AAHKS Amplified
AAHKS Amplified is a podcast by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons that educates, advocates, and investigates topics related to hip and knee surgery. It provides insights for medical professionals and patients on the latest advancements and issues in orthopedics.
Episodes
How Long Should My Implant Last For?
In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, our host Michael Blankstein, MD, MSc, FRCSC sat down with Amit Atrey, MD, MSc and Daniel J. Berry, MD to answer the number one question most surgeons hear “how long will my implant last for?” In today’s world, having access to medical information online ha
The 2025 AAHKS Clinical Research Award Winner
At the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our hosts William B. Kurtz, MD and Matthew W. Bullock, DO sat with Matthew S. Hepinstall, MD, FAAOS and Kyle L. McCormick, MD, the 2025 Clinical Research Award winners to discuss their study “Maximizing Bearing Diameter Markedly Lowers Dislocations in Primary Total Hip
2025 Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award Winner
At the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our hosts William B. Kurtz, MD and Pier Francesco Indelli, MD, PhD had the opportunity to sit with Charles Gusho, MD and Wayne T. Hoskins, FRACS, PhD, the winners of AAHKS’ 2025 Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award to discuss their study on “What Is the Ideal Techniqu
Operative Approaches to Knee Replacement
In this very special episode of AAHKS Amplified, we have members from the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee join us to discuss operative approaches to knee replacement. Our host David G. Deckey, MD curated a wonderful conversation with Cody C. Green, MD, Andrew Scott Murtha, MD and Charlie Yoo, MD
The 2025 James A. Rand, MD Young Investigator’s Award Goes to Presentation on “Nickel Free” vs. Standard Cobalt-Chrome
At the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our host William B. Kurtz, MD had the great opportunity to sit with Michael E. Neufeld, MD, MSc, FRCSC whose study Synovial Metal Ions in “Nickel Free” vs. Standard Cobalt-Chrome Containing Total Knee Replacement won the James A. Rand, MD Young Investigator’s Award.
It was a
Advocacy Discussion with AAHKS Presidential Award Winner
Our host, Thomas G. Myers, MD had the opportunity to sit with the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting Presidential Award winner Adam J. Rana, MD to discuss advocacy and health policy.
Dr. Rana began the podcast by thanking Richard Iorio, MD AAHKS’ 2001 President for introducing him to health policy in 2012 as a
Synovial Metal Ions in Nickel Free vs. Standard Cobalt-Chrome Containing Total Knee Replacement
Last year at the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our host William B. Kurtz, MD spoke with the James A. Rand, MD, Young Investigator’s Award recipient Michael E. Neufeld, MD, MSc, FRCSC about his study on Synovial Metal Ions in “Nickel Free” vs. Standard Cobalt-Chrome Containing Total Knee Replacement.
Dr. N
Stryker’s Award-Winning Product Mako SmartRobotics
At the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our host Craig R. Mahoney, MD had the opportunity to sit with Vice President of Marketing Lauren Venekas and discuss Stryker’s award-winning product Mako SmartRobotics. The advancements made to the Mako SmartRobotics won Stryker the 2025 Industry Innovation Award.
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SYLKE’s Award-Winning Skin Closure
In this very special episode of AAHKS Amplified, we introduce to you AAHKS’ 2025 Industry Innovation Award winner SYLKE and their product SYLKE Skin Closure. Our host Cory L. Calendine, MD had the pleasure of discussing the product with the creators themselves M. Mark Mofid, MD and Becca Badowski-Platz.
