The OTA Podcast: Recent Episodes

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The OTA Podcast Channel is your home for conversations with leading experts in orthopedic trauma. Directed and hosted by the OTA podcast committee, listeners can expect to hear 1-1 interviews with thought leaders, panel discussions on key subjects, hot topic debates from the masters, and timely reviews of clinical papers. The episodes will be structured in series, by subject, and will be 30 minutes in length or less, making it convenient for our members and other listeners. Education is an important mission of the OTA and we are pleased to add the OTA podcast channel to our robust offering of learning opportunities.

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Listen in as host Dr. Michael Blankstein chats with Drs. Mai Nguyen and Carla Smith about the Task Force created to provide education and materials to trauma surgeons in limited resource countries and the SIGN group. For more information, visit this OTA website link.

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Join host Dr. Alex Crespo and guests Drs. Alex Stroh and Jordan Bauer as they discuss the top 10 things you need to know to effectively manage humeral shaft fractures.

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Listen in as Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Saam Morshed chat about young femoral neck fractures. They discuss diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series.

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Host Dr. Joe Patterson chats with JOT paper authors Drs. Stephen Becher and Austin Wynne as they go behind the text of this article entitled: "Knee hemarthrosis aspiration and its effect on compartment pressures in tibial plateau fractures." Click here for the abstract link

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Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Michael Maceroli discuss injury classification, approaches, treatment options, and other key points to cover for the OITE.

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Listen in as Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Michael Maceroli chat about Pelvic Fracture Diagnosis and Treatment in this high yield case series.

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Join host Dr. Alex Crespo as he chats with Dr. William Ricci and third year medical student, Mr. Robert Bilodeau about their article entitled: " Patient-Reported Outcomes After Distal Radius Fractures Differ Across Geographic and Cultural Populations: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," as they go beyond the text to understand the impetus behind the study and interesting information they derived during the study. Click here to see the abstract.

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Dr. Greg Gaski hosts a conversation with Dr. Austin Carroll focused on distal femur and patella fractures including underlying pathophysiology, treatment options, current controversial debates, and different types of constructs in this high yield case series.

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Dr. Malcolm DeBaun hosts a conversation with Dr. John Munz focused on Calcaneal Fracture Diagnosis and Treatment in this high yield case series. Dr. DeBaun references the article entitled "Medial external fixation for staged treatment of closed calcaneus fractures: Surgical technique and case series" for further learning opportunities.

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Listen is as podcast committee members Drs. Michael Blankstein, Greg Gaski, and Alex Crespo chat about the new 2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE series and why this content is being refreshed.

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Dr. Joe Patterson hosts authors Drs. Ted Miclau, Vincenzo Giordano, and Madeline MacKechnie as they go beyond the text of their recent paper, "Management preferences for hip fracture care in Latin America" and also discuss the ACTUAR network they used to study the topic. Click the link to the article.

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Listen in to the conclusion of this OTA Clinical Practice Management guest panel as Drs. Brian Cunningham, Rob Wetzel, Meelan Patel, and Rachel Sotsky continue their discussion on lessons learned and experience that's been gained across different settings in orthopedic trauma.

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The OTA Clinical Practice Management guest panel, Drs. Brian Cunningham, Rob Wetzel, Meelan Patel, and Rachel Sotsky, discuss lessons learned and experience that's been gained across different settings in orthopedic trauma. Part 1 of a 2-part discussion.

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In this conversation, host Dr. Greg Gaski and guests Drs. Connor Kleweno and Joshua Parry focus on evaluation and management strategies for minimally displaced lateral compression pelvis fractures.

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Blankstein and Dr. Philip Kregor discuss historical perspectives and current viewpoints on the evolution of hip trauma surgery and strategies for managing the hip fracture patient with traumaplasty.

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Listen is as host Joe Patterson, MD debates the management of anemia after acute trauma with Danielle Peterson, MD and Brian Mullis, MD.

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Paul Whiting, MD hosts this episode with Pakistan Guest Nation attendees Masood Umer, MD and Usama Bin Saeed, MD. They discuss challenges to attend, highlights of the symposium, delegation to IOTA, and vision for future collaboration.

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Host Malcolm DeBaun, MD chats with paper authors Jeremy Adelstein, MD, and Josh Napora, MD about their results in: "Postoperative Radiation Does Not Decrease Risk of Heterotopic Ossification after Acetabulum Fracture Fixation" in the first part of this episode. Link to abstract Dr. DeBaun references for thrombin gel treatment of HO. In the second part of this episode, Mark Gage, MD chats with paper author Lucas Marchand, MD about his study findings in "Bier Block Regional Anesthesia versus Hematoma Block for Closed Distal Radius Reduction: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Alex Crespo chats with JOT paper authors Drs. Michael Murphy, MD, and William Lack, MD about their JOT published article: "Low-energy Distal Femur Fractures in Patients Over 50 years old: Protecting the Femoral Neck Reduces Risk of Subsequent Hip Fracture" Click the link to see the publication.

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Drs. Emily Benson and Carla Smith chat with three EGLOW Fellows who were attendees at the Annual Meeting: 2025 Fellows Dr. Mirna Ochoa (Honduras), and Dr. Bezawit Tsegaye (Ethiopia) and 2024 Fellow Dr. Olukemi Lawani (Nigeria). They discuss their start in orthopaedics, take-aways from the meeting, and paying it forward to other young women and trainees. Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Michael Blankstein, MD chats with paper author Michael DeRogatis about the findings of his research: "Periprosthetic Femur Fractures in Hemiarthroplasty Are Correlated With Stem Type: An Analysis From the American Joint Replacement Registry " in the first part of the episode. In the second part, Dr. Blankstein discusses study findings with paper author Héctor J Aguado, MD, PHD, from the paper entitled: "Proximal Femur Cut-Out Management, Re-Fixation or Arthroplasty, Which Yields Better Outcomes? Insights from 143 Patients from the PIPPAS Study." Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Gerard Slobogean, MD chats with paper author Dennis Den Hartog, MD, PhD about the findings of his research: "Hemiarthroplasty Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Comminuted Proximal Humeral Fractures: Results of the Procon Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial" in the first part of the episode. In the second part, Dr. Slobogean discusses study findings with paper author Jad Lawand, MD-Candidate from the paper entitled: "Nonunion and Post-operative Complications Associated with Intramedullary Nailing Versus Plate Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures" Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Joe Patterson, MD chats with paper authors Shannon Tse, MD, and Sean Campbell, MD about their paper entitled: "Is Discharging Patients After External Fixation and Between Stages During Periarticular Lower Extremity Fracture Care Safe?" Click here for the abstract.

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Guest host Dr. Paul Whiting chats with 2025 OTA Humanitarian Scholar attendees Dr. Olasode Israel Akinmokun of Lagos, and Dr. Biniyam Teshome Addisu of Ethiopia. They discuss their pathways to Orthopaedic surgery, and thoughts about the observership portion of the program. Recorded live at the OTA Annual Meeting.

Poster abstract links: Dr. Akinmokun ; Dr. Addisu

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Host Alex Crespo, MD chats with paper author Logan Bateman, MS about the findings of their research: "Does More Debridement Procedures Impact Risk of Infection in Open Fractures?" in the first part of the episode. In the second part, Dr. Crespo discusses the study findings with paper author Michael Archdeacon, MD from the paper entitled: "The Impact of Topical Tranexamic Acid on Perioperative Blood Loss in Isolated Operative Posterior Wall Acetabular Fractures: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial." Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Michael Blankstein, MD chats with paper authors Wayne Hoskins, PhD, MBBS (Hons) about the findings of their research: "How Important Is Fracture Stability in 'Fix and Replace' for Acute Acetabular Fractures? A Comparison of Outcomes in an International Multicenter Study" in the first part of the episode. In the second part, Dr. Blankstein discusses the study findings with paper author William T. Obremskey, MD, MPH from the paper entitled: "A Prospective Randomized Trial to Assess Early versus Delayed Weight Bearing Following Operatively Treated Ankle Fractures in the United States." Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Alex Crespo chats with paper authors Drs. Eleanor Sato and Justin Haller as they discuss the study entitled: "Early functional mobility predicts return to baseline function and discharge disposition after distal femur fractures in elderly." Click here to read the article. Published in OTA International: The Open Access Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 8(3):e420, September 2025.

