Husband, Dad, son, brother, surgeon; chair #orthopedic surgery @HopkinsOrtho @HopkinsMedicine Instagram: str8bones
Joined May 2013
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Apr 3
Had a great time exploring Baltimore’s rich art scene with the @HopkinsOrtho residents this morning. Special thanks to @Asma for the incredible private tour! @BabarShafiqMD @TheBMA @Str8bonesJim @DrShyamKurian @sudarsanmurali_
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💡Funding the Future of Ortho Research! Join leading experts for a panel on research strategy, funding, and innovation. 9:25–10:45 AM | Mayflower Hotel | Washington, DC - January 20, 2026 Featuring Drs. Potter, Stannard, Ma, Ficke, Bradley, Wenke & Sheean. #EWI2026 #OrthoResearch
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Jim Ficke retweeted
28 Apr 2025
Incredibly humbled to learn that our work, “Implementing a Hospitalist Comanagement Service in Orthopaedic Surgery,” was selected as one of the ABOS certification readings.
Grateful beyond words for our @HopkinsOrtho team.
Thank you for the vision and for believing in this work!
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Jim Ficke retweeted
9 May 2025
Looks like we’ve still got work to do!
Most pediatric trauma patient education materials on AAOS & POSNA websites exceed recommended readability levels - potentially limiting comprehension.
It's time to bridge the gap. We're working on it📚
Read more: bit.ly/42Bc6Go
9 May 2025
Discover groundbreaking insights on: Readability of Online Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Patient Education Materials. @DianeGhanem bit.ly/42Bc6Go
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Jim Ficke retweeted
16 Feb 2024
At the OREF Board meeting, @brendan_shi_md winner of the OREF 3rd Annual National Resident Research Symposium with his mentor, Nicholas M. Bernthal, MD, both of of @UCLA. Watch Dr. Shi's winning presentation on his study on #bisphosphonate: youtu.be/ENtxhSvhzGg
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Give a warm welcome 👋 to the 2024-2025 AAOS Social Media Ambassadors! This group shares a passion for communication & amplifies opportunities to engage and reach new audiences. We're excited to work with you!
You know them, you love them, and if you don't already - follow them!
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Jim Ficke retweeted
14 Feb 2024
ATTENTION RESIDENTS!!
The always popular Speed Mentoring Program run by Dr. @lisacannada is this morning at 8 in Moscone South room 302!
Come talk to ortho legends and rockstars like @drprovencher @VaniSabesanMD @drmikeast @Str8bonesJim @BillLevineMD and more! #orthotwitter
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13 Feb 2024
This means so much to lead a team who values and cherishes #inclusion and #allyship @dlaport1 @orthomentor1 (2023 #HeforShe award) @AHSeidenstein @jschmerls
13 Feb 2024
Incredible to witness the much deserved ‘He for she’ and ‘She for she’ award at RJOS. Could not be more proud and honored to be part of the incredible @HopkinsOrtho program. @RJOSociety @dlaport1 @Str8bonesJim #orthotwitter #AAOS2024
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13 Feb 2024
I have the absolute joy of working with the world’s two best mentors according to @RJOSociety! Congratulations to @dlaport1 and @Str8bonesJim for receiving the She for She and He for She awards!! @HopkinsOrtho is lucky to have you ❤️
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Jim Ficke retweeted
13 Feb 2024
Congratulations @Str8bonesJim on the incredibly well-deserved Dr Freddie Fu He for She Award - we are all so appreciative of all you do and inspired by your leadership!! @HopkinsOrtho @RJOSociety
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Jim Ficke retweeted
10 Feb 2024
Two days until the start of #AAOS2024! Looking forward to reconnecting with many friends & colleagues, meeting new people, and participating in several engaging sessions. See you in San Francisco!
#orthotwitter @LoyolaOrthoRes
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13 Feb 2024
Powerful lessons from our @RJOSociety keynote speaker Katie Holloway Bridge: “Lead from anywhere in the room” @AAOS1 #aaos2024
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Jim Ficke retweeted
12 Feb 2024
Watch award-winning video guides by our experts covering innovative surgical techniques for spine tumors and open Bankart repair at the Orthopaedic Video Theater in West Hall. #AAOS2024
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31 Jan 2024
1/31/24 - 2024 Matchups: Biden Opens Up Lead Over Trump In Head-To-Head, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds poll.qu.edu/poll-release?rel…
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Jim Ficke retweeted
2 Dec 2023
New President Johnson talks to reporters, Oval Office, sixty years ago this week:
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Join us for the EWI XVII Symposia and hear from experts on "The Conflict in Ukraine: Lessons Learned and Future Directions". Learn more at somos.org/ewi.
@daniel_stinner @str8bonesjim @JosephHsuMD @AOSSM_SportsMed @HandSociety @otatrauma
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Annual Meeting Session Highlight "Orthopaedic Surgery in the Ukraine Conflict"
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Jim Ficke retweeted
25 Oct 2023
Rejoining Twitter after a short break, I'm thrilled to share photos from our inspiring time at @PerryInitiative Program hosted by @HopkinsOrtho
It was an amazing experience contributing to the education of medical students!
My heartfelt thanks to Dr. LaPorte for the opportunity!
14 Oct 2023
Thank you @PerryInitiative and @HopkinsOrtho team - inspiring (and fun) Perry Outreach Program showing young women that a career in ortho is possible (and awesome)! The future of ortho is very bright! @rjos @orthoWOW @Str8bonesJim
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