Key Concepts for the Orthopaedic Surgeon Chairperson

In this episode, Ayesha and Andrew discuss the October 7, 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:

Orthopaedic Essentials, Hip, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Spine, Shoulder, Trauma, Infection

Chapters

• (00:00:02) - Intro and Episode Overview
• (00:01:23) - Sponsor Message: JBJS CME and Clinical Classroom
• (00:02:14) - Legal Disclaimer and Subscribe Reminder
• (00:03:20) - This Issue's Article Lineup
• (00:04:57) - Headline: Orthopedic Leadership and Recruitment Article Critique
• (00:07:39) - What Chairs Actually Need: Leadership Realities
• (00:17:06) - Qualities of Successful vs Unsuccessful Chairs
• (00:22:17) - Glucocorticoid Nerve Blocks vs Periarticular Infiltration in THA
• (00:25:54) - Critique of the Pain Block Study Design
• (00:32:39) - Predictors of Loss to Follow-Up After Shoulder Surgery
• (00:34:29) - Flaws in the Loss-to-Follow-Up Study Methodology
• (00:40:59) - Alcohol Use and the 'Sick Quitter' Effect Critique
• (00:42:52) - Patient Fatigue and Follow-Up Data Collection Challenges
• (00:46:32) - Honorable Mention: Technology-Assisted Hip Arthroplasty Study
• (00:49:07) - Honorable Mention: Pediatric Septic Arthritis and MRI Findings
• (00:50:49) - Closing and Sign-Off