Podcasts by The OTA Podcast
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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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Guest Nation South Sudan from 2023-12-12T09:00
Listen in as host Dr. Paul Whiting chats with South Sudan Guest Nation attendee Dr. Jordan L. J. Lawrence.
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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Tranexamic Acid Administered at Time of Hospital Admission Does Not Decrease Transfusion Rates or Blood Loss for Extracapsular Hip Fractures: A Double-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial from 2023-12-05T09:00
Host Dr. Malcolm DeBaun interviews paper author Dr. Brandon Yuan. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.
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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Operative and Nonoperative Treatment of Ulnar Diaphyseal Fractures from 2023-11-28T09:00
Host Dr. Gerard Slobogean interviews paper author Dr. Prism Schneider. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.
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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Comparison of the Effect of Intravenous and Locally Injected Tranexamic Acid on Blood Transfusion and Complications in Fragility Hip Fractures from 2023-11-21T09:00
Host Dr. Jacqueline Dunahoe interviews paper author Dr. Stephen Davis. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.
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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Next-Generation Sequencing Results Suggest that a Change in Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Severe Open Tibia Fractures is Warranted from 2023-11-14T09:00
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...
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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: A Comparison of Helical Blade and Lag Screw Fixation in the Treatment of Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures with Cephalomedullary Nails from 2023-11-07T09:00
Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews paper author Dr. Garrett Cavanaugh. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.
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OTA Board Review Series: Shoulder and Elbow Dislocations Part 2 from 2023-10-31T08:00
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 ...
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OTA Board Review Series: Shoulder and Elbow Dislocations Part 1 from 2023-10-24T08:00
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 managemen...
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OTA Board Review Series: Septic Arthritis from 2023-10-17T08:00
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 ...
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OTA Board Review Series: Open Fractures Part 2 from 2023-10-10T08:00
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 O...
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OTA Board Review Series: Open Fractures Part 1 from 2023-10-04T08:00
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 Ope...
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Sneak Preview: OTA FractureBook from 2023-09-26T08:00
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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OTA Board Review Series: Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome from 2023-09-19T08:00
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 ...
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OTA Board Review Series: Upper Extremity Compartment Syndrome from 2023-09-12T08:00
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 Co...
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Stories from the OTA Roy Sanders Traveling Fellowship from 2023-09-05T08:00
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 experien...
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OTA Board Review Series: Cauda Equina Syndrome from 2023-08-22T20:49
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...
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Help Them Help You: Creating Orthopaedic Trauma Value Through a Hospital Alliance. Sponsored by Stryker. from 2023-08-17T08:00
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 stud...
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Succession! Passing the Torch at JOT from 2023-08-15T08:00
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.
The Early Years: Research – Building a Program from 2023-08-08T09:00
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.
Core Curriculum Lectures: Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures from 2023-07-26T17:11
Join Dr. Michael Blankstein as he discusses Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures including:
• Preoperative considerations
• Classification: Stable vs. Unstable fractures
• Imp...
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Leveraging Social Media for Education from 2023-07-11T09:00
Dr. Yelena Bogdan shares here passion and experience in using Twitter as a platform to educate residents, fellows, and colleagues.
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The Early Years: I Changed Jobs from 2023-07-04T09:00
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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The Early Years: Surgical Education: Balancing Trainees and Myself from 2023-06-27T09:00
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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Acute Care Orthopaedics: Another Perspective from 2023-06-20T09:00
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 Orthopedi...
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PREVENT CLOT - Aspirin or Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Thromboprophylaxis after a Fracture from 2023-06-13T09:00
Drs. Conor Kleweno and Bob O'Toole discuss this landmark paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Game Changers: SPRINT Trial from 2023-06-06T09:00
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...
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OTA Past Presidents: Other Ortho Leadership Roles with Richard Kyle, MD, and Marc Swiontkowski, MD from 2023-05-30T09:00
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...