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Guest host Dr. Paul Whiting sits down with OTA Humanitarian Scholar attendees Dr. Senyo Gudugbe of Ghana, and Dr. Faseeh Shahab of Pakistan. They discuss their pathways to Orthopaedic surgery, and their shared experiences during the observership in Phoenix before the start of the OTA Annual Meeting. Recorded live at the OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Mark Gage, MD chats with paper authors Timothy Murphy, MD and Roman Natoli, MD, PhD about the findings of their research: "Implant Retention versus Fixation Removal for the Treatment of Fracture-Related Infections (FRIs)" in the first part of the episode. In the second part, Dr. Gage discusses the study findings with paper author Taylor Woolnough, MD from the paper entitled: "The Anterior Approach Does Not Improve Recovery After Hemi-arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Joe Patterson talks with Drs. Charles Moon and Christopher Lee on the debate topic rings vs. nailing for open tibia fractures. Live from the 2025 OTA.

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Dr. Michael Blankstein chats with Drs. Brett Crist and Andy Choo about the recently held 2025 OTA Arthroplasty for Trauma Surgeons Course. They discuss key takeaways from the course including areas of focus in upper and lower extremity, and who should attend future courses.

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Host Dr. Malcolm DeBaun chats with paper author Dr. Jennifer Hagen about the findings of their research: "Nine Months of Fluoxetine Aides in the Reduction of Negative Psychiatric Symptomology Following a Traumatic Musculoskeletal Injury" in the first part of the episode. In the second part, Dr. DeBaun discusses the findings with paper author Dr. Nathaniel E. Schaffer from the paper entitle: "PO vs IV Antibiotics for Fracture Related Infections: Bayesian Analysis." Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Joe Patterson sits down with Drs. Michael Sutherland, Bryant Oliphant, and Jennifer Hagen to talk about the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma and how orthopedic trauma surgeons can get involved and benefit from the organization in daily practice. Live from the OTA 2025 Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Gerard Slobogean chats with OTA Annual Meeting Symposium III presenters Robert O'Toole, MD, Renan Castillo, MD, Saam Morshed, MD, PhD, MPH and Nathan O'Hara, PhD. They discuss their perspectives on the symposium topic: "Which Papers Should I Believe? Keys for Interpreting Our Underpowered Retrospective Orthopaedic Trauma Literature." Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Joe Patterson hosts a conversation with Drs. Ashley Levack, Sean Campbell, and Joshua Gary about managing busy orthopaedic practices and balancing family needs and obligations throughout the seasons of professional and personal life. Live from the OTA 2025 Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Michael Blankstein chats with Dr. Jo De Schepper about study findings of the paper: "Local Osteo-Enhancement Procedure Significantly Increases Bone Mineral Density in the Proximal Femur of Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis at High Risk of Hip Fracture" in the first part of the episode. In the second part, Dr. Blankstein speaks with Dr. Clayton R. Welsh about the results of their study entitled: "The Effect of Fully Threaded Screws on Valgus Collapse in Garden One and Two Femoral Neck Fractures." Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Gerard Slobogean chats with Drs. Ken Egol and Matthew Kingery about the findings of the Comparison of Bracing with Coaptation Splinting for the initial treatment of acute humeral shaft fractures in the first part of the episode. In the second part of the episode, Dr. Slobogean speaks with Prof. Ben Ollivere about the Operative Rib Fixation RCT results. Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he chats with new OTA members Drs. Justin Hellwinkle and Mariel Rickert about their experiences at the Annual Meeting.

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Host Gerard Slobogean, MD talks with Raymond Pensey, MD and Phillip Lam, MD about treating the older patient faced with limb salvage vs. amputation.

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Dr. Alex Crespo speaks with Colonel Dan Stinner, MD about his experience as a US Army surgeon and how young surgeons can pursue military service.

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This episode is sponsored by SI-BONE®, Inc., the designers of the iFuse TORQ® and iFuse TORQ TNT® Implant Systems.

In this podcast, Malcolm DeBaun, MD from Duke University moderates a discussion on the management of geriatric pelvic ring injuries with Augustine Saiz, MD of UC Davis and Michael Gardner, MD of Stanford University.

The surgeons share their clinical perspectives and experiences in treating these injuries, discussing current approaches to operative and non-operative management, fixation strategies, and advancements in implant technology that may inform patient care decisions.

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Join Alex Crespo, MD and Hassan Mir, MD as they debate the role of fibular IM nailing in the treatment of ankle fractures. Click for the abstract link.

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Join host Dr. Roy Sanders in an engaging conversation with Drs. Dan S. Chan, Joe Hsu, Jim Krieg, and Prof. Ben Ollivere as they explore the next generation of tibia nailing systems designed to enhance patient outcomes and streamline surgical procedures. Link: TRIGEN MAX Tibia Nailing System

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this industry sponsored podcast are those of the presenters and sponsor and do not necessarily reflect the views of the OTA. Inclusion of industry supported content on the OTA podcast platform should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any product, service, or company.

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Dr. Joseph Patterson hosts a discussion with Dr. Paul Tornetta and Dr. Aonnicha Burapachaisri on the role of stress radiographs in treating lateral compression injuries in this new series featuring JOT articles. Click here for the abstract link

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Join host Alex Crespo, MD as he chats with author Michael Weaver, MD about the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma article on the Frailty Index as a possible stratification tool in the CMS hip fracture bundle. To access the abstract, click here.

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Sean Campbell, M.D., and Augustine Saiz, M.D., from UC Davis join Assoc. Prof. Hannah Dailey, OrthoXel’s Chief Scientific Officer, to discuss the challenges of tibial fracture healing and the role of controlled axial micromotion in patient outcomes. Drawing on both research and real-world cases, they examine mechanobiology, patient risk factors, nonunion concerns, and share their initial clinical experiences with the Apex Tibial Nailing System, where micromotion has shown clear benefits.

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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he and Professor Rodrigo Pesantez debate the treatment options for Vancouver B2 periprosthetic fractures and stress the importance of knowing how and when to fix or revise.

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This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, makers of CERAMENT® G – an FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit https://www.bonesupport.com/en-us/products/cerament-g/

Scott M. Sandilands, DO moderates a conversation about the uses of CERAMENT G in open fractures and fracture-related infections with Peter Everson, MD and Augustine Saiz, MD. The conversation highlights the 2-CAN technique for IM nailing, where CERAMENT G is delivered alongside intramedullary fixation to provide both structural stability and targeted local antibiotic delivery.

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References discussed in this episode:

· McNally, M. A., et al. “Mid- to long-term results of single-stage surgery for patients with chronic osteomyelitis using a bioabsorbable gentamicin-loaded ceramic carrier.” Bone Joint J. 2022; 104-B(9): 1095-1100.

· Henry, L., et al. “Long-Term Follow-Up of Open Gustilo-Anderson IIIB Fractures Treated With an Adjuvant Local Antibiotic Hydroxyapatite Bio-Composite.” Cureus. 2023; 15(5).

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Dr. Greg Gaski hosts an engaging conversation with Drs. Peter Mittwede, and Rob Wetzel on treatment protocols following periarticular fracture repair including controversial topics with limited high-level evidence: pelvis, acetabulum, distal femur, tibial plateau, and pilon fractures.

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Dr. Joseph Patterson moderates another lively debate with Dr. Josh Blomberg and Dr. Charalampos Zalavras on the topic of Operative versus Nonoperative Treatment of Humeral Shaft Fractures.

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Dr. Greg Gaski hosts Drs. Brian Mullis and Bill Obremsky as they discuss the use of skeletal traction in isolated femur fractures. They discuss how they were trained and how their treatment of these fractures has changed over time based on clinical data and personal experiences of patients treated with and without traction.

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Listen in as host Dr. Gerard Slobogean talks with Dr. Marcus Sciadini about use of hindfoot nails to treat low demand patients's pilon fractures.

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Drs. Alex Crespo and Christian Pean conclude the conversation about the interesting potential use cases of AI in Orthopaedic Trauma.

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Host Dr. Alex Crespo chats with Dr. Christian Pean about the potential of AI in Orthopedic Trauma in part 1 of this 2 part series.

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Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Suman Medda discuss the many fixation options in the management of geriatric distal femur fractures.

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Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Sean Campbell discuss the history of mini fragment fixation and its application in complex pilon fractures.

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Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Mark Gage discuss the pros & cons of patient positioning when treating transverse acetabulum fractures.

