The Journal
Dr Lorne Gordon Irvine, 1950–2024
Dr Lorne Gordon Irvine passed away peacefully at home on 23 February 2024. He was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan, to R. Keith and Phyllis Irvine on 13 September 1950.
Guest editorial: Osteoarthritis, Part 1
Osteoarthritis is a prevalent and debilitating condition that significantly impacts quality of life for millions of individuals worldwide.
Blood and body fluid exposures in the workplace: Scenarios you may encounter in your clinic
Blood and body fluid exposures can occur in a variety of health care workplace settings. As a physician, you have different roles and responsibilities in different situations, particularly if you manage your own clinic.
Who should get a knee replacement?
Knee osteoarthritis is a common and often debilitating disease. Referral to an orthopaedic surgeon is appropriate when there are radiographic changes consistent with osteoarthritis that are accompanied by symptoms. However, the severity of osteoarthritis on radiographs does not necessarily correlate with the level of pain experienced by the patient.