Losing Weight, Preparing for Surgery
In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Cody C. Green, MD and Charlie Yoo, DO, MS, sat with licensed dietitian Kate Tribble to discuss:
– why being overweight affects joint replacement – how nutrition plays a role in it – what patients can do befor
Medications – How it Can Affect Your Surgery
In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Orry Erez, MD and Arjun Saxena, MD, MBA were joined by Gary Schwartz, MD to discuss medications and how it can affect your surgery. They discussed how important it is to be open and honest with your doctors about any medication
Infections
In the world of hip and knee replacements, many advancements have been made to make surgeries more successful for patients. For this, we are internally grateful, however there’s one thing that all orthopaedic surgeons try to avoid that can make a routine procedure a nightmare – INFECTION! In this
Swelling, Bruising and Healing After Surgery
Swelling and bruising is very common following orthopaedic surgery. So, inevitably surgeons are tasked with the question “my knee is swollen, is this normal and what should I do?” In this podcast, Andrew Scott Murtha, MD a member of the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee sat with Charli
Returning to Sports After Arthroplasty
David G. Deckey, MD a member of the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee moderated a very liberating conversation on returning to physical activity following arthroplasty surgery. Dr. Deckey was joined by Jason M. Jennings, MD, DPT, Ivan M. Tomek, MD, FRCSC and physical therapist Philip McKelvy, PT, D
AAHKS Celebrates Member Diversity with Hispanic Population
One charge of AAHKS’ Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) is to celebrate and highlight member diversity. The Hispanic/Latino culture is a unique ethnic group within the AAHKS membership. However, the group is underrepresented in both medicine, orthopaedic surgery and arthroplasty. Appreciating and celebrati
What it Takes to Be a Journal Reviewer
What does it take to be a journal reviewer? If you’re interested in becoming a reviewer, this is the podcast for you! Our journal editors Michael A. Mont, MD (the Journal of Arthroplasty) and Brett R. Levine, MD, MS (Arthroplasty Today) discuss why we review the articles, what makes a good review –
Glycated Albumin as a Predictor of Outcomes in Primary TJA Patients
At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our Digital Health Committee Chair Shaun P. Patel, MD and Committee Member William B. Kurtz, MD had the pleasure of speaking with Saad Tarabichi, MD about his study presented at the meeting on “Glycated Albumin as a Predictor of Outcomes in Primary TJA Patients.”
One-Stage vs. Two-Stage Treatment for Prosthetic Joint Infection
At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our Digital Health Committee Chair Shaun P. Patel, MD and Committee Member Nathaniel J. Nelms, MD had the pleasure of speaking with Thomas K. Fehring, MD about his study presented at the meeting and the genesis behind it “One-Stage vs. Two-Stage Treatment for Prosthetic
The 2024 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award Winner – Solenic Medical
Each year, all industry partners and exhibitors are encouraged to apply for the Industry Innovation Award. This is a competitive product award for companies exhibiting at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. At the 2024 Annual Meeting, we presented Solenic Medical with the award for creating their patented technology us
The 2024 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award Winner – Guard Medical
Each year, all industry partners and exhibitors are encouraged to apply for the Industry Innovation Award. This is a competitive product award for companies exhibiting at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. At the 2024 Annual Meeting, we presented Guard Medical with this award for creating the NPseal. The NPseal is an
Technology in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, David G. Deckey, MD, Cody C. Green, MD and Kevin A. Sonn, MD all members of the AAHKS Patient Education Committee sat down to define the different types of technology used during joint replacement such as manual technique, computer navigation and robotic systems. They also d
2024 Clinical Research Award Winner
At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Shaun P. Patel, MD and Andrew M. Schwartz, MD sat down to speak with the winner of the 2024 Clinical Research Award. The study’s main author, Simon W. Young, MD talked about the importance of postoperative pain management in primary total knee arthroplasty and how IORA
2024 Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award Winner
At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Shaun P. Patel, MD and Andrew M. Schwartz, MD sat down to speak with the winners of the 2024 Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award. Two of the study’s authors, Aleksander Mika, MD and J. Ryan Martin, MD sat down to discuss if synovial fluid metal ion levels cou
Mandatory CMS TEAM APM: What You Need to Know
AAHKS Advocacy leaders discuss the basics of the upcoming mandatory CMS Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) program, including what you need to know and watch out for in the program. Topics include where the mandatory model will take place, who the model conveners will be, the potential effect of not including ASCs in the model, the episode length, risk tracks within the model and whe
2024 James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Award Winner
At the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Shaun P. Patel, MD and Matthew W. Bullock, DO sat down to speak with the winner of the 2024 James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Award. Two of the study’s authors, Anne DeBenedetti, MSc and Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA addressed the question of what is the safest a
Are you Asking Yourself “Do I Need a Hip or Knee Replacement?”