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Listen in as guest Keith Mayo and host Michael Blankstein debate treatment strategies of displaced femoral neck fractures in middle-aged active patients. They discuss challenges, philosophies, and approaches.

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Listen in as co-hosts Michael Blankstein and Alexander Crespo conclude the conversation with Marc Swiontkowski and Stephen Benirshke on the history of Harborview Medical Center, in our continuing Hospital Icon Series.

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In part 1 of a two-part conversation, co-hosts Michael Blankstein and Alexander Crespo discuss the history of Harborview Medical Center with Marc Swiontkowski and Stephen Benirshke, in our continuing Hospital Icon Series.

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein invites Dr. Michael Kain to discuss how to treat young patients with the femoral neck-shaft fracture combination. How should we treat these injuries? In what sequence should these be fractures be approached? Another great debate from the OTA Podcast team!

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Listen in to this interesting concluding episode as co-hosts Drs. Michael Blankstein and Alexander Crespo speak with Drs. Andrew Burgess and Andrew Pollak speak about the formation and evolution of Shock Trauma Center in this new Hospital Icon Series.

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Join co-hosts Dr. Michael Blankstein and Dr. Alexander Crespo as they speak with Drs. Andrew Burgess and Andrew Pollak in Part 1 focused on the foundation of Shock Trauma in this new Hospital Icon Series.

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Host Dr. Joe Patterson chats with guests Drs. Jonah Davies and Josh Gary as they debate the merits of alternative skin closure techniques in orthopaedic trauma.

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein has an engaging conversation with Dr. Niloofar Dehghan debating non-operative vs. operative treatment of flail chest injuries.

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Join host Dr. Joe Patterson as he chats with Dr. Geoffrey Marecek about the debate in bone grafting compared to bone transport for the treatment of bone defects.

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Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Richard Yoon discuss strategies to compliantly optimize your revenue.

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Dr. Doug Lundy shares his story and discusses how the OTA focuses on developing future physician leaders with host Dr. Michael Blankstein.

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Join host Dr. Gerard Slobogean as he chats with Drs. Ashely Levack and Steve Canton about the importance of the PREP-IT Trial (and its subcomponents the A-PREP and PREPARE Trials) and the subsequent impact in reducing SSI's in your practice. They conclude with a review of the literature and multiple choice questions to help help prepare young surgeons for upcoming standardized testing.

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Listen in to this insightful conversation hosted by Dr. Joseph Patterson with guests Dr. Sheila Sprague and Natalie Fleming, MSW, RSW as they unpack the PRAISE trial and the prevalence of intimate partner violence within fracture clinics and discuss tools for managing these important patient conversations.

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Jeremy Podolnick, MD chats with David Forsh about the paper entitled "Single Screw Fixation Compared with Double Screw Fixation for Medial Malleolar Fractures: A Prospective Randomized Trial" from JOT 2018 Buckley et al. Abstract link: J Orthop Trauma . 2018 Nov;32(11):548-553. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001311.

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Host Dr. Gerard Slobogean chats with Drs. Prism Schneider and Aaron Nauth reflect on the history of COTS, many of the trials conducted to manage polytrauma patients, and leadership of this society for the future. Live from the OTA 2024 Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Gerard Slobogean hosts a chat with Dr. Ted Miclau in which they discuss the International Trauma Care Forum and OTA's international mission. Live from the OTA 2024 Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Gerard Slobogean chats with Dr. Roman Hayda about Ukraine as the Guest Nation. Live from the 2024 Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Michael Blankstein sits down with Dr. Aaron Nauth as he shares highlights from his research entitled, 'A Randomized Controlled Trial of Locked Plating Versus Retrograde Nailing for Periprosthetic Distal Femur Fractures. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Malcolm DeBaun sits down with Dr. Josh Gary as he discusses recent research entitled, 'Pelvic Binder Radiography is Safe, Feasible, and Effective for Quantifying Fracture Instability in LC1 Pelvic Fractures: A Clinical Trial.' Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Drs. Gerard Slobogean, Conor Kleweno, Jon Eastman, and Josh Parry discuss the highlights from this 2024 OTA Annual Meeting symposium. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Join guest host Paul Whiting, MD as he chats with Emily Benson, MD and first EGLOW Fellowship recipient Gladys Ngondo, MD from Malawi. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Michael Blankstein sits down with Dr. Christopher Bretherton as he shares his research entitled, 'Early Versus Delayed Weightbearing Following Operatively Treated Ankle Fracture (WAX): A Randomized Controlled Trial and Health Economic Evaluation. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Malcolm Debaun sits down with Drs. Luke Myhre and Lucas Marchand as they discusses his research entitled, 'It Is Feasible and Effective to Deliver Brief Mindfulness Training Recordings to Orthopaedic Trauma Patients: Results from a Pilot RCT. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting

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Dr. Gerard Slobogean sits down with guests Shelia Sprague, Jennifer Hagen, and Mark Gage as they discuss secondary analysis from the PREP-IT Trials. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Guest host Paul Whiting, MD chats with 2024 OTA Humanitarian Scholars Mohamed Fathy Elkhosousy, MD, and Marcella Ryan-Coker, MBChB, MSc, Mmed. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Michael Blankstein sits down with Dr. William Oliver as he shares highlights from his research entitled, 'The HUmeral Shaft Fracture FIXation (HU-FIX) Study: A Prospective Randomized Trial of Operative Versus Nonoperative Management of Fractures of the Humeral Diaphysis. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Drs. Gerard Slobogean, Zach Working and Justin Haller review the highlights of the Basic Science Focus Forum from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Malcolm Debaun sits down with Dr. Dirk Ter Meulen as he shares an overview of his research entitled, 'Is Cast Treatment Noninferior to Surgery for Elderly Patients with Displaced Intra-Articular Type C Distal Radius Fractures? A Randomized Controlled Noninferiority Trial. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Gerard Slobogean sits down with Drs. Leah Gitajn and Paul Matuszewski as they review highlights from the BSFF/ITCF Joint Symposium on Fracture-Related Infections. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting. Thanks to BONESUPPORT for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, please visit BONESUPPORT

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Dr. Blankstein interviews Samir Mehta and Christopher Doro on managing fracture-related infections.

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Dr. Michael Blankstein conducts live interviews at the 40th OTA Annual Meeting to see what people are learning at this year's event. Guests include Drs. Kevin Plancher, Amir Matityahu, Matt Menon, Omar Ishmael, Thuan Ly, Brandon Yuan, and Michael Weaver.

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Join us for content that every resident needs to know about midshaft clavicular fractures. Michael McKee, MD chats with host Jeremy Podolnick, MD about this study and its impact on patient treatment.

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Join us for content that every resident needs to know: the VANCO study. Robert O'Toole, MD chats with host Joseph Patterson, MD about this landmark study and its impact on patient treatment.

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Kelly Lefaivre, MD talks with host Gerard Slobogean, MD about her involvement in the OTA, her position on the Board, and exciting future strategic direction of the OTA.

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A fascinating discussion on the impact of the border crisis on trauma care at the US-Mexico border. Michael Blankstein hosts Drs. Taylor Yong, Toni McLaurin, and BT Kent as they share the challenges of managing high energy trauma cases for migrants crossing the border.

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Richard Kyle, MD talks with Gerard Slobogean, MD about the importance of mentorship throughout his career, his tenure with the OTA, and his experience creating community within OTA and across other Orthopaedic organizations.

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This episode is sponsored by CurvaFix®, Inc, the makers of the CurvaFix® IM Implant – Delivering strong, minimally invasive fixation for curved anatomy and poor bone. In this podcast, Brett Crist, MD moderates a conversation about the treatment of elderly patients' who sustain immobility injuries of the pelvis and acetabulum with Julie Switzer, MD and Robert Wetzel, MD. During their conversation they dive into the clinical and economic impact of the current standard of care, how their patient care has evolved over time, patient outcomes, and more! To learn more about the CurvaFix system, please visit our website: CurvaFix

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In the final episode of this series focused on preparation for OTA Trauma Fellowship, Malcolm DeBaun MD chats with Chip Routt, MD and Mike Weaver, MD.

