The Classic: Articular Replacement for the Humeral Head

This Classic Article is a reprint of the original work by C.S. Neer, Articular Replacement for the Humeral Head. An accompanying biographical sketch of C.S. Neer is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-011-1943-6. The Classic Article is ©1955 and is reprinted with permission from The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery from Neer CS. Articular Replacement for the Humeral Head. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1955;37-A:215–228.     

The Classic: The Iliac Apophysis: An Invaluable Sign in the Management of Scoliosis

This Classic article is a reprint of the original work by Joseph C. Risser, The Iliac Apophysis: An Invaluable Sign in the Management of Scoliosis. An accompanying biographical sketch of Joseph C. Risser, MD is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-1095-0. The Classic Article is ©1958 by Lippincott Williams &; Wilkins and is reprinted with permission from Risser JC. The iliac apophysis: an invaluable sign in the management of scoliosis. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1958;11:111–119.     

The Classic: Sulfonamides in the Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis

This Classic article is a reprint of the original work by John Albert Key, Sulfonamides in the Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis. An accompanying biographical sketch on John Albert Key, MD, is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-0798-6. The Classic Article is ©1944 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc. and is reprinted with permission from Key JA. Sulfonamides in the Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1944;26:63–70.     

The Classic: Application of Curative Therapy in the Ward

This Classic article is a reprint of the original work by Henry Chase Marble, Application of Curative Therapy in the Ward. An accompanying biographical sketch on Henry Chase Marble, MD, is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-0789-7. The Classic Article is ©1920 by the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc. and is reprinted with permission from Marble HC. Application of curative therapy in the ward. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1920;2:136–138.     

The Classic: The Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis With the Maggot (Larva of the Blow Fly)

This Classic article is a reprint of the original work by William S. Baer, MD, The Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis With the Maggot (Larva of the Blow Fly). An accompanying biographical sketch on William Baer, is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-010-1415-4. The Classic Article is ©1931 by the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc. and is reprinted with permission from Baer WS. The treatment of chronic osteomyelitis with the maggot (larva of the blow fly). J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1931;13:438–475.     

The Classic: Functional Results of Hip Arthroplasty with Acrylic Prosthesis

This Classic article is a reprint of the original work by R. Merle d’Aubigné and M. Postel, Functional Results of Hip Arthroplasty with Acrylic Prosthesis. An accompanying biographical sketch on R. Merle d’Aubigné, MD, is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-008-0571-2. The Classic Article is ©1954 by the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc. and is reprinted with permission from Merle d’Aubigné R, Postel M. Functional results of hip arthroplasty with acrylic prosthesis. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1954;35:451--475.     

The Classic: Symposium on Arthroplasty: Arthroplasty: Experimental and Clinical Methods

This Classic article is a reprint of the original work by Nathaniel Allison and Barney Brooks, Symposium on Arthroplasty: Arthroplasty: Experimental and Clinical Methods. An accompanying biographical sketch of Nathaniel Allison, MD, is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-1121-2. The Classic Article is © 1918 by the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc. and is reprinted with permission from Allison N, Brooks B. Symposium on arthroplasty: arthroplasty: experimental and clinical methods. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1918;s2–16:83–93.     

The Classic: Total Replacement of the Knee Joint by a Prosthesis

This Classic Article is a reprint of the original work by W. Russell MacAusland, Total Replacement of the Knee Joint by a Prosthesis. An accompanying biographical sketch of W. Russell MacAusland is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-010-1307-7. The Classic Article is ©1957 Elsevier, and is reprinted with permission from MacAusland WR. Total replacement of the knee joint by a prosthesis. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1957;104:579–583.     

The Classic: The Operative Treatment of Fractures

This Classic article is a reprint of the original work by William Arbuthnot Lane, The Operative Treatment of Fractures. An accompanying biographical sketch on William Arbuthnot Lane, M.S., F.R.C.S., is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-0861-3. The Classic Article is ©1909 by Wolters Kluwer Health-Lippincott Williams &; Wilkins and is reprinted with permission from Lane WA. The operative treatment of fractures. Ann Surg. 1909;50:1106.     

The Classic: The Metabolic Effects of Steroid Hormones in Osteoporosis

This Classic Article is a reprint of the original work by E.C. Reifenstein Jr. and F. Albright, The Metabolic Effects of Steroid Hormones in Osteoporosis. An accompanying biographical sketch of F. Albright is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-011-1831-0. The Classic Article is ©1946 and is reprinted with permission from The American Society for Clinical Investigation from Reifenstein EC, Albright F. The metabolic effects of steroid hormones in osteoporosis. J Clin Invest. 1947;26:24–56.     

The Classic: Shoulder and Elbow Lesions Distinctive of Baseball Players

This Classic Article is a reprint of the original work by G. Bennett, Shoulder and Elbow Lesions Distinctive of Baseball Players. An accompanying biographical sketch of G. Bennett is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-012-2334-3. The Classic Article is ©1947 and is reprinted with permission from Wolters Kluwer Health from Bennett G. Shoulder and elbow lesions distinctive of baseball players. Ann Surg. 1947;126:107–110.     