In a very special recording of AAHKS Amplified, three leading orthopaedic surgeons Zachary C. Lum, DO, Obinna O. Adigweme, MD and Adam A. Sassoon, MD, MS talk candidly on how they approach, address and respond to this question often asked by their patients “Do I Need A Hip or Knee Replacement?”
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A Very Special Patient Symposium from the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting
We’re truly excited to bring to you our latest recording on AAHKS Amplified. In this recording, we had the wonderful opportunity to hear the patient’s perspective from two arthroplasty patients. Both underwent hip and/or knee replacement surgery and candidly shared their experiences in a symposiu
Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community in AAHKS
In the latest recording of AAHKS Amplified, we highlight the stories of a unique community within AAHKS, and just in time to celebrate Pride Month. Zachary C. Lum, DO, Vice-Chair of the Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) speaks openly and candidly with Jaime L. Bellamy, DO, MS and Chloe E.H. Scott, MD to hear ab
Increased Patient BMI Equals More Stress for the Surgeon
At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the chair of the Digital Health & Social Media Committee Shaun P. Patel, MD and Dustin J. Schuett, DO sat down with Joshua C. Rozell, MD to discuss his paper presented at the meeting on how there’s additional stress on surgeons who peform surgery on patients with
Mission Work
At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the chair of the Digital Health & Social Media Committee Shaun P. Patel, MD and Ahmed Siddiqi, MD, MBA sat down with M. Umar Burney, MD, Junaid A. Makda, MD and Khalid M. Yousuf, MD to discuss their mission work with their organization, GODA (Gifted of Disability Allevia
Does Melatonin Improve Subjective Sleep Quality After TKA?
At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the chair of the Digital Health & Social Media Committee Shaun P. Patel, MD and Ahmed Siddiqi, MD, MBA sat down with Drake G. LeBrun, MD and Brian P. Chalmers, MD to discuss their paper presented at the meeting on Does Melatonin Improve Subjective Sleep Quality after TKA
A Discussion on Diversity
AAHKS Diversity Advisory Group Co-Chair, Muyibat A. Adelani, MD, sat down with Michael Mont, MD, the Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) to discuss the purpose of AAHKS’ Diversity Advisory Group (DAB) which is to promote diversity and inclusion within AAHKS. They also discussed and sum
AAOS American Joint Replacement Registry
Last year, Dr. Krueger sat down with James I. Huddleston, III, MD to discuss the release of the 10th annual report of the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR). In this recording, they talked about the conception of the registry in 2012, and how it began with surgeons wanting to get an idea of what was
2023 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award Winner – OrthAlign
One of AAHKS’ newest awards, the Industry Innovation Award is a competitive product award for companies exhibiting at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. It recognizes cutting-edge innovation in the field of orthopaedic hip and knee arthroplasty by exhibitors. At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, OrthAlign received the a
2023 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award Winner – Force Therapeutics
One of AAHKS’ newest awards, the Industry Innovation Award is a competitive product award for companies exhibiting at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. It recognizes cutting-edge innovation in the field of orthopaedic hip and knee arthroplasty by exhibitors. At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Force Therapeutics
AAHKS Clinical Research Study on Postoperative Oral Tranexamic Acid in TKA
At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the chair of the Digital Health & Social Media Committee Shaun P. Patel, MD and Russell Bodner, MD sat down with our Clinical Research Award winner Marcus C. Ford, MD to discuss his award-winning study. In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Dr. Ford discussed the widely use
Inferior Screw Fixation in Revision Acetabular Reconstruction
At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the chair of the Digital Health & Social Media Committee Shaun P. Patel, MD and Nathaniel J. Nelms, MD sat down with our Surgical Techniques & Technology Award winner Christopher M. Melnic, MD to discuss his award-winning study. In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Dr.