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This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, makers of CERAMENT® G – an FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit CERAMENT G. Stephen Quinnan, MD moderates a conversation about the uses of CERAMENT G in open fractures and fracture-related infections with Charles N. Moon, MD and Scott M. Sandilands, DO. In it, they not only discuss the clinical evidence supporting their practices, but benefits of single stage procedures, bone remodeling, and infection management. Interested in staying in touch? Follow BONESUPPORT on LinkedIn

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Malcolm DeBaun, MD leads a conversation with Milton Little, MD in which they discuss OTA Trauma Fellowship preparation in episode 1 of this 2-part series.

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Brad Henley, MD, MBA talks with host Michael Blankstein about how OTA has influenced his career dating back to his residency, and shares his passion for the business of trauma medicine, and coding and reimbursement.

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David Teague, MD talks with host Michael Blankstein about how OTA has influenced his career dating back to his residency and shares memories as well as insights for the future.

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James Kellam, MD shares his memories and stories of the OTA starting with OTHA over the last 40 years.

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Emily Benson, MD discussess her involvement with the OTA commmunity from her early days in Orthopaedics and the growing the global community.

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Join host Malcolm DeBaun, MD as he speaks with Dr. Sean Nork about this Gamechanger article entitled, "Trimalleolar Fractures with Impaction of the Posteromedial Tibial Plafond: Implications for Talar Stability" by Martin Weber from Foot & Ankle International, 2004. Click for the abstract link.

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Toney Russell, MD shares his insights of over 40 years of innovation as well as the impact of the OTA on the trauma profession and his career.

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Tony McLaurin, MD shares her memories, observations, and perspectives about the OTA over her 25 years of involvement.

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Anna Miller, MD chats with host Jackie Dunahoe, MD about two Gamechanging papers in the operative vs. non-operative treatment of traumatic arthrotomies. The first paper is entitled: Traumatic Arthrotomies: Do They All Need the Operating Room? Richard Randall McKnight et al from the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma in 2021. Link for abstract. The second paper is Operative Versus Nonoperative Management Of Traumatic Arthrotomies from Civilian Gunshot Wounds by Christopher L. Shultz, MD, et al, from the Iowa Orthopopeidc Journal, 2019. Link for abstract.

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Gerard Slobogean, MD hosts this discussion with Andrew Eglseder about the paper "Intra-articular fractures of the distal end of the radius in young adults," by JL Knirk, and JB Jupiter from JBJS 1986. Click here for the abstract

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Michael Bosse, MD chats with host Michael Blankstein, MD and discusses his memories and perspectives about the OTA in its early years until the present.

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Mark Swiontkowski, MD share memories, insights, wisdom, and perspectives about the origin and evaluation of the OTA with host Michael Blankstein MD. They discuss landmark studies and how research led Swiontkowski to be editor-in-chief of the JBJS.

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Michael Chapman, MD talks with host Michael Blankstein, MD, and shares the history of the origin and evolution of the OTA dating back to the Orthopedic Trauma Hospital Association in 1977. They discuss early research collaboration as well as treatment evolution over the years.

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Joseph Patterson, MD and Samir Mehta, MD discuss this Gamechanger paper, “Comparison of Irrigation Solutions and Devices in a Contaminated Musculoskeletal Wound Survival Model” published in JBJS in January 2009. Authors include Brett D. Owens, MD, Daniel W. White, MD, and Joseph C. Wenke, PhD.

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Join host Malcolm Debaun, MD as he speaks with Dr. George Russell about this Gamechanger article entitled, Emergency Department Stress Radiographs of Lateral Compression Type-1 Pelvic Ring Injuries Are Safe, Effective, and Reliable published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Click here to access the article.

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Hosts Michael Blankstein, MD and Malcolm Smith, MD discuss: 'What Is the Safe Window from Definitive Fixation to Flap Coverage in Type 3B Open Tibia Fractures? Supporting Plastics and Orthopaedics Alliance in Reducing Trauma Adverse Events (SPARTA)'

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Listen in as host Michael Blankstein, MD chats with Richard Yoon, MD and Jason Halvorson, MD about the state of dual fixation for distal femur fractures.

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Host Michael Blankstein, MD interviews paper authors Justin Haller, MD, and Lucas Marchand, MD. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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In this 200th special episode, OTA President Dr. Emil Schemitsch chats with host Dr. Michael Blankstein about the evolution of the OTA over the last 30 years, groundbreaking research, and perspectives for the future of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2024.

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Host Joseph Patterson interviews Dr. Patrick Kellam in the discussion of the origin and development of the OTA open fracture classification system.

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Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews Drs. Andrew Burgess and Patrick Kellam in the discussion of the origins of the pelvis fracture classification system.

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Host Dr. Arun Aneja interviews paper author Dr. Antti Launonen. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting, and the published article can be found at the link: https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1004308 .

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Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper author Dr. Patrick Kellam. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Arun Aneja interviews paper author Dr. Brian Mullis. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Michael Archdeacon chats with host Dr. Michael Blankstein about approaches for negotiating within the health system to obtain needed resources. Dr. Archdeacon presented this material in a symposium at the 2023 OTA Annual Pre-Meeting.

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Host Dr. Paul Whiting chats with OTA Humanitarian Scholarship attendees Dr. Loïc Fonkue from Cameroon, and Dr. Dominic Konadu-Yeboah from Ghana. They discuss their medical education, research, meeting observations, and observership opportunities.

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Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper author Dr. Ashley Levack. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews paper author Dr. Noelle van Rysselberghe. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Arun Aneja interviews paper author Dr. Eugene Kim. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Paul Whiting chats with OTA Humanitarian Scholarship attendees Dr. Chloe Samarita from the Philippines, and Dr. Grace Kansayisa from Rwanda. They discuss their medical education, research, and observership opportunities.

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Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper author Dr. Cory Collinge. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews paper author Dr. Maria Tol. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Arun Aneja interviews paper author Dr. Douglas Haase. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Gerard Slobogean interviews Dr. Xavier Griffin.

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Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper author Dr. Kanu Okike. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews paper author Dr. Aaron Nauth. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Co-hosts Drs. Paul Whiting and Toni McLaurin have a conversation on marginalized populations with Drs. Damayea Hargett and Malcolm DeBaun.

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Host Dr. Jacqueline Dunahoe interviews paper author Dr. Ravi Agrawal. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper author Dr. Josh Parry. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews paper author Dr. David Cinats. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Listen in as host Dr. Paul Whiting chats with South Sudan Guest Nation attendee Dr. Jordan L. J. Lawrence.

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Host Dr. Malcolm DeBaun interviews paper author Dr. Brandon Yuan. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Gerard Slobogean interviews paper author Dr. Prism Schneider. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Jacqueline Dunahoe interviews paper author Dr. Stephen Davis. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper author Dr. Roman Natoli. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting. To see the abstract while you listen, download the free ConveyMED app: Apple Store click here Google Play click here

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews paper author Dr. Garrett Cavanaugh. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Jonah Davies continues this Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series episode with University of Washington residents Dr. Avery Novak and Dr. Suzanna Ohlsen. They discuss diagnosis and management of shoulder dislocations and elbow dislocations.

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Dr. Jonah Davies hosts this Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series episode along with University of Washington residents Dr. Avery Novak and Dr. Suzanna Ohlsen. They discuss diagnosis and management of shoulder dislocations and elbow dislocations.

Thank you to Stryker for sponsoring this episode. For more information on the Stryker Alliance program, visit https://alliancecanhelp.com. To listen to the podcast "Help Them Help You: Creating Orthopaedic Trauma Value Through a Hospital Alliance" download the free ConveyMED App and listen: https://share.conveymd.com/b1ro86mQDnqBBkA28 , listen on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/help-them-help-you-creating-orthopaedic-trauma-value/id1505387332?i=1000621492861 or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lmYIBZo5A5YpxGK86Krxr?si=zx9CloCNRkG68o9J_cCtYw

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Dr. Conor Kleweno hosts this Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series episode along with University of Washington residents Dr. Nate Benner and Dr. Sean Pirkle. They discuss the management of septic arthritis.

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Listen in to the conclusion of this discussion on Open Fractures with host Dr. Michael Blankstein along with Dr. Josh Blomberg and University of Vermont Chief Resident Dr. Jordan Conroy in the Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series.

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Dr. Michael Blankstein hosts part one of this two part Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series along with Dr. Josh Blomberg and University of Vermont Chief Resident Dr. Jordan Conroy, focused on Open Fractures.

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein chats with Dr. Anna Miller about the new OTA onlinetext book: The OTA Fracture Book - Current Practice of Fracture and Trauma Management.

