Big Data and Orthopaedic Surgery

Sagar Chawla, MD, MPH, And James Clemmons

“Big data” has changed the way much of the world operates. From business strategy to health care, leaders are able to make more informed decisions and dramatically impact their productivity.

New AAOS CPG Addresses Metastatic Disease of Femur

Terry Stanton

In June, the Academy Board of Directors approved an AAOS endorsement of a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) on the Treatment of Metastatic Carcinoma and Myeloma of the Femur.

A Look at Musculoskeletal Outcomes in Males Versus Females

Laura Bruse, MD, FAAOS, FAOA

The continued improvement in the inclusion of females in clinical research trials, with the passage of the National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act, has prompted orthopaedic surgeons to improve the understanding of differences between males and females.

Rothman Launches Opioid Foundation

Kaitlyn D’Onofrio

The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute announced the creation of the Foundation for Opioid Research & Education (Rothman Opioid Foundation) in June.