2024 Mandatory PRO-PM For TJA: What You Need to Know
In this episode of Amplified, Dr. Rana hosts Dr. Huddleston and Dr. Sterling to discuss the new mandatory Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Inpatient Quality Reporting Total Hip and Knee Replacement PROMs Performance Measure (IQR THA/TKA PRO-PM) for THA and TKA that is being implemented this year. The goal of this measure is to quantify pain and functional improvements with validated PRO-P
Are All MSIS Tests Useful to Diagnose PJI?
At the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the chair of the Digital Health & Social Media Committee Shaun P. Patel, MD and Mark Mildren, MD sat down with our James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Award winner Vinay K. Aggarwal, MD to discuss his award-winning study. In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Dr. Aggar
Partial Knee Replacement – Part 2
Thanks for returning for Part 2 of Partial Knee Replacement. We hope you found Part 1 to be insightful! Again, liaison’s to the Patient and Public Relations Committee Obinna O. Adigweme, MD and Connor A. King, MD were joined by two leaders in the field, Keith R. Berend, MD and Jess H. Lonner, MD to disc
Partial Knee Replacement – Part 1
In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, liaisons to the Patient and Public Relations Committee Connor A. King, MD from the Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) and Obinna O. Adigweme, MD from the Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) recorded a podcast on partial knee replacement and were joined by two leaders in the field &#
Hip and Knee Injections – Part 2
Thanks for returning for Part 2 of Hip and Knee Injections. We hope you found Part 1 to be insightful! Again, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Michael Blankstein, MD and David Deckey, MD were joined by special guest, Iain Murray, MD to discuss the various options that are available for hip and k
Hip and Knee Injections – Part 1
In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Michael Blankstein, MD and David Deckey, MD were joined by a special guest, Iain Murray, MD. After weeks of tyring to coordiante schedules to record this podcast, we finally found a date and time that would work for all parties
What Can I Do After Surgery? From a Patient’s Perspective
In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Kevin A. Sonn, MD, Cody C. Green, MD and David M. Freccero, MD were joined by patient Jason Couch to discuss his personal journey leading up to and following knee replacement surgery.
Mr. Couch is a member of the Professional B
Arthroplasty Today Editor Year Roundup (2022)
In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Arthroplasty Today Editor-in-Chief, Gregory J. Golladay, MD and Deputy Editor, Brett R. Levine, MD talk about Arthroplasty Today, the AAHKS official open access journal and how you can get involved. The journal’s Social Media Editor, Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD served as moderator for this podcast. Here are a few things you’ll hear in the podcast:
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AAHKS 2022 Surgical Techniques and Technologies Award Recipient
In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Digital Health and Social Media Committee chair Shaun P. Patel, MD speaks with AAHKS 2022 Surgical Techniques and Technologies Award recipient, Jacob M. Wilson, MD. He is joined by fellow Digital Health and Social Media Committee member, Mark E. Mildren, MD. They discuss Dr. Wilson’s award-winning paper “Resurfacing the Thin Native Patella: Is It Saf
AAHKS 2022 James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Award Recipient
In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Digital Health and Social Media Committee vice chair William B. Kurtz, MD speaks with AAHKS 2022 James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Award recipient, Vishal Hegde, MD. He is joined by fellow Digital Health and Social Media Committee member, Eli Kamara, MD. They discuss Dr. Hegde’s award-winning paper “Increased Revision Risk with Rotating Platfo
AAHKS 2022 Clinical Research Award Recipient
In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Digital Health and Social Media Committee chair Shaun P. Patel, MD speaks with AAHKS Clinical Research Award winner, Jonathan H. Shaw, MD. They are joined by fellow Digital Health and Social Media Committee member Joseph D. Maratt, MD, and the award-winning paper co-author, Jason J. Davis, MD. Dr. Shaw discusses his award-winning paper “Oral Dexamethasone