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Dr. Arun Aneja hosts this Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series episode along with University of Kentucky Residents Drs. Jonathan Grabau, PGY-5, and Andrew Kirk, PGY-3, focused on Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome.

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Dr. Arun Aneja hosts this Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series episode along with University of Kentucky Residents Drs. Matthew Eads, PGY-5, and Trey Moberly, PGY-3, focused on Upper Extremity Compartment Syndrome.

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Join Dr. Michael Blankstein as he chats with the first group of OTA Roy Sanders Traveling Fellowship participants: Drs. Milton Little, Brandon Yuan, and Emily Wagstrom. They share their experiences, impacts to their practices, program insights, and why they think this is a great opportunity to consider.

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Host Dr. Joe Patterson talks with Dr. Andrew Vega, 4th year resident, and Dr. Iain Elliott, Trauma and Spine Fellowship trained Attending Surgeon.  They discuss a Cauda Equina Syndrome case with emphasis on understanding the injury, relevant anatomy, evaluation, initial care, surgical planning, and postoperative care. 

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Orthopaedic trauma is a complicated service line.  Stryker invites you to join Dr. Sanjit Konda, Dr. Samir Mehta, and Stephanie Falconer, RN in this discussion about best practices and case studies that allow surgeons and administrators to achieve value and maximize orthopaedic resources.  

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Join Dr. Michael Blankstein as he interviews Dr. Roy Sanders, current editor-in-chief of the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma and Dr. Bill Ricci, the incoming editor-in-chief of the Journal.

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Join host Dr. Joe Patterson as he moderates a discussion on how to build a research program in an academic setting. Guests include Drs. Ashley Levack, David Shearer, & Paul Matuszewski.

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Join Dr. Michael Blankstein as he discusses Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures including:

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• Classification: Stable vs. Unstable fractures


• Implant choice
• Intraoperative considerations

• Postoperative management

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Join Dr. Michael Blankstein as he discusses Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures including:                   Preoperative considerations, Classification- Stable vs. Unstable fractures, 
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Orthopaedic trauma is a complicated service line. Stryker invites you to join Dr. Sanjit Konda, Dr. Samir Mehta, and Stephanie Falconer, RN in this discussion about best practices and case studies that allow surgeons and administrators to achieve value and maximize orthopaedic resources. 

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Dr. Yelena Bogdan shares here passion and experience in using Twitter as a platform to educate residents, fellows, and colleagues.

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Dr. Joseph Patterson leads a discussion with Drs. Hrayer Basmajian and Sean Campbell on the challenges of changing jobs early in your career.  

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Join host Dr. Joe Patterson along with Dr. Krystin Hidden and Dr. Mary Kate Erdman as they discuss balancing the needs of residents with their own professional development.

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Dr. Michael Blankstein leads a discussion with Drs. Josh Blomberg, D’Ann Arthur, and Dave Goodspeed as they compare and contrast Acute Care Surgeons and Locums as models for Acute Care Orthopedics.

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Drs. Conor Kleweno and Bob O'Toole discuss this landmark paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine.  

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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he talks with Dr. Ross Leighton about his involvement in and perspectives on the SPRINT Trial for reamed vs. un-reamed nails and how it changed his practice. 

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Host Joseph Patterson, MD, chats with esteemed OTA Past Presidents in a discussion about factors that led them to various orthopaedics leadership roles, and they offer perspectives on how others may attain leadership roles in today's environment.  

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In the conclusion of this conversation on career transitions, Paul Whiting, MD, leads the discussion with these distinguished OTA Past Presidents.

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Paul Whiting, MD, leads this distinguished panel of OTA Past Presidents as they discuss their careers, unexpected challenges they have faced, and recommendations for managing career transitions in Part 1 of this 2-part epsiode.

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Arun Aneja, MD, leads this distinguished panel of OTA Past Presidents as they discuss the biggest challenges they faced delivering patient care, how this has changed over the years, and advances that may change orthopaedic trauma care in the future.

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Past OTA President Dr. Andrew Pollak chats with host Dr. Conor Kleweno about how his OTA Leadership contributed to other impactful opportunities throughout his career.  

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Listen in as host Dr. Michael Blankstein and Dr. Scott Ryan discuss the controversy surrounding infrapatellar nailing. 

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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he chats with Dr. Jonathan Scherl about a non-traditional career path to Trauma Orthopaedic practice. 

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Dr. Michael Blankstein chats with selected Poster Authors at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting: 

•Dr. Tyler Moon, Poster #96: Are Infection Rates Increased After Sterilization of the External Fixator During Staged Internal Fixation of High-Energy Tibial Plateau Fractures?

• Dr. Noelle Lily Van Rysselberghe, Poster #97: Are Extreme Distal Periprosthetic Femur Fractures too Distal for Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing? A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study

• Dr. Andrew Hresko, Poster # 102: Management of Aseptic Failure After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Complete Articular Tibial Plateau Fractures

These posters were presented live at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting. 

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Dr. William Obremskey shares some of his career highlights, research and clinical focus, and interesting stories with host Dr. Arun Aneja in this series continuation where we hear from some of the legends or orthopaedic trauma.

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Host Dr. Conor Kleweno interviews paper author Aditya K. Subramanian to discuss this retrospective review of patients to assess the effect of surgical delay on the risk of infection for closed long bone fractures. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Sonny Konda interviews paper author Dr. Graham Dekeyser to discuss this retrospective review of patients with ACS and tibial plateau fractures was conducted at 2 Level I trauma centers. multi-center retrospective review rom 10 centers. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Conor Kleweno interviews paper authors Dr. Dane Brodke and Dr. Christopher Lee as they discuss this multi-center retrospective review rom 10 centers. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper authors Ms. Natasha McKibben and Dr. Gerard Slobogean as they discuss the results of their prospective study of the removal versus retention of iliosacral screws to relieve pain. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.  

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Host Dr. Paul Whiting interviews paper author Dr. William Obremskey as they discuss this 10 year study outcome relative to infection rates with Vancomycin and analyzing and interpreting the data using Bayesian analysis. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper authors Drs. Gerard Slobogean, MD, and Sheila Sprague, PhD, as they discuss this study comparing two skin solutions on the risk of surgical site infection in open extremith fractures. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews primary paper author Dr. Arun Aneja as they discuss this retrospective study of patient outcomes specifically geared toward returning to sporting activities and activities of daily living. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Michael Blankstein concludes the Next Level Board Prep series with special guest Dr. Bruce Gomberg as they chat about final tips to pass the Boards. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams.

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Dr. Paul Whiting is joined by Drs. Zach French and Eric Cotter as they discuss Poly Trauma Decision-making and Timing.  This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. 

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Dr. Michael Blankstein is joined by Dr. Chris McAndrew as they discuss Management of Combined Femur and Femoral Neck Fractures.  This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Dr. Sonny Konda is joined by Dr. Berkcan Akpinar as they discuss a Humeral Shaft Nonunion case. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. Thank you to Bioventus for sponsoring this episode.

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Join host Mr. Jamie Ferguson from Oxford Bone Infection Unit, as he chats with guests Mr. Alex Wee and Mr. Anand Pillai about their clinical experiences in treating bone infections with CERAMENT G. Sponsored by BONESUPPORT.

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Dr. Sonny Konda is joined by Drs. Andrew Brash and David Kugelman as they discuss Management of Complex Diabetic Ankle Fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Dr. Sonny Konda is joined by Drs. Amy Birnbaum and Kevin Lehane as they discuss Complex Geriatric Humerus Fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Dr. Sonny Konda is joined by Drs. Amy Birnbaum and Kevin Lehane as they discuss Complex Geriatric Humerus Fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Dr. Arun Aneja is joined by Drs. Boshen Liu and Tim Westbrook as they discuss Segmental Defects in the Femur. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Dr. Arun Aneja is joined by Drs. Boshen Liu and Tim Westbrook as they discuss Segmental Defects in the Femur. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Dr. Conor Kleweno is joined by Drs. Avrey Novak and Arthur McDowell as they discuss geriatric acetabular fractures.

This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Dr. Conor Kleweno is joined by Drs. Avrey Novak and Arthur McDowell as they discuss geriatric acetabular fractures.

This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Dr. Paul Whiting  is joined by Drs. Brad Foulke and Rick Behlmer as they discuss complex tibial shaft fractures.