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OTA Past Presidents: Transitions - Career Progressions Part 2, with Tracy Watson, MD, Jeff Anglen, MD, and Andrew Schmidt, MD from 2023-05-23T12:13
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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OTA Past Presidents: Transitions - Career Progressions Part 1, with Tracy Watson, MD, Jeff Anglen, MD, and Andrew Schmidt, MD from 2023-05-16T09:00
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 t...
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OTA Past Presidents: What I Know Now with Lawrence Bone, MD, James Kellam, MD, and Brad Henley, MD from 2023-05-09T09:00
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...
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OTA Past Presidents: Leadership and Career Insights with Andrew Pollak, MD from 2023-05-02T09:00
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.
OTA After Hours: Is Infrapatellar Nailing Dead? from 2023-04-25T09:00
Listen in as host Dr. Michael Blankstein and Dr. Scott Ryan discuss the controversy surrounding infrapatellar nailing.
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Acute Care Orthopedics: Is It a Thing? from 2023-04-11T09:00
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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OTA 2022 Annual Meeting Selected Posters from 2023-03-28T09:00
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 F...
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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: William Obremskey, MD from 2023-03-14T09:00:57
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 t...
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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Delayed Surgery Increases the Rate of Infection in Closed Fractures in Low- and Middle-Income Countries from 2023-02-21T10:00
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 l...
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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Single-Incision Fasciotomy Decreases Infection Risk Compared to Dual-Incision Fasciotomy in Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fractures with Acute Compartment Syndrome from 2023-02-07T10:00
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....
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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Risk Factors for Reoperation to Promote Union in 1,128 Distal Femur Fractures from 2023-01-17T10:00
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 202...
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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Is Iliosacral Screw Removal Useless? A Causal Analysis of Prospective Observational Data from 2023-01-03T17:48
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 iliosac...
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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: What is the Probability that Intrawound Vancomycin Powder Reduces Infections in Patients with High-Risk Tibial Plateau or Pilon Fractures?A Bayesian Analysis of the VANCO Trial from 2022-12-20T23:30:38
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...
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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Aqueous-PREP: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial Evaluating Preoperative Aqueous Antiseptic Skin Solutions in Open Fractures from 2022-12-13T10:00
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 infect...
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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Functional Outcomes of Primary Arthrodesis vs. Open Reduction and Internal Fixation in the Treatment of Lisfranc Injuries from 2022-12-06T10:00
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 activitie...
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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Final Board Preparation Tips and Pearls from 2022-11-08T14:29
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, Fe...
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OTA Next Level Board Prep: Polytrauma - Decision-making/timing from 2022-11-01T09:00
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, Fel...
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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Combined Femur Fractures and Femoral Neck Fractures from 2022-10-25T14:25
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 Resid...
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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Humeral Shaft Nonunion from 2022-10-18T09:00
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 an...
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Bone Infection Management Using CERAMENT G with Gentamicin, a Novel Local Antibiotic-Eluting Bone Graft. Sponsored by BONESUPPORT from 2022-10-10T13:47
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...
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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Management of Complex Diabetic Ankle Fractures from 2022-10-04T09:00
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 ...
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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Complex Geriatric Proximal Humerus Fractures from 2022-09-27T09:00:09
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 prepa...
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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Segmental Defects of the Femur from 2022-09-20T09:00:33
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 & Ju...
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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Geriatric Acetabular Fractures from 2022-09-13T09:00:51
Dr. Conor Kleweno is joined by Drs. Avrey Novak and Arthur McDowell as they discuss geriatric acetabular fractures.
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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Tibial Shaft Fractures from 2022-09-06T15:10:45
Dr. Paul Whiting is joined by Drs. Brad Foulke and Rick Behlmer as they discuss com...
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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Periprosthetic Hip Fractures from 2022-08-30T16:48:59
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 p...
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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Distal Periprosthetic Fractures Above TKA Part 2 from 2022-08-23T09:00:18
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 in...
