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Journal of ISAKOS: Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine is a leading journal for high-quality orthopaedic reviews.
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Launched February 2016, Journal of ISAKOS is an official journal of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Publishing high-quality State of the Art and systematic reviews, this new journal synthesizes current research in orthopaedic sports medicine to provide a comprehensive reference for diagnosing and treating patients. Learn more at jisakos.bmj.com and follow us on twitter

09/15/2026

⭐ EDITOR’S CHOICE ⭐

Can shelf acetabuloplasty restore natural joint mechanics in acetabular dysplasia? 🦴 biomechanics says yes.

This featured study uses a cadaveric model to demonstrate how shelf acetabuloplasty effectively restores native rotational motion and improves stability in dysplastic hips.

09/14/2026

Meet Our Next Feature

We are pleased to introduce Dr. Volker Musahl, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh and Chief of Sports Medicine at the UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center.

Dr. Musahl’s research focuses on the clinical outcomes and biomechanics of knee and shoulder injuries in athletes, with a particular emphasis on ACL and multiligament knee injuries. He has published more than 500 peer-reviewed articles and serves as Co-Director of the Orthopaedic Robotics Laboratory.

A dedicated educator and leader, he directs the University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, has trained more than 200 fellows from around the world, and will serve as President of the ACL Study Group from 2026–2028.

Dr. Musahl is also Deputy Editor-in-Chief of JISAKOS and contributes to several major multicentre clinical trials focused on improving the treatment of knee ligament injuries.

We are honoured to have him share his extensive expertise in sports medicine, research, and mentorship as part of the Excellence in Authorship Program.

09/12/2026

Safe return-to-sport in young athletes requires more than just time and strength. ⚽🧸

This two-year prospective study highlights why objective functional and balance testing is essential to evaluate readiness and reduce re-injury risk following pediatric ACL reconstruction.

09/11/2026

Meet Our Next Excellence in Authorship Program Recipient

We are excited to introduce Dr. Oyoo Were, Chief of Orthopaedics and Trauma at Defence Forces Memorial Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.

Dr. Were’s clinical practice focuses on trauma and sports orthopaedics, and he also serves as an IOC-certified sports physician caring for several teams, including Paralympics Kenya.

Through the JISAKOS Excellence in Authorship Program, he will be working on his project:

🦵 Defining the Critical Window for ACL Reconstruction: Time-Dependent Risk of Meniscal Injury, Reparability, and Functional Outcomes in a Kenyan Cohort

Alongside his clinical work, Dr. Were supports surgical education as coordinator of the COSECSA residency program at DFMH and contributes to the institution’s Ethics Review Committee.

We look forward to following Dr. Were’s journey through the program and highlighting the perspectives, ideas, and research he will bring to the global orthopaedic community.

09/10/2026

10-year data is in! 🦴📊

This long-term case series evaluates outcomes following rotational acetabular osteotomy combined with hip arthroscopy for severe acetabular dysplasia—demonstrating strong, durable joint preservation over a minimum 10-year follow-up.

09/08/2026

Treating complex, obligatory patellar dislocation often demands more than standard MPFL repair alone. 🦵

A new case series in the Journal of ISAKOS evaluates outcomes when combining Medial Patellotibial Ligament (MPTL) reconstruction alongside MPFL reconstruction to restore dynamic stability in challenging knee pathology.

09/07/2026

Meet Our Next Feature

We are pleased to introduce Associate Professor David Parker, an internationally recognized knee surgeon, researcher, and educator based in Sydney, Australia.

Dr. Parker specializes in disorders of the knee, with particular expertise in robotic and computer-assisted knee replacement, sports injuries, ligament reconstruction, joint realignment, and knee preservation.

He founded the Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute in 2002 and has since delivered more than 200 research and invited presentations and published over 140 peer-reviewed articles. He also serves on the editorial boards of several leading journals, including JISAKOS.

A leader in the international orthopaedic community, Dr. Parker is Past President of ISAKOS and the Asia Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society.

We are honoured to have him share his extensive clinical, research, and leadership experience as a mentor in the Excellence in Authorship Program.

09/05/2026

Treating PLC injuries just got a clearer roadmap. 🦵⚡

Introducing a newly developed and internally validated clinical decision-making algorithm designed to simplify diagnosis and guide treatment for posterolateral corner knee injuries.

09/04/2026

Meet Our Next JISAKOS Excellence in Authorship Program Recipient

We are excited to introduce Dr. Andre Villalobos Otayza, an orthopaedic surgeon from Lima, Peru.

Dr. Villalobos Otayza completed his medical training in Peru and earned a master’s degree in sports medicine from University College London. His clinical and academic interests focus on biomechanics, football-related injuries, and the surgical management of musculoskeletal injuries, with research aimed at improving injury prevention, treatment, and return to play.

Through the JISAKOS Excellence in Authorship Program, he will be working on his project:

⚽ Match Altitude and Match-Related Injury Incidence, Injury Burden, and Return-to-Play in Peruvian Professional Football (Liga 1): Official Prospective League Surveillance (January–May 2027)

We look forward to following Dr. Villalobos Otayza’s journey through the program and highlighting the perspectives, ideas, and research he will bring to the global orthopaedic community.

09/03/2026

Is standard MRI missing the full picture when evaluating patella alta? 🦵📸

A new study compares static vs. dynamic imaging modalities—and the findings suggest standard MRI may have limited diagnostic value on its own.

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