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Dr. Paul Whiting  is joined by Drs. Brad Foulke and Rick Behlmer as they discuss complex tibial shaft fractures.

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Dr. Michael Blankstein is joined by Drs. Ken Rodriguez and Michael Roberts as they discuss periprosthetic hip fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Dr. Michael Blankstein is joined by Drs. Ken Rodriguez and Michael Roberts as they discuss periprosthetic hip fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Join Dr. Michael Blankstein in the conclusion of the discussion with Drs. Michael Kain and Thomas Seaver on distal femur periprosthetic fractures above a total knee prosthesis. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Dr. Michael Blankstein is joined by Drs. Michael Kain and Thomas Seaver as they discuss distal femur periprosthetic fractures above a total knee prosthesis. 

This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Dr. Joseph Patterson  is joined by Drs. Avery Novak and Akhil Reddy  as they discuss life threatening hypotension in pelvic ring injuries

This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Dr. Joseph Patterson  is joined by Drs. Avery Novak and Akhil Reddy  as they discuss life threatening hypotension in pelvic ring injuries

This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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Re-release of the top 5 episodes of the OTA Board Prep Series: Number 5: Talus Fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Seth Yarboro and residents Drs. Megan Couso and Thomas Moran discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of talus fractures. Originally aired: August 17, 2021. 

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Re-release of the top 5 episodes of the OTA Board Prep Series: Number 4: Calcaneus Fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Samir Mehta and residents Drs. Kelsey Bonilla and Ryan DeAngelis discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of calcaneus fractures. Originally aired: August 31, 2021.

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Re-release of the top 5 episodes of the OTA Board Prep Series: Number 3: Pelvic Ring. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Conor Kleweno and his residents, Drs. Avrey Novak and Jake Wilkerson, discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of pelvic ring injuries. Originally aired July 13, 2021.

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Re-release of the top 5 episodes of the OTA Board Prep Series: Number 2: Ankle Fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Sonny Konda and his residents, Drs. Ajay Kanakamedala and Blake Schultz discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of ankle fractures. Originally aired August 10, 2021.

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Re-release of the top 5 episodes of the OTA Board Prep Series: Number 1: Acetabulum. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Conor Kleweno and his residents, Drs. Sara Shin and Derek Nhan discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of acetabulum fractures. Originally aired July 20, 2021.

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Join host Dr. Sonny Konda as he leads a 2022 OTA Specialty Day debate between Drs. Samir Mehta and Brett Crist on surgical approaches to calcaneus fractures. They discuss the pros and cons of both sinus tarsi and extensile approaches.

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Dr. Paul Whiting hosts a 2022 OTA Specialty Day debate between Dr. David Goodspeed and Dr. Saam Moorshed focused on fractures that are going to be fixed and the benefits and treatment methodologies of closed and open reductions.   

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Dr. Arun Aneja hosts a 2022 OTA Specialty Day debate between Drs. Robert Dunbar and Milton Little as they discuss the pros and cons of nailing and plating distal femoral fractures.  

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In this conversation, Dr. Michael Blankstein and Dr. Jane Liu talk with Dr. Kamil Bober and Dr. Mark Hake about uncertainties around starting clinical work and practice management. This series is brought to you by the OTA Young Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons Committee. For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/

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Guest Dr. Chip Routt provides great insight in this conversation about preparedness for discussing poor outcomes and delivering bad news to patients and their families. This episode is hosted by Dr. Michael Blankstein and Dr. Luke Lopas, and the series is brought to you by the OTA Young Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons Committee.

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Hosts Dr. Michael Blankstein and Jane Liu discuss aspects of financial planning with Joshua Wokurka, Financial Advisor at Northstar Resource Group, Chicago. This series is brought to you by the OTA Young Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons Committee.

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Current OTA president Dr. Michael Archdeacon kicks off this new podcast series with co-hosts Drs. Michael Blankstein and Dr. Jane Liu as they have a conversation around contract negotiations when considering career job opportunities. This series is brought to you by the OTA Young Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons Committee.

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Listen in as Dr. Arun Aneja has an engaging conversation with current OTA President Dr. Michael Archdeacon: they talk through life experiences, personal focus areas, and career choices that led to leadership within the OTA organization.

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Dr. Arun Aneja hosts a conversation with Dr. Akua Roach, Department of Defense Health Sciences Program Manager. They discuss the Congressionally-Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) funding to support peer reviewed orthopaedic trauma research.

To learn about the CDMRP funding opportunities available, please visit: https://cdmrp.army.mil/

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Join host Dr. Sonny Konda as he interviews Notable Paper author Dr. Kenneth Egol to discuss the outcomes of long term fixation strategies for displaced proximal humeral fractures. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join Dr. Richard Yoon and Dr. JD Adams as they have a compelling discussion of the published clinical literature on the Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant System compared to rigid screw fixation and other flexible fixation devices.

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TightRope® XP & Fibulock® for Revision Ankle Fracture – Hank Hutchinson, MD

Forum on Syndesmosis Injuries – Is it Worth a Second Surgery? – Kaitlyn Neary, MD

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Join host Dr. Connor Kleweno as he interviews Notable Paper author Dr. Graham Dekeyser to discuss the results of stressing 70 LC1 pelvic ring injuries to observe correlation with the previously published scoring system.  This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he interviews Notable Paper author Dr. Brittany Haws on the retrospective institutional review of 238 patients treated non-operatively or with reverse shoulder replacement over a 4-year period. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he interviews paper author Dr. Kanu Okike to discuss the Notable Paper on the institutional assessment of whether bipolar or unipolar hemiarthroplasty was associated with a higher risk of revision for peri-prosthetic fractures in their institution. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Arun Aneja as he interviews paper author Dr. Clay Spitler to discuss the Notable Paper on the author’s institutional review of 17 years of distal femur fractures with 6 months of follow-up and reviewed risk factors in this population. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Arun Aneja as he interviews paper author Dr. Eric Swart to discuss the Notable Paper on the debate of short versus long nails to treat hip fractures. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Sonny Konda as he interviews paper author Dr. Jason Chen to discuss the Notable Paper on whether the lateral or prone position might predispose a patient to sciatic nerve palsy. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he interviews paper author Dr. Khalid Al-Hourani to discuss the Notable Paper on timing of debridement and flap coverage following tibial shaft fracture fixation. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Conor Kleweno as he interviews paper author Dr. Patrick Kellam to discuss the Notable Paper on the impact of multimodal analgesia following tibial plateau fracture fixation. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Paul Whiting as he interviews paper author Dr. Alex Yue as they discuss the Notable Paper on management of pain and narcotics following treatment of femoral shaft fracture with IM nailing. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Paul Whiting as he interviews paper authors Drs. Hassan Mir and Mitchell John as they discuss the Notable Paper on treatment of venous thromboembolism. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he interviews paper author Dr. Emil Schemitsch as they discuss the Notable Paper on bipolar vs. monopolar hemiarthroplasty. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he interviews paper author Dr. Prism Schneider as they discuss the Notable Paper on humeral diaphyseal fracture treatment. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Dr. Sonny Konda interviews Dr. Madhav Karunakar, Chair OTA Fellowship & Career Choices Committee. They discuss the focus of the committee to improve the educational experiences of trainees and current fellows - listen to the episode to learn more.

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Dr. Paul Whiting interviews Dr. Mark Hake, Chair of the Video Library Subcommittee. They discuss educational resources available to OTA members through the Video Library.

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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he discusses the mission of the Disaster Management Preparedness Committee with Chair Dr. Roman Hayda. The committee helps to make sure that personnel are aware, engaged, and prepared to respond if a disaster occurs - listen to this episode for more information.

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Dr. Michael Blankstein has a conversation on the objectives of the Strategic Research Committee with Chair Dr. Sam Moorshed. The committee needs seasoned investigator mentors and offers resources to support young investigators - listen to this episode for more information.