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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Distal Periprosthetic Fractures Above TKA Part 1 from 2022-08-16T09:00:53
Dr. Michael Blankstein is joined by Drs. Michael Kain and Thomas Seaver as they discuss distal femur periprosthetic fractures above a total knee prosthesis. Listen
OTA Next Level Board Prep Series - Pelvic Ring Injuries from 2022-08-09T21:13:10
Dr. Joseph Patterson is joined by Drs. Avery Novak and Akhil Reddy as they discuss life threatening hypotension in pelvic ring injuries
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Best of OTA Board Prep Series: Talus Fractures from 2022-07-05T09:00:03
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 enco...
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Best of OTA Board Prep Series: Calcaneus from 2022-06-30T09:00:13
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 ...
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Best of OTA Board Prep Series: Pelvic Ring from 2022-06-28T09:00:30
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 prep...
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Best of OTA Board Prep Series: Ankle Fractures from 2022-06-23T09:00:08
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 ...
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Best of OTA Board Prep Series: Acetabulum from 2022-06-21T09:00:18
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...
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OTA Specialty Day Debate: Calcaneus Fracture: Sinus Tarsi vs. Extensile Approach from 2022-06-14T15:53:19
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...
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OTA Specialty Day Debate on Femoral Neck Fractures: Open vs. Closed Reduction from 2022-06-07T09:00:51
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 b...
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OTA Specialty Day Debate: Distal Femur Fracture: Plate vs. Nail from 2022-05-24T09:00:57
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 ...
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Topics Relevant to Young Physicians: Things I Wish I Knew from 2022-05-17T09:00:38
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 pract...
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Topics Relevant to Young Physicians: Delivering Bad News from 2022-05-10T09:00
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...
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Topics Relevant to Young Physicians: Financial Management from 2022-05-03T09:00:53
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 ...
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Topics Relevant to Young Physicians: Contract Negotiation from 2022-04-26T08:00
The Evolution of Syndesmosis Treatment: What’s Proven, and Why Does It Matter. Sponsored by Arthrex, Inc. from 2022-03-16T08:00
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 ...
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OTA 2021 Annual Meeting Notable Paper P92 - Results of Emergency Department Stress of Lateral Compression Type 1 Fracture Correlate with Validated Instability Scoring System from 2022-03-08T09:00
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 ...
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OTA Fellowship&Career Choices Committee from 2022-01-11T12:58:20
OTA Video Library Subcommittee from 2022-01-04T09:00
OTA Disaster Management Preparedness Committee Overview from 2021-12-28T09:00
OTA Strategic Research Initiative Committee Purpose and Vision from 2021-12-21T09:00
OTA 2021 Annual Meeting Notable Paper P109 - How Long Can Debridement Wait in Type IIIB Open Tibia Fractures? from 2021-11-30T09:00
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 OT...
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OTA 2021 Annual Meeting Notable Paper P111 - An International Comparison of Acute Versus Staged Fixation of Bicondylar Tibial Plateau Fractures from 2021-11-25T09:00
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 ext...
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OTA 2021 Annual Meeting Notable Paper P86 - Long-leg versus Short-leg Cast Immobilization for Displaced Distal Tibial Physeal Fractures from 2021-11-23T09:00
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 wa...
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OTA 2021 Annual Meeting Notable Paper P117: Lower Complications in Acute THA for Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures than Delayed Conversion THA After Failed Operative Fixation from 2021-11-18T09:00
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 ...
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OTA 2021 Annual Meeting Notable Paper P116: 10-Year Incidence and Possible Predictors of Conversion to TKA Following Operative Fixation of Distal Femur Fractures: Analysis of 6086 Patients from 2021-11-16T09:00
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 Fem...
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Game Changers Series Part 3: The VANCO Study from 2021-11-02T07:00
Join host Dr. Conor Kleweno and Dr. Bob O’Toole as they discuss the recent publication from METRC entitled:
Effect o...
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Game Changers Series Part 2: Mid-Shaft Humerus Fractures from 2021-10-12T07:00
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 discus...
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Game Changers Series Part 1: Pelvic Ring Disruptions from 2021-10-05T07:00
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 l...
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Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Calcaneus Fractures from 2021-08-31T07:00
Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Midfoot Injuries from 2021-08-24T07:00
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 De...
