Thumb CMC arthritis surgery continues to evolve

Michael C. Doarn, MD, FAAOS

Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthritis is the second most common degenerative joint condition in human hands.

Patients want accuracy, but still value the human touch

Theresa Witham

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly visible in healthcare, orthopaedic surgeons are beginning to face a new reality: patients are no longer arriving armed only with Google search results.

Eyes on the patient, not the screen: The orthopaedic case for ambient AI

Alexandra E. Page, MD, FAAOS

In the decades since electronic health records (EHRs) permeated medical practice, conversations with patients have devolved into keyboard tapping and hours spent completing charts at home.

Clinic notes in an AI era: The medium can change the message and the messenger

Alexandra E. Page, MD, FAAOS

For physicians, the clinic note has specific purposes: documenting the patient history and exam and offering a clinical assessment and planned next steps, all preserved for future reference.