Research article "The Influence of Workers' Compensation Status on Patient-Reported Outcomes after Cervical Disc Arthroplasty at an Ambulatory Surgical Center" from the September 1, 2023 issue. AAOS Now article "Why Workers' Compensation Expertise Still Matters for Orthopaedic Surgeons" 17:16-2023. AAOS Now article "Workers' Compensation Cases: Learn the Differences between 'Medically Necessary,' 'Reasonable,' and 'Appropriate'" 15:28-29, 2021.   The JAAOS Journal Club podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of AAOS. The opinions, information, and discussions presented in the podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only.  The podcast is not intended to provide legal advice as each case and jurisdiction will vary.  Medical professionals should consult with their own attorney or an attorney involved in the claims process to address questions or concerns about any legal aspects associated with the patient evaluation.

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JAAOS® (aka the Yellow Journal) is a trusted source of cutting edge primary research and in-depth review articles from world experts in the field of orthopaedics. The JAAOS Journal Club brings select faculty together to discuss a specific topic based on chosen JAAOS articles. Every two months starting in September 2021, join us as select faculty members identify and discuss articles related to upcoming AAOS Courses. This podcast is intended for residents and fellow orthopaedic surgeons alike, so they can note which courses they'd like to attend and expand their knowledge.

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