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Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Talus Fractures from 2021-08-17T07:00
Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Ankle Fractures from 2021-08-10T07:00
Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Acetabulum from 2021-07-20T07:00
Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Pelvic Ring Injuries from 2021-07-13T07:00
Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Polytrauma from 2021-07-07T13:30:02
Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Femoral Shaft Fractures from 2021-07-07T13:29:57
Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Tibial Shaft Fractures from 2021-06-29T13:04:35
Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: The Terrible Triad of the Elbow Part 2 from 2021-06-22T07:02
Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: The Terrible Triad of the Elbow Part 1 from 2021-06-22T07:01
Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Distal Humerus from 2021-06-22T07:00
Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Humeral Shaft Fractures from 2021-06-15T07:01
Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Proximal Humerus from 2021-06-15T07:00
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. No...
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SpeakUp Ortho Movement from 2021-06-09T16:12:35
Host Dr. Michael Blankstein speaks with guests Drs. Lisa Cannada and Erin Farrelly about the important movement, Speakup Ortho, #SpeakupOrtho. They discuss the i...
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Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Distal Femoral Fractures from 2021-06-01T21:35:10
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 ...
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Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Tibial Plateau Fractures from 2021-06-01T21:34:41
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 ...
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Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Hip Intertroch Fractures from 2021-05-19T14:53:52
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. Micha...
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Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Femoral Neck Fracture from 2021-05-18T15:05:46
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. Micha...
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Ortho Resident Board Exam Prep Series: Pilon Fractures from 2021-05-11T07:00
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 ...
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Peri-Prosthetic Fractures of the Hip Symposium: Part 3 from 2021-04-20T21:40:24
Host Dr. Michael Blankstein sits down with Dr. Emil Schemitsch as they discuss revision total hip principles following periprosthetic fractures.
Peri-Prosthetic Fractures of the Hip Symposium: Part 2 from 2021-04-13T13:54:04
Host Dr. Michael Blankstein sits down with Dr. Bill Ricci as they discuss current research, management and surgical pearls in treating Periprosthetic hip fracture...
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Peri-Prosthetic Fractures of the Hip Symposium: Part 1 from 2021-04-06T19:08:23
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 F...
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Obesity in the Orthopaedic Trauma Patient Part 2 from 2021-03-30T07:00
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 musc...
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Obesity in the Orthopaedic Trauma Patient Part 1 from 2021-03-23T11:29:15
Join host Drs. Conor Kleweno and Brett Crist as they discuss the surgical and medical management of the obese patient following musculoskeletal trauma. Listen
Fracture Related Infections Symposium Part 2 from 2021-03-16T14:01:10
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-relat...
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Fracture Related Infections Symposium Part 1 from 2021-03-09T08:00
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-relat...
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Interview with OTA President Dr. Heather Vallier from 2021-02-23T08:00
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 s...
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OTA Annual Meeting Notable Presentations Part 7 from 2021-02-02T16:08:10
Join host Drs. Arun Aneja and Dr. Alexander Nilsskog Fraser as they discuss the 24 m...
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OTA Annual Meeting Notable Presentations Part 6 from 2021-01-26T08:00
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 Im...
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OTA Annual Meeting Notable Presentations Part 5 from 2021-01-19T18:41:35
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, progr...
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OTA Annual Meeting Notable Presentations Part 4 from 2021-01-12T08:00
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...
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OTA Non-Union Symposium Part 4: Patient Case Studies from 2020-12-29T09:00
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 ...
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OTA Non-Union Symposium Part 3: Biological Treatment Principles from 2020-12-22T08:00
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 disc...
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The Role of Value Based Care in Orthopaedic Trauma: Sponsored by OIC from 2020-12-15T08:00
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...
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OTA Non-Union Symposium Part 2: Biomechanical Principles from 2020-12-08T11:52:19
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...
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OTA Non-Union Symposium Part 1: Patient Evaluation Principles from 2020-12-08T11:51:41
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. Jer...
