The Bone & Joint Journal Festive Podcast 2024

Description

This festive edition podcast marks the conclusion of the 2024 series presented by Andrew Duckworth, featuring a review and discussion with Professor Fares Haddad, the Editor-in-Chief of the BJJ (Bone and Joint Journal). The episode reflects on the year's developments in orthopaedic studies and highlights key successes and ongoing challenges within the field. Professor Haddad emphasizes advancements in research and technology, including the integration of AI, while also addressing the critical need for ongoing elective services amid healthcare challenges both globally and within the UK. The podcast further discusses the journal's achievements, including its rise to becoming the top general orthopaedic journal by impact factor and the growth of its related open access publications, such as BJO (Bone and Joint Open). The conversation rounds off with a look at notable papers published during the year, touching on topics such as economic analysis in the orthopaedic community, periprosthetic fractures, and innovative treatments like blood flow restriction therapy. As the year closes, both Duckworth and Haddad express gratitude to their contributors and listeners, with optimism for the journal's continuing evolution and commitment to serving the orthopaedic community.

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Paper Links

https://boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/10.1302/0301-620X.106B12.BJJ-2024-0553.R1
https://boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/10.1302/0301-620X.106B10.BJJ-2024-0347.R1
https://boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/10.1302/0301-620X.106B2.BJJ-2023-0700.R1
https://boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/10.1302/0301-620X.106B6.BJJ-2023-0783.R2