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Join host Dr. Paul Whiting as he chats with paper author Dr. Abigail Cortez about the results of a randomized clinical trial comparing IM Nailing to External Fixation in management of open tibial fractures. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Sonny Konda and Dr. Drew Sanders as they discuss the Notable Paper on factors affecting resolution of recalcitrant osteomyelitis. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Paul Whiting and Dr. CJ Foote as they discuss the Notable Paper on timing of debridement in open tibia fractures. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Paul Whiting and Drs. Lazaro Mesa and Hassan Riaz Mir as they discuss the Notable Paper comparing acute and staged fixation of high energy lower extremity trauma with specific focus on bicondylar tibial plateau fractures. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Sonny Konda as he discusses the Notable Paper Comparing Long-Leg and Short-Leg Cast Immobilization with author Dr. Christopher Souder. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Arun Aneja and Drs. Luke Myhre and Lucas Marchand as they discuss the Notable Paper on Complication Rates in Acute vs. Delayed THA Following Failed Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture Fixation. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Arun Aneja and Dr. Zachary Telgheder as they discuss the Notable Paper on Predictors of Conversion to TKA Following Operative Fixation of Distal Femur Fractures. This paper was presented at the OTA 2021 Annual Meeting.

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Join host Dr. Conor Kleweno and Dr. Bob O’Toole as they discuss the recent publication from METRC entitled:

Effect of Intrawound Vancomycin Powder in Operatively Treated High-risk Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

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Join host Dr. Tracy Watson in an engaging conversation with Drs. William Ricci and Brian McGrory as they discuss clinical management of peri-prosthetic fractures with the EVOS Large Frag and Periprosthetic Plating System.

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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he interviews Dr. Mark Vrahas about mid-shaft humerus fractures. The Game Changers series are podcasts with OTA leaders discussing clinical papers that have had a significant impact on their clinical practices.

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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he interviews Dr. Claude Sagi in a discussion about pelvic ring disruptions.  The Game Changers Series are podcasts with OTA leaders discussing clinical papers that have had a significant impact on their clinical practices.

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Panelists Drs. Jorge Orbay, Deana Mercer, Nathan Hoekzema, and Ben Plucknette discuss management of complex distal elbow injuries with the Distal Elbow Set. Travis Mark hosts this engaging conversation.

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Join host Dr. Samir Mehta along with experts Drs. Sonya Ahmed and Steven Sands as they discuss low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in the treatment of fractures, malunions, non-unions and traumatic injuries.

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein chats with Dr. Richard Buckley, one of the founding members of the Canadian Trauma Society, about the critical evaluation of calcaneus fracture outcomes and the multi-center RCT’s that set in motion the evolution of calcaneus fracture management to current standards of care.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Samir Mehta and residents Drs. Kelsey Bonilla and Ryan DeAngelis discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of calcaneus fractures.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Samir Mehta and residents Drs. Ryan DeAngelis and Kelsey Bonilla discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of midfoot injuries.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Seth Yarboro and residents Drs. Megan Couso and Thomas Moran discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of talus fractures.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Sonny Konda and his residents, Drs. Ajay Kanakamedala and Blake Schultz discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of ankle fractures.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Conor Kleweno and his residents, Drs. Sara Shin and Derek Nhan discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of acetabulum fractures.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Conor Kleweno and his residents, Drs. Avrey Novak and Jake Wilkerson, discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of pelvic ring injuries.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Paul Whiting and his residents, Drs. Elise Raney and Nate Wilson, discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of polytrauma patients.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Michael Blankstein and his residents, Drs. Michael Roberts and Ryan Caldwell discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of femoral shaft fractures.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Paul Whiting and his residents, Drs. Joe Nessler and Natalie Gaio, discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of tibial shaft fractures.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. Dr. Jonah Hebert-Davies continues the discussion about treatment of the Terrible Triad elbow injury with his residents, Drs. Corey Schiffman and Ena Nielsen. Thank you to Skeletal Dynamics for sponsoring this episode.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Jonah Hebert-Davies and his residents, Drs. Corey Schiffman and Ena Nielsen discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of the Terrible Triad of the elbow. Thank you to Skeletal Dynamics for sponsoring this episode.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Jonah Hebert-Davies and his residents, Drs. William Crutcher and Kurtis Carlock, discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of distal humerus fractures. Thank you to Skeletal Dynamics for sponsoring this episode.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Sonny Konda and his residents, Drs. Matthew Abola and Devon Ryan, discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of humeral shaft fractures.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Sonny Konda and his residents, Drs. Noah Kirschner and Blake Schultz, discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of proximal humerus fractures.

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein speaks with guests Drs. Lisa Cannada and Erin Farrelly about the important movement, Speakup Ortho, #SpeakupOrtho.  They discuss the issues of discrimination, bullying, and sexual harassment, and talk about raising awareness and advocacy as well introducing the topic of bystander intervention.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice.  In this episode, Dr. Arun Aneja and his residents, Drs. Michael Stevens and Charles Mechas, discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of distal femoral fractures.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice.  In this episode, Dr. Arun Aneja and his residents, Drs. Lindsay Hockensmith and Zachary Skipper, discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of tibial plateau fractures.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice.  In this episode, Dr. Michael Blankstein and two of his residents, Drs. Hailee Reist and Mitch Tarka, discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of an elderly patient with a hip Intertrochanteric fracture.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice.  In this episode, Dr. Michael Blankstein and two of his residents, Dr. Mark Haimes and Dr. Will Efird, discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of an elderly patient with a Femoral Neck fracture.

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This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice.  In this episode, Dr. Seth Yarboro and his resident, Dr. Megan Couso, discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of a patient with a Pilon fracture.

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein sits down with Dr. Emil Schemitsch as they discuss revision total hip principles following periprosthetic fractures. 

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein sits down with Dr. Bill Ricci as they discuss current research, management and surgical pearls in treating Periprosthetic hip fractures with ORIF. 

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein sits down with Dr. Brian Springer, current Chair of the American Joint Registry, to look at the existing data on Peri-Prosthetic Hip Fractures as well as prevention strategies. 

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Join host Drs. Conor Kleweno and guests Dr. George Russell and Matt Graves as they discuss the surgical and medical management of the obese patient following musculoskeletal trauma. 

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Join host Drs. Conor Kleweno and Brett Crist as they discuss the surgical and medical management of the obese patient following musculoskeletal trauma. 

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An expert panel hosted by Dr. Arun Aneja including Drs. William Obremsky, Stephen Kates, & Michael Sirkin on how to manage and minimize the risk of fracture-related infections in orthopaedic trauma. 

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An expert panel hosted by Dr. Arun Aneja including Drs. William Obremsky, Stephen Kates, & Michael Sirkin on how to manage and minimize the risk of fracture-related infections in orthopaedic trauma. 

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Dr. Michael Blankstein sits down with OTA President Dr. Heather Vallier for an engaging discussion on her diverse background and career as an orthopaedic trauma surgeon, the importance of balancing work and family, and her vision for the future of the OTA.

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Join host Drs. Arun Aneja and Dr. Alexander Nilsskog Fraser as they discuss the 24 month outcome data and implications from the DELPHI trial, a study comparing reverse TSA to angular stable plating in severely displaced proximal humerus patients in an elderly population.

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Join host Drs. Arun Aneja and Bert Perey as they discuss the 24 month outcome data and implications from the WRIST trial. Thanks to our sponsor The Orthopaedic Implant Company.

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Join host Drs. Sonny Konda and Kenneth Egol as they discuss recent papers looking at the impact of orthopedic resident burnout. A must listen for residents, program directors, and all involved in orthopedic training.  Thanks to our sponsor The Orthopaedic Implant Company.

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Join Dr.. Sonny Konda and Kenneth Egol as they discuss recent papers looking at the potential value of residents taking a gap year prior to starting their program. Thanks to our sponsor The Orthopaedic Implant Company.

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Non-union fractures can be the most difficult, yet rewarding patients to treat.  Join Host Dr. Paul Whiting Dr. Dave Goodspeed Drs. Jerry Lang and Spence Reid as they apply the principles from the first 3 episodes to patient case studies.

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Dr. Jerry Lang discusses the Biological Treatment Principles for treating Non-Unions.  Host Dr. Paul Whiting, Dr. Dave Goodspeed and Dr. Spence Reid join the discussion.

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Join Dr. Sonny Konda and a panel of experts as they discuss key factors necessary to implement a ‘Value Based Care’ model in orthopaedic trauma. Joining Dr. Konda is Drs. Peter Althausen, Warren Butterfield, and Brian Cunningham. Thank you to the Orthopaedic Implant Company for sponsoring this episode. 

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Dr. Spence Reid offers a fascinating explanation of the Biomechanical Principles of treating Non-Union fractures.  Host Dr. Paul Whiting, Drs. Jerry Lang and Dave Goodspeed  join the discussion.

