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Implant density in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis fusion – Can we use fewer screws?

In this episode, I chat with A. Noelle Larson, M.D., Professor of Orthopedics in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota on her group’s work entitled “The Effect of Implant Density on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Fusion: Results of the Minimize Implants Maximize Outcomes Randomized Clinical Trial” that was published in the February 7, 2024 issue of the JBJS.

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Management of Infected Nonunions

Dr. Faseeh Shahab, MBBS, MD, FCPS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Shahab Orthopaedic and General Hospital in Peshawar Pakistan discusses the management of these challenging cases. We chat about the workup, surgical techniques, and the particular challenges of these complex cases.

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Aspirin vs Lovenox for Ortho Trauma Patients

Dr. Robert O’Toole, Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma, Division Head of Orthopaedic Traumatology, Chief of Orthopaedics at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Program Director of the Orthopaedic Traumatology Fellowship Program, Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Maryland Medical Center discusses the recent METRC study comparing aspirin vs LMWH for DVT prophylaxis in ortho trauma patients. This multi-center randomized controlled trial was the lead article published in the Jan 19, 2023 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Modern Fracture Care in the Developing World

Lewis Zirkle, M.D., President and Founder and Chairman of the Board of SIGN Fracture Care, discusses how SIGN got started, how their organization addresses disparities in modern fracture care around the world, and how future challenges will be navigated going forward. More info about SIGN can be found at signfracturecare.org

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Outpatient total joints – Why you should be doing them

Interview with Dr. Kevin Plancher, Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, and Team Physician for the US Ski and Snowboard Team. We discuss why you should be doing outpatient total joint replacement, tips for best practices, how to overcome obstacles to success, and the future of outpatient total joints.

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Keys to success with the Masquelet technique

Interview with Dr. Benjamin Taylor, Fellowship Director of the Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at Grant Medical Center, Columbus Ohio, Associate Program Director for OhioHealth Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, and Associate Clinical Professor at Ohio University and Dr. David Galos, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. We discuss the induced membrane Masquelet technique for treating traumatic bone defects of the extremities – why, when, and how to do it as well as its challenges and pitfalls.

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OrthoClips Podcast Series Season 3 Trailer

Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast. This season we plan to change things up a bit and have more episodes with multiple guests. The aim is to try and bring in multiple perspectives on an issue, maybe even some debates and controversy. Check out the first episode on Masquelet techniques with Drs. Ben Taylor and David Galos.

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OTA Annual Meeting 2021 highlights

Highlights from the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association in Fort Worth, Texas. A brief review of the symposia and key papers are discussed in this episode.

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Improving transgender care in orthopaedics

Dr. Corinna Franklin, Director of Sports Medicine at Shriners Hospital, Philadelphia and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University discusses how we can improve transgender care in orthopaedics.

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Social determinants of health in orthopaedic trauma patients

D.r Mara Schenker, MD, FACS, Associate Professor of Orthopaedics, Chief of Orthopaedics at Grady Memorial Hospital, and Director of Orthopaedic Trauma at Emory University School of Medicine discusses social determinants of health in orthopaedic trauma patients. Why is this important? What can orthopaedic surgeons do to assess for these, and how does it affect outcomes?