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Editors: Deana Mercer MD, The University of New Mexico
Dustin Richter MD, The University of New Mexico

Western Journal of Orthopaedics (WJO), formerly known as The University of New Mexico Orthopaedics Research Journal, is a peer-reviewed publication of UNM Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation. The Journal highlights original research relevant to orthopaedic-focused surgery and engineering, with the goal of MEDLINE indexing.

WJO 2025 Submission Deadline: October 1, 2024, at midnight MST.

Current Volume: Volume 13 (2024)

Front Matter

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Front Matter
Arianna Medina

Back Matter

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Back Matter
Arianna Medina

Full Issue

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Full Issue
Arianna Medina

Case Reports

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Isolated Rotational Dislocation of the Talus: A Case Report
Tomas Holy, Nicholas Newcomb, Devin Maez, Christopher Paiz, and Samer Kakish

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Long-Term Success in Managing Midfoot Lateral Column Arthritis: A Case Report
Damian Fountain, Cesar Cardenas, Nicholas Brady, Katherine Gavin, and Richard Miller

Technical Note

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Cross-Tasking in Surgery: An Efficient Method to Perform Multiple Tasks in Parallel
Jacob Sanchez, Robert C. Schenck Jr., Lillian J. Schenck, Urvij Modhia, Gehron Treme, Samer Kakish, Deana Mercer, Daniel C. Wascher, and Dustin L. Richter

Reflections

Review Articles

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Outcomes of Hemiepiphysiodesis for Juvenile Hallux Valgus: A Systematic Review
Karim Gaber, Faran Chaudhry, Ihtisham Ahmad, Emmanuel Olaonipekun, and Waleed Kishta

Scientific Articles

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Radiographic Identification and Treatment Prioritization of Pediatric Elbow Fractures
Hoang M. Nguyen, Bryce Clinger, Casey Slattery, Selina R. Silva, and Patrick Bosch

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Synovial Fluid Inflammatory Profiles Did Not Differ between Isolated Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries
Cale A. Jacobs, Robert C. Schenck Jr., Leorrie A. Watson, Caitlin E.W. Conley, Darren L. Johnson, Austin V. Stone, Christian Lattermann, and Dustin L. Richter

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Pediatric Body Mass Index (BMI) and Distal Radius Fracture Incidence
Jessica Avila, Tyler Hough, Nikalus Skipp, Amber L. West, and Deana Mercer

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Does Matching Humeral Version in Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty Affect Postoperative Range of Motion? A Pilot Study
Shane Johns, William Curtis, Nicholas Newcomb, Ryan Dahlberg, and Christopher Shultz

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Change in Posterior Tibial Slope and Patellar Height During Medial Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Jessica A. Nelson, Brandon M. Painter, Dustin L. Richter, Jennifer S. Weaver, and Robert C. Schenck