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OTA Annual Meeting Notable Presentations Part 3 from 2020-11-24T08:00
Join host Drs. Paul Whiting and Bill Obremsky as they discuss the latest developments on the POVIV trial.
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OTA Annual Meeting Notable Presentations Part 2 from 2020-11-17T17:02:49
Join host Drs. Paul Whiting and Gerard Slobojean as they discuss the latest developments on the VITA-SHOCK trial.
Th...
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OTA Annual Meeting Notable Presentations Part 1 from 2020-11-10T08:00
Join host Drs. Conor Kleweno and Robert O’Toole as they discuss the latest developments on the FIXIT trial.
The ann...
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Game Changers Part 2: OTA Annual Meeting Special Episode from 2020-10-20T07:31
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 clin...
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Game Changers Part 1: OTA Annual Meeting Special Episode from 2020-10-20T07:30
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 p...
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Ortho Resident Survival Guide EP4 from 2020-10-15T07:31
Join Dr. Markku Nousiainen, University of Toronto Program Director, and host Michael Blankstein as they discuss the Canadian model of competency based training. A...
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Ortho Resident Survival Guide EP3 from 2020-10-15T07:30
Join Dr. John Scolaro, University of California Irvine Program Director, and host Michael Blankstein as they discuss critical learning opportunities from the ‘nea...
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Ortho Resident Survival Guide EP2 from 2020-10-09T13:56:45
Join Dr. Hassan Mir, University of South Florida Program
Director, and host Michael Blankstein as they discuss program curriculum options as well as clinical challenges orthopaedic residen...
Ortho Resident Survival Guide EP1 from 2020-10-09T13:54:37
Join Harvard Program Director Dr. George Dyer and host
Dr. Michael Blankstein as they discuss keys to successfully completing an orthopaedic residency. A timely episode for medical student...
Update on the NYC Covid Experience from 2020-09-15T07:30
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 ort...
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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: Joseph Zuckerman, MD from 2020-09-08T14:09:56
Dr. Zuckerman discusses his experience with clinical trials, advocacy efforts through the AAOS, and the importance of diversity in an orthopaedic department. Dr. ...
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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: Paul Tornetta, MD from 2020-09-01T07:00
Dr. Paul Tornetta discusses his experience with large clinical trials and the importance of teamwork when tackling some of the most difficult clinical challenges....
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Drs Justin Barad and Stefano Bini discuss Immersive Technologies in Orthopedics. Sponsored by Osso VR from 2020-08-25T13:28:40
Dr. Justin Barad, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and CEO / Co-Founder of Osso VR and Dr. Stefano Bini, Chief Technology Officer UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surg...
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Contemporary Management of Injuries to the Wrist. Sponsored by Skeletal Dynamics from 2020-08-25T13:28:27
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 opti...
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Contemporary Management of Injuries to the Distal Elbow. Sponsored by Skeletal Dynamics from 2020-08-25T13:00
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 el...
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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: Roy Sanders, MD from 2020-08-18T11:50:19
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. Pau...
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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: Jorge Orbay, MD from 2020-08-11T07:30
Dr. Jorge Orbay discusses his experience treating upper extremity injuries and his story of innovation and entrepreneurship with Dr. Sonny Konda, host of this epi...
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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: David Helfet, MD from 2020-08-04T07:30
Dr. David Helfet shares some highlights from his career, the influence of his orthopaedic surgeon father, and the evolution of pelvic fracture surgery. Dr. Michae...
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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: Andrew Burgess, MD - PART 2 from 2020-07-29T20:37:05
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. ...
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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: Andrew Burgess, MD - PART 1 from 2020-07-29T20:34:39
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. ...
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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: Chip Routt, M.D. from 2020-07-21T07:30
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 he...
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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: James Kellam, MD from 2020-07-14T07:30
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 th...
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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: Mohit Bhandari, MD. Part 2 from 2020-07-07T07:40
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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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: Mohit Bhandari, MD. Part 1 from 2020-07-07T07:30
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 ...
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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: Michael D. McKee, MD from 2020-06-30T14:49:18
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 ...
