Episode 87: Evaluation and Management of Knee Dislocations

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 Concurrent Hip and Spine Degenerative Pathologies"

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 from the December 1, 2025 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2025/12010) Review article "2025 Arnold Caplan Award RECLAIM: A Translational Platform for Cartilage Repair and Musculoskeletal Tissue Regeneration Using Allogeneic MSCs" Articles summarized from the December 15, 2025 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2025/12150) Research article "Comparing Fixation Techniques in Metacarpal Fractures: Intramedullary Screw Versus Open Reduction Internal Fixation With Plate and Screw Construct" Follow this link to download these and other articles from the December 1, 2025 issue of JAAOS (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2025/12010) and the December 15, 2025 issue of JAAOS (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2025/12150). The JAAOS Unplugged podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly.

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 interventions. Article summarized from the October 1, 2025 issue Review article "External Fixation of Lower Extremity Injuries in an Austere Environment: A Technique for Safe Application Without the Use of Fluoroscopy" Articles summarized from the October 15, 2025 issue Research article "Predictors of Internal Rotation–Dependent Activities of Daily Living Performance and Favorable Satisfaction Despite Loss of Objective Internal Rotation After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty" Follow this link to download these and other articles from the October 1, 2025 issue of JAAOS and the October 15, 2025 issue  of JAAOS. The JAAOS Unplugged podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly.

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 September 15, 2025 issue Review article "Perioperative Nutritional Optimization in Spine Surgery" Follow this link to download these and other articles from the September 1, 2025 issue of JAAOS and the September 15, 2025 issue of JAAOS. The JAAOS Unplugged podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly.  

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 Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty Are at Increased Odds for a Number of Postoperative Adverse Events But Reduced Risk of Transfusion" Articles summarized from the August 15, 2025 issue Review article "Management and Return to Play of the Elite Athlete for Common Sports-Related Injuries About the Ankle" Follow this link to download these and other articles from the August 1, 2025 issue of JAAOS and the August 15, 2025 issue of JAAOS. The JAAOS Unplugged podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly.