Hurricane Laura’s Devastation Impacts Our Orthopaedic Colleagues

In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, our thoughts and prayers go out to our members, their patients, and families in the affected areas of Louisiana and Texas.

Antiquated Maternity Leave Policies Can Deter Med Students

Emma P. Dwyer, MD; Megan Anne Conti Mica, MD, FAAOS

Despite the steady rise of female medical students, orthopaedic surgery continues to have one of the lowest representations of female surgeons, as only 5 percent of orthopaedic surgeons and 14 percent of residents are women.

Tackling Difficult Problems in Orthopaedics: Guidance from a Bioethicist

Julie Balch Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS

Casey Jo Humbyrd, MD, MBE, FAAOS, shared about various scenarios in orthopaedics that are sometimes difficult to navigate in order to glean some insights on best approaches.

Family Planning Poses Challenges for Orthopaedic Surgeons

Selina Poon, MD, MPH, FAAOS

Work-life balance is often discussed, but significantly less advice is offered for those balancing planning a family with developing a career in orthopaedic surgery.