The Classic: A Study of the Weak Foot,with Reference to its Causes,its Diagnosis,and its Cure; with an Analysis of a Thousand Cases of So-Called Flat-Foot

This Classic article is a reprint of the original work by Royal Whitman, A Study of the Weak Foot, with Reference to its Causes, its Diagnosis, and its Cure; with an Analysis of a Thousand Cases of So-Called Flat-Foot. An accompanying biographical sketch on Royal Whitman, MD, is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-1129-7. The Classic Article is © 1896 by the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc. and is reprinted with permission from Whitman R. A study of the weak foot, with reference to its causes, its diagnosis, and its cure; with an analysis of a thousand cases of so-called flat-foot. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1896;s-1-8:42–77.     

The Classic: Bone Morphogenetic Protein

This Classic Article is a reprint of the original work by Marshall R. Urist and Basil S. Strates, Bone Morphogenetic Protein. An accompanying biographical sketch of Marshall R. Urist, MD is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-1067-4; a second Classic Article is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-1069-2; and a third Classic Article is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-1070-9. The Classic Article is © 1971 by Sage Publications Inc. Journals and is reprinted with permission from Urist MR, Strates BS. Bone morphogenetic protein. J Dent Res. 1971;50:1392–1406.     

The Classic: Multiple Fractures in the Long Bones of Infants Suffering From Chronic Subdural Hematoma

This Classic Article is a reprint of the original work by John Caffey, Multiple Fractures in the Long Bones of Infants Suffering from Chronic Subdural Hematoma. An accompanying biographical sketch of John Caffey is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-010-1665-1. The Classic Article is ©1946, and is reprinted with permission of the American Journal of Roentgenology from Caffey J. Multiple fractures in the long bones of infants suffering from chronic subdural hematoma. Radiology. 1946;194:163–173.     

The Classic: The Etiology of Fractured Hips in Females

This Classic article is a reprint of the original work by Albert P. Iskrant, MA, FAPHA, The Etiology of Fractured Hips in Females. An accompanying biographical sketch on Albert P. Iskrant, MA, FAPHA, is available at DOI 10.1007/s11999-010-1268-x. The Classic Article is ©1968 by the American Public Health Association and is reprinted with permission from Iskrant AP. The etiology of fractured hips in females. Am J Public Health. 1968;58:485–490. The article can also be accessed on the American Journal of Public Health web site at http://ajph.aphapublications.org/cgi/reprint/58/3/485.     

The Classic: A Morphogenetic Matrix for Differentiation of Bone Tissue

This Classic Article is a reprint of the original work by Marshall R. Urist, A Morphogenetic Matrix for Differentiation of Bone Tissue. An accompanying biographical sketch of Marshall R. Urist, MD is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-1067-4; a second Classic Article is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-1068-3; and a third Classic Article is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-1069-2. The Classic Article is © 1970 by Springer and is reprinted with permission from Urist MR. A morphogenetic matrix for differentiation of bone tissue. Calc Tiss Res. 1970:4(Suppl);98–101.     

The Classic: Cartilaginous-cup Arthroplasty in Ununited Fractures of the Neck of the Femur

This Classic Article is a reprint of the original work by J. R. Moore, Cartilaginous-Cup Arthroplasty in Ununited Fractures of the Neck of the Femur. An accompanying biographical sketch of J.R. Moore is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-011-1976-x. The Classic Article is ©1948 and is reprinted with permission from The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery from Moore JR. Cartilaginous-cup arthroplasty in ununited fractures of the neck of the femur. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1948;30:313–330.     

The Classic: Report of the Committee on Suits for Malpractice

This Classic Article is a reprint of the original work by E. F. Sanger, Report of the Committee on Suits for Malpractice. An accompanying biographical sketch of E. F. Sanger, AM, MD, is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-008-0640-6. The Classic Article is ©1879 and is reprinted with courtesy from Sanger EF. Report of the Committee on Suits for Malpractice. Trans Maine Med Assoc.1879;6:1–22.     

The Classic: A Morphogenetic Matrix for Differentiation of Cartilage in Tissue Culture

This Classic Article is a reprint of the original work by Hiroshi Nogami and Marshall R. Urist, A Morphogenetic Matrix for Differentiation of Cartilage in Tissue Culture. An accompanying biographical sketch of Marshall R. Urist, MD is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-1067-4; a second Classic Article is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-1068-3; and a third Classic Article is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-009-1070-9. The Classic Article is © 1970 by the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine and is reprinted with permission from Nogami H, Urist MR. A morphogenetic matrix for differentiation of cartilage in tissue culture. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1970;134;530–535.     

The Classic: Treatment of Malum Coxae Senilis,Old Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis,Intrapelvic Protrusion of the Acetabulum,and Coxa Plana by Means of Acetabuloplasty

This Classic Article is a reprint of the original work by M. N. Smith-Petersen, Treatment of Malum Coxae Senilis, Old Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis, Intrapelvic Protrusion of the Acetabulum, and Coxa Plana by Means of Acetabuloplasty. An accompanying biographical sketch of M. N. Smith-Petersen, MD, is available at DOI  10.1007/s11999-008-0671-z. This article is ©1936 by the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc. and is reprinted with permission from Smith-Petersen MN. Treatment of Malum Coxae Senilis, Old Slipped Upper Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Intrapelvic Protrusion of the Acetabulum, and Coxae Plana by Means of Acetabuloplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1936;18:869–880.