Practical Orthopaedic Medicine

Textbook of Orthopaedic Medicine

Accredited Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Websites

Background: A substantial number of orthopaedic surgeons apply for sports medicine fellowships after residency completion. The Internet is one of the most important resources applicants use to obtain information about fellowship programs, with the program website serving as one of the most influential sources. The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), San Francisco Match (SF...

The case for orthopaedic medicine in Israel

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal complaints are probably the most frequent reasons for visiting a doctor. They comprise more than a quarter of the complaints to primary practitioners and are also the most common reason for referral to secondary or tertiary medicine. The clinicians most frequently consulted on musculoskeletal problems, and probably perceived to know most on the topic are orthopaedic s...

Open Access for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Embarking on a journey. Laying the foundation of a house. Writing the first chapter of a novel. Crafting a constitution. Initiating a new endeavor is an energizing, exhilarating, and slightly intimidating experience. With the publication of this editorial, the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM) announces its presence and its commitment to providing an exciting new publishing option i...

Epidermal Stem Cells in Orthopaedic Regenerative Medicine

In the last decade, great advances have been made in epidermal stem cell studies at the cellular and molecular level. These studies reported various subpopulations and differentiations existing in the epidermal stem cell. Although controversies and unknown issues remain, epidermal stem cells possess an immune-privileged property in transplantation together with easy accessibility, which is favo...