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Orthopedic Surgery 2026 Longitudinal Assessment References

Due to copyright restrictions, the AOBOS cannot provide most reference materials used for longitudinal assessment. However, a list of references used for the 2026 longitudinal assessment can be found below. A hyperlink to PubMed or a journal source for each article is provided.

Joint replacement

  • The Journal of Arthroplasty (Aug 2021); Vol. 36, Issue 8; Robotics versus navigation versus conventional total hip arthroplasty: does the use of technology yield superior outcomes?; pg. 2801-2807.
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33773864/
  • The Journal of Arthroplasty (Mar 2023); Vol. 38, Issue 3; Are 20% of patients actually dissatisfied following total knee arthroplasty? A systematic review of the literature; pg. 594-599. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36252743/

Sports

Trauma