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Dr. Dave Goodspeed outlines a checklist of 8 principles in patient evaluation, workup, and pre-operative planning for Non-Unions.  Host Dr. Paul Whiting, Drs. Jerry Lang and Dr. Spence Reid join the discussion.

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Join host Drs. Paul Whiting and Bill Obremsky as they discuss the latest developments on the POVIV trial. 

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Join host Drs. Paul Whiting and Gerard Slobojean as they discuss the latest developments on the VITA-SHOCK trial.

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Join host Drs. Conor Kleweno and Robert O’Toole as they discuss the latest developments on the FIXIT trial. 

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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he interviews several well-known leaders from the OTA community and asks each of them to select a clinical study that has significantly changed their own clinical practice. Guests include past OTA Presidents: Drs. Michael McKee, David Teague and Bill Ricci.

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Join host Dr. Paul Whiting as he interviews several well-known leaders from the OTA community and asks each of them to select a clinical study that has significantly changed their own clinical practice. Guests include Drs. Bill Obremesky, Tracy Watson and Paul Tornetta.

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Join Dr. Markku Nousiainen, University of Toronto Program Director, and host Michael Blankstein as they discuss the Canadian model of competency based training. A timely episode for medical students, current residents, as well as residency directors who want to understand and improve their educational experience.

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Join Dr. John Scolaro, University of California Irvine Program Director, and host Michael Blankstein as they discuss critical learning opportunities from the ‘near misses’ every resident experiences. A timely episode for medical students, current residents, as well as residency directors who want to understand and improve their educational experience.

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Join Dr. Hassan Mir, University of South Florida Program
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Join Harvard Program Director Dr. George Dyer and host
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Dr. Sonny Konda and Dr. Abhishek Ganta, previously featured in an earlier episode, discuss how the trauma team at NYU responded to the Covid-19 crisis and how it is impacting ongoing care of orthopaedic trauma patients.

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Dr. Zuckerman discusses his experience with clinical trials, advocacy efforts through the AAOS, and the importance of diversity in an orthopaedic department. Dr. Sonny Konda hosts this episode of the Icons of Orthopedic Trauma series.

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Dr. Paul Tornetta discusses his experience with large clinical trials and the importance of teamwork when tackling some of the most difficult clinical challenges. Dr. Arun Aneja hosts this episode of the Icons of Orthopedic Trauma series.

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Dr. Justin Barad, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and CEO / Co-Founder of Osso VR and Dr. Stefano Bini, Chief Technology Officer UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery have a lively discussion on the use of virtual reality and augmented reality technologies and their current and future role in orthopaedic patient care.

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Join host Dr. Jorge Orbay along with experts such as Drs. Deana Mercer, Ann Golden, Kavi Sachar, and Robert Gray as they discuss novel approaches and current options in the treatment of wrist fractures including the distal radius, distal ulna and DRUJ instability.

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Join host Dr. Jorge Orbay along with experts such as Drs. Nathan Hoekzema, Francisco Rubio, and Robert Gray as they discuss current options in the treatment of elbow fractures including olecranon, radial head, monteggia and terrible triad fracture patterns.

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Dr. Roy Sanders shares some highlights of his career, how he got started in orthopedics and how he improved as a surgeon while educating his many fellows. Dr. Paul Whiting hosts this episode of the Icons of Orthopedic Trauma series. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/.

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Dr. Jorge Orbay discusses his experience treating upper extremity injuries and his story of innovation and entrepreneurship with Dr. Sonny Konda, host of this episode of the Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma series.  Visit OTA at https://ota.org/. 

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Dr. David Helfet shares some highlights from his career, the influence of his orthopaedic surgeon father, and the evolution of pelvic fracture surgery. Dr. Michael Blankstein hosts this episode of the Icons of Orthopedic Trauma series. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/. Thanks to our sponsor https://skeletaldynamics.com/.

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Dr. Andrew Burgess shares some of his career highlights including the early days in Baltimore as they created a new paradigm in trauma patient care with host Dr. Conor Kleweno in this new series where we hear from some of the legends of orthopaedic trauma. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/. Thanks to our sponsor https://skeletaldynamics.com/.

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Dr. Andrew Burgess shares some of his career highlights including the early days in Baltimore as they created a new paradigm in trauma patient care with host Dr. Conor Kleweno in this new series where we hear from some of the legends of orthopaedic trauma. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/. Thanks to our sponsor https://skeletaldynamics.com/.

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Dr. Chip Routt shares some stories of his vast experience in pelvic and acetabular surgery as he speaks with host Dr. Conor Kleweno in this new series where we hear from some of the legends of orthopaedic trauma. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/.

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Dr. James Kellam shares some sage advice from his long and storied career as he speaks with host Dr. Paul Whiting in this new series where we hear from some of the legends of orthopaedic trauma. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/

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Dr. Mo Bhandari continues his discussion with host Dr. Arun Aneja in this new series where we hear from some of the legends of orthopaedic trauma.

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Dr. Mo Bhandari shares his vast experience with running large multi-center clinical trials with host Dr. Arun Aneja in this new series where we hear from some of the legends of orthopaedic trauma.

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OTA President Dr. Michael McKee shares some of his career highlights, research focus, and interesting stories with host Dr. Michael Blankstein in this new series where we hear from some of the legends or orthopaedic trauma.

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Drs Austin Fragomen and Arun Aneja discuss indications and surgical technique pearls for using a compression nail in a nonunion. This paper was selected for the Innovations in Bone Defect Management section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day.

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Drs. Stephen Quinnan and Conor Kleweno discuss new technologies and techniques in bone transport. This paper was selected for the Innovations in Bone Defect Management section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day.

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Drs. Michael Gardner and Sonny Konda discuss current soft tissue approaches and surgical techniques for complex proximal humerus fractures. This topic was one of the papers selected for the Proximal Humerus section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day.

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Drs.Munjed Al Muderis and Michael Blankstein discuss current implants, techniques and future directions for osseointegration for amputees. This topic was one of the papers selected for the Amputation section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day.

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Drs. Kyle Potter and Michael Blankstein discuss the evolution of and indications for the Modified ERTL technique. This topic was one of the papers selected for the Amputation section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day

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Drs. Kyle Potter and Michael Blankstein discuss current techniques and general principles for amputation and decision criteria for limb salvage vs amputation. This topic was one of the papers selected for the Amputation section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day.

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Drs. Michael Blankstein and Lisa Cannada discuss the decision criteria for selecting Limb Salvage or Amputation. This topic was one of the papers selected for the Amputation section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day.

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Drs. Arun Aneja and Janet Conway discuss the application of antibiotic cement coated nails for bone infection/nonunion. This topic was one of the papers selected for the New Technologies & Techniques for Bone Infection/Nonunion section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day.

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Conventional Treatment: Drs. Conor Kleweno and Michael Gardner discuss current concepts in bone defect management. This topic was one of the papers selected for the Innovations in Bone Defect Management section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day.

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Drs. Stephen Kottemeier and Paul Whiting review 4 OTA Highlight Papers from the 2019 Annual meeting. Data from the top papers featured at last year’s meetings are summarized and discussed here.

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Drs. Michael Gardner and Paul Whiting 4 OTA Highlight Papers from the 2019 Annual meeting. Data from the top papers featured at last year’s meetings are summarized and discussed here.

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Dr. Sonny Konda and Dr. Abhishek Ganta discuss how orthopaedic teams in Queens, New York are now assisting the medical team in managing Covid patients. Listen to how the orthopaedic trauma service at NYU is using a team-based approach with their medicine colleagues at the epicenter of the pandemic.

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Dr. Samir Mehta leads a panel of experts to update us on Alternate Care Models such as Telemedicine, Admit vs Send Home, and Outpatient Alternatives. Joining the expert orthopaedic trauma panel are Drs. Ricci, McLaurin, Egol, Hayda, Gardner, Schmidt, Mir, and McKee. Go to https://ota.org/ to view the webinar in its entirety.

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Dr. Samir Mehta leads a panel discussion on How Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons are Now Treating Patients Acutely. Hear updates from leading experts from hotspots in NYC and Northern California. Joining the expert orthopaedic trauma panel are Drs. Ricci, McLaurin, Egol, Hayda, Gardner, Schmidt, Mir, and McKee. Go to https://ota.org/ to view the webinar in its entirety.