Osteoporosis and bone health
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone structure that increases the risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease,” progressing without symptoms until a low-energy fall or [...]
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Bacteremia in Patients with Joint Replacements
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Bacteremia in Patients with Joint Replacements This Information Statement was developed as an educational tool based on the opinion of the authors. Readers are encouraged to consider the information presented and reach [...]
How do sex and gender affect knee OA?
Many factors may influence incidence of disease, effectiveness of treatment in women Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee develops at a greater rate in women than in men as they age. In fact, the incidence [...]
Calculate Your Boby Mass Index
Go here to calculate your body mass index.Thanks, JTM, MD
Pearls and pitfalls: Orthopaedics and obesity
Obese patients, particularly those who are morbidly obese, present a dilemma for many orthopaedic surgeons. From equipment and instrumentation to the surgical approach, orthopaedic surgeons have to make significant adjustments when treating the obese (body [...]
The Jim Chronicles
Recently, I was interviewed for the purposes of creating educational videos on topics in which I have considerable interest and expertise. The link here goes to blip TV where all of the clips are [...]