JAAOS Unplugged

Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Christopher L. Shultz, MD, discussing his review article "Evaluation and Management of Knee Dislocations" from the February 15, 2026 issue ( https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2026/02010 ) Article summarized from the February 1, 2026 issue ( https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2026/02010 ) Review article "Hip Spine Syndrome: Management of Patients With Conc...

Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Matthew T. Provencher, MD, MBA, FAAOS, CAPT, MC, USNR (Ret),discussing his review article, "Advancement in Care Through Applied Translational and Clinical Research in Anterior Shoulder Instability: Military Contribution Over 25 Years: Kappa Delta Award" from the December 1, 2025 issue ( https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2025/12010 ) Article summarized fro...

Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewees Michael M. Polmear, MD, MS, and Jennifer E. Hagen, MD, FAAOS, discussing their review article, " Early Care of Polytraumatized Patients: A Framework for Orthopaedic Surgeons " from the October 1, 2025 issue Also discussing   in-depth the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training program and framework for performing initial life- and limb-threatening in...

Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Alexander Lauder, MD, FAAOS, discussing his research article, " Low-Velocity Ballistic Trauma–Related Upper Extremity Nerve Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis " from the September 1, 2025 issue Article summarized from the September 1, 2025 issue Review article " Fingertip Injuries: A Review and Update on Management " Articles summarized from the...

Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Arianna L. Gianakos, DO, discussing her research article, " Can ChatGPT-4 Diagnose and Treat Like an Orthopaedic Surgeon? Testing Clinical Decision Making and Diagnostic Ability in Soft-Tissue Pathologies of the Foot and Ankle " from the August 15, 2025 issue Article summarized from the August 1, 2025 issue Research article " Patients With Diabetes on Sodi...

Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Nicholas A. Apseloff, MD, discussing his review article, "Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Risk Factors" from the July 1, 2025 issue Article summarized from the July 1, 2025 issue Review article ""FATAL Graft": A Diagnostic Algorithm for the Workup of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Graft Failure" Articles summar...

Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee   Annunziato Amendola, MD, FAAOS, AAOS President 2025-2026, discussing his presidential address, "Moving Forward" from the June 15, 2025 issue Article summarized from the June 1, 2025 issue Research article "Physician-Led Orthopaedic Hospitals Outperform Nonphysician-Led Orthopaedic Hospitals: An Analysis of the Top 200 Orthopaedic Hospitals" Article summa...

Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee   Gabriella E. Ode, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, discussing her research article, " Examining the Outliers: Characteristics of the Most and Least Diverse Programs in Orthopaedics " from the May 15, 2025 issue Article summarized from the May 1, 2025 issue Research article " Geographic Location Markedly Affects Academic Productivity of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons " A...

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee   Mary K. Mulcahey, MD, FAAOS, discussing her research article, "Instagram Engagement Helps Increase Residency Applicant Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery" from the April 15, 2025 issue Article summarized from the April 1, 2025 issue   Research article "Characterizing the Rotational Profile of the Distal Femur: A Roadmap for Distal Femoral Replacement Sur...

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewees Laura Y, Lu, MD, and Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA, FAAOS, discussing their training room article, " Surgeon Age, Years in Practice, and Location of Training Are Associated With Patient Satisfaction " from the March 15, 2025 issue Articles summarized from the March 1, 2025 issue Research article " Intraoperative Cardiac Arrest in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Case...

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewees Michael Kutschke, MD, and Paul Fadale, MD, FAAOS, discussing their review article, " Personal Financial Literacy for the Orthopaedic Trainee and Early Career Surgeon: A Review of the Basics " from the February 1, 2025 issue Article summarized from the February 1, 2025 issue Research article " Predicting Proximal Humerus Fracture Mechanical Complication...

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Jacob Sorenson, MD, discussing his training room article, " The Power of Preference Signaling: A Monumental Shift in the Orthopaedic Surgery Application Process " from the  January 15, 2025 issue Articles summarized from the  January 15, 2025 issue Research article " The Effect of Cemented Implants Placed During Initial TKA on Surgical Time and Expenses...

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Christopher H. Evans, PhD, discussing his article, " The 2024 OREF Clinical Research Award: Progress Toward a Gene Therapy for Arthritis " from the December 1, 2024 issue Article summarized from the December 1, 2024 issue Research article " Opioid Prescription Trends Among Orthopaedic, Primary Care, and Pain Management Providers in Spine Surgery Patient...

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewees Samir Mehta, MD and Monica Kogan, MD, FAAOS, discussing their Training Room article, " Let's Take a Look at the Tape: The Impact of ERAS Video Prompts on Interview Offerings for Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Applicants: A Prospective Observational Study " from the November 15, 2024 issue Article summarized from the November 1, 2024 issue Research artic...

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA, discussing his review article, "American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip" from the October, 15, 2024 issue ( https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/10150 ) Article summarized from the October 1, 2024 issue ( https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/10...

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Terence L. Thomas, MD, discussing his research article "Direct Variable Cost Comparison of Endoscopic Versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release: A Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing Analysis" from the September 1, 2024 issue ( https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/09010 ). Article summarized from the September 1, 2024 issue ( https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/to...

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Natalie Czerwonka, MD, discussing her research article ""Trend" Statement Use in the Orthopaedic Literature" from the August 1, 2024 issue ( https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/08010 ). Article summarized from the August 1, 2024 issue ( https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/08010 ) Research article "Hydrogen Peroxide May Reduce the Risk for Revisi...

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Aleksander P. Mika, MD, discussing his research article "Evaluating ChatGPT's Ability to Answer Common Patient Questions Regarding Hip Fracture" from the July 15, 2024 issue ( https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/07150 ). Article summarized from the July 1, 2024 issue ( https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/07010 ) Research article "Declining Infla...