Original Article

Impact of Sling Use on Functional Mobility in a Geriatric Population

Objectives: Sling immobilization is commonly used following rotator cuff repair. The purpose of this study was to determine the detrimental impact of sling usage on mobility and balance in an older adult population through validated gait and balance testing. The authors hypothesize that sling use will negatively affect balance and…

Original Article

Medical Students’ Perceptions of Orthopedics as a Career for Women

Objectives: To determine potential factors influencing female medical students’ interest and subsequent application to orthopedics, and to evaluate female and male medical students’ perceptions of women in the field of orthopedics. Methods: An institutional review board–approved survey was distributed in March 2020 and subsequently in April 2022 to medical students…

New Tech and Sports Medicine – with Dr. Marcus A. Rothermich

Dr. Rothermich discussed the future of sports medicine, as well as recent advances in medical technology, including the HoloLens mixed reality goggles and their implications for orthopedic surgery.