The Smallest Worthwhile Effect as an Alternative to MCID for Adult Scoliosis

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Robert Winquist, MD, discusses his experiences in orthopaedic trauma with Anna Miller, MD.     Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Trauma    Chapters (00:00:03) - OrthoCorps(00:05:16) - A message from the 1980's(00:06:42) - No plans for life, just(00:08:16) - A Few Moments in My Career(00:09:10) - Ota Orthopedic Trauma Devices

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss a recent JBJS article from Beijing on the use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for patients undergoing surgery for adult idiopathic scoliosis, with a focus on the concept of the smallest worthwhile effect as an alternative to the minimum clinically important difference.    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Spine    Links:  Liu D, Zhao Z, Li G, Yin X, Zhu Y, Liu Z, Han J, Zhang TJ, Wu N; Deciphering Disorders Involving Scoliosis and Comorbidities Study Group. The Smallest Worthwhile Effect as a Promising Alternative to the MCID in Estimating PROMs for Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Sep 17;107(18):2023-2030. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.24.01269. Epub 2025 Aug 5. PMID: 40763206; PMCID: PMC12430772. https://www.jbjs.org/reader.php?rsuite_id=9baa9c45-a1cf-4d29-999b-bc25be1b1334&source=The_Journal_of_Bone_and_Joint_Surgery/107/18/2023&topics=sp#info  Chapters (00:00:03) - Orthojoe Podcast(00:01:47) - SWE estimates and MCID thresholds for adult idiopathic(00:04:12) - The MCID(00:12:14) - The Scientific Editor's Hot Seat

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Michelle Ghert, MD (Professor of Orthopaedics and University of Maryland School of Medicine and Executive Editor, JBJS) in a discussion on the challenges and benefits of performing large, multinational RCTs in orthopaedic oncology, with an emphasis on the development of global networks and the challenges and opportunities facing the research community in the future.    Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Oncology  Chapters (00:00:03) - Welcome to the Ortho Joe Podcast(00:00:47) - Michelle Gert becomes the journal's Executive Editor(00:02:34) - Mo Salisbury on his transition from basic science to clinical research(00:04:06) - Working in Canada and the United States(00:07:54) - The Large Osteomyelitis RCT(00:11:59) - Journal Publishing: The Greatest Challenge(00:14:52) - Parity for Low-Resource Trials(00:18:18) - Top Ortho Joke Executives at the Conference

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Dr. Daniel Guy, MD, and Dr. Stephen McCollam, MD, recount their memories of the legendary orthopaedic surgeon, educator, and leader Dr. Charles Rockwood Jr., MD.    Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Trauma  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Corps: Charlie Rockwood(00:02:11) - Honorary Resident Dr. Charlie Rockwood(00:07:27) - Doug Rockwood's Academy Legacy(00:12:55) - A Special Moment for Charles Rockwood

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guests Drs. Sheila Ann Sprague and Sameer Parpia (Associate Professors at McMaster University and Senior Editors for Statistics and Methodology at JBJS) in a discussion on the importance of methodological rigor when designing clinical trials.  Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Jobe Podcast(00:01:00) - Senior Editors Introduction(00:02:18) - The OsteoTrauma Trials(00:04:12) - How to do a randomized trial in orthopedics?(00:06:45) - The Leap of Proposals(00:09:04) - Should Bayesian Analysis be Advanced in Orthopedic Research?(00:12:03) - Samir and Sheila on Submitting a Paper(00:14:10) - Biostatistics and Methodology(00:15:34) - The Science Editor's farewell

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Sagar Desai (Foot and Ankle surgeon, Toronto, Canada) in a discussion on the increasing trend of Achilles tendon ruptures across various age groups and sports, with a focus on variables such as playing style, training volume, and shoe design as well as both operative and nonoperative treatment options.    Subspecialties:  Foot and Ankle   Orthopaedic Essentials  Sports Medicine  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:01:42) - Athlete Achilles Tendon ruptures(00:03:02) - Athletic U ruptures: Young vs Old(00:10:06) - Is it Bad for You to Play With a Forefoot?(00:10:35) - Achilles injury prevention(00:13:25) - Non-operative treatment for foot injuries(00:16:19) - Return to Sport after a Achilles Injury(00:18:39) - Mark Feuerstein on Achilles tendon ruptures

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Bernie Stulberg, MD, interviews David Markel, MD, Second-Vice President of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association.    Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials 

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Professor Ted Miclau (Orthopaedic Trauma Institute International Chair, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery) in a discussion focusing on innovations and recent work in fracture-healing.    Link  Gouhari F, Shariatpanahi ZV, Talebi S, Mehrvar A, Momeny M, Ehsani A, Ahmadi-Abdashti A, Zandi R. Therapeutic Effects of Bovine Colostrum on Bone Healing, Rehabilitation, and Postoperative Complications: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded Comparative Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Apr 18;107(12):1307-1315. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.24.00542. PMID: 40249794. https://www.jbjs.org/reader.php?rsuite_id=bf628643-fcfe-4fc5-9f9e-b46db1bd70d2&source=The_Journal_of_Bone_and_Joint_Surgery/107/12/1307&topics=hp+ta#info    Subspecialties:  Basic Science  Hip  Orthopaedic Essentials  Trauma  Chapters (00:00:03) - Orthojoe Podcast(00:00:49) - Bovine Colostrum and Bone Healing(00:03:23) - Mental Fitness: Ted McLow(00:03:52) - Osteomyelitis and fracture healing(00:09:48) - Breastfeeding and hip fracture(00:11:20) - Hip Fracture and the International RCT

In this episode, Mo and Marc chat with Executive Editor Nico Piuzzi  (Vice-Chair of Research, Cleveland Clinic) in a discussion focusing on innovation, biologics, robotics, arthroplasty, osteoarthritis, and periprosthetic infection. Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials 

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Paul D. Sponseller, MD, and Stuart L. Weinstein, MD, discuss Dr. Weinstein’s career in orthopaedics and highlight the past, present, and future of idiopathic scoliosis care and management.     Links:  Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ  JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5  OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr     Subspecialties:  Orthopaedic Essentials  Spine  Pediatrics