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OTA Specialty Day Series - Episode 11: Compression Nail Technique for Nonunions from 2020-06-23T07:30
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 I...
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OTA Specialty Day Series - Episode 10: Bone Transport and then Nailing from 2020-06-16T18:08:34
Drs. Stephen Quinnan and Conor Kleweno discuss new technologies and techniques in bone transport. This paper was selected for the Innovations in Bone Defect Manag...
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OTA Specialty Day Series - Episode 9: Proximal Humerus Fracture: Deltopectoral versus Split from 2020-06-09T15:38:23
Drs. Michael Gardner and Sonny Konda discuss current soft tissue approaches and surgical techniques for complex proximal humerus fractures. This topic was one of ...
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OTA Specialty Day Series - Episode 8: Osseointegration for Amputees from 2020-06-02T21:19:58
Drs.Munjed Al Muderis and Michael Blankstein discuss current implants, techniques and future directions for osseointegration for amputees. This topic was one of t...
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OTA Specialty Day Series - Episode 7: Modified ERTL – Distal Tibiofibular Bridge Synostosis: A Closer Look from 2020-05-28T07:00
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 th...
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OTA Specialty Day Series - Episode 6: Amputations – General principles: What do to..and what not do to from 2020-05-25T07:00
Drs. Kyle Potter and Michael Blankstein discuss current techniques and general principles for amputation and decision criteria for limb salvage vs amputation. Thi...
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OTA Specialty Day Series - Episode 5: Limb Salvage vs Amputation from 2020-05-18T07:00
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...
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OTA Specialty Day Series - Episode 4: Antibiotic Cement Coated Nails from 2020-05-11T07:00
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 ...
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OTA Specialty Day Series - Episode 3: Bone Defects in 2020 from 2020-05-06T19:00
Conventional Treatment: Drs. Conor Kleweno and Michael Gardner discuss current concepts in bone defect management. This topic was one of the papers selected for t...
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OTA Specialty Day Series - Episode 2: OTA Highlight Papers from 2020-04-29T20:01
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...
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OTA Specialty Day Series - Episode 1: OTA Highlight Papers from 2020-04-29T20:00
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 summarize...
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Orthopaedic Residents partner with their Medicine colleagues at the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic from 2020-04-14T21:24:56
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 servi...
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April 2 Update Part 3: Covid-19 Preparedness in Orthopaedic Trauma from 2020-04-08T15:54:19
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 ...
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April 2 Update Part 2: Covid-19 Preparedness in Orthopaedic Trauma from 2020-04-08T15:52:39
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 ...
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April 2 Update Part 1: Covid-19 Preparedness in Orthopaedic Trauma from 2020-04-08T15:49:57
Dr. Mehta hosts Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Neil Fishman, CMO of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center to discuss the disease process and update us ...
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Preparedness in Orthopaedic Trauma OTA Panel Discussion Part 3 from 2020-04-04T18:43:20
In this third episode in our series discussing the current Covid-19 crisis, Dr. Samir Mehta leads a panel discussion on Alternate Care Models such as Telemedicine, Admit vs Send Home, and Outpat...
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Preparedness in Orthopaedic Trauma OTA Panel Discussion Part 2 from 2020-04-04T18:41:06
In this second episode in our series discussing the current Covid-19 crisis, Dr. Samir Mehta leads a panel discussion on How Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons are Now Treating Patients Acutely. Joinin...
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Preparedness in Orthopaedic Trauma OTA Panel Discussion Part 1 from 2020-04-04T18:38:19
In this first episode in our series discussing the current Covid-19 crisis, Dr. Samir Mehta hosts a panel of leading experts in orthopaedic trauma as well as a special guest, Dr. P.J. Brennan, t...
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Join Dr. Sonny Konda and the OTA podcast committee as they preview what members can expect from the new OTA podcast channel. from 2020-03-30T19:29:25
Join Dr. Sonny Konda and the OTA podcast committee as they preview what members can expect from the new OTA podcast channel. Look for upcoming episodes discussing the Covid-19 crisis and how ort...
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