AAHKS’ Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Grant Program
In this episode, AAHKS Amplified brings you a podcast recording on the AAHKS Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Grant Program. Our host/moderator AAHKS President, Bryan D. Springer, MD, was joined by Dr. Nitin Goyal and Dr. William Hamilton to discuss how grant money from the program would be allocated to targeted areas of improvement such as patient optimization and high-risk/at-risk
Meet AAHKS Journal and Social Media Editors
In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Publications Committee Chair, Sam S. Wellman, MD talk with The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) and Arthroplasty Today’s journal and social media editors. Dr. Wellman gave AAHKS members an insight into the roles of both journal editors and how they amplify their messages
How to Increase Utilization of TJA by Black Patients
In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Obi O. Adigweme, MD, MS from the Patient and Public Relations Committee talk with colleagues about an increasing problem in orthopaedics, and that is the underutilization of black patients in hip and knee replacements.
Ample studies have shown that black patients undergo jo
Is Nickle-Free Total Knee Arthroplasty Truly Nickle-Free?
At the 2021 Annual Meeting, a podcast was recorded that questioned the rationale of utilizing more expensive, lower-nickel components for TKA based on a patient’s nickel or chromium allergy. Co-hosts Stefano A. Bini, MD and Garen D. Steele, MD were joined by Charles M. Lawrie, MD, MSc, and Ryan M. Nunley, MD,
Does Lower Back Pain Improve Following Total Hip Arthroplasty?
This week’s podcast release was recorded at the 2021 Annual Meeting with co-hosts Stefano A. Bini, MD and Eli Kamara, MD. In this podcast episode, they were joined by Karim A. Shafi, MD and Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD, FAAOS, who discussed the resolution of lower back pain in patients who underwent total hip a
Family Dynamics Between Female and Male Orthopaedic Surgeons
Our latest podcast series was recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting with co-hosts, Stefano A. Bini, MD and Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD. In this recording, they were joined by, Courtney D. Bell, MD and Danielle Y. Ponzio, MD who discussed the rigorous training, lifestyle, and professional obligations tha
Changing Surgical Approach Does Not Increase Dislocation Risk, Study Finds
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, co-hosts, Dustin J. Schuett, DO and Stefano A. Bini, MD discussed the impact of changing surgical approaches had on dislocation. They were joined by Joshua R. Harmer, MD and Cody C. Wyles, MD who reviewed almost 800 revision THAs and found that there
Infection and Joint Replacement with Patients – Episode 4
Our final two segments on Infection and Joint Replacement are dedicated to two patients who sustained joint replacement infections. We’ll talk with them to get their perspective on their diagnosis, management of infection and what type of treatment for their respective conditions. In this podcast, you&#
Infection and Joint Replacement with Patients – Episode 3
Our final two segments on Infection and Joint Replacement are dedicated to two patients who sustained joint replacement infections. We’ll talk with them to get their perspective on their diagnosis, management of infection and what type of treatment for their respective conditions. In this podcast, you&#
Infection and Joint Replacement – Episode 2
In this 4-part podcast series, Dr. Bullock and other surgeons seek to help patients understand the importance of an infection. They outline treatment and recovery options and discuss, in detail, how to diagnose and effectively treat an infected joint replacement. For more information, please visit our website
Infection and Joint Replacement – Episode 1
In this 4-part podcast series, Dr. Bullock and other surgeons seek to help patients understand the importance of infection. They also outline treatment and recovery options and discuss how to diagnose and effectively treat an infected joint replacement. For more information, please visit our website at https:
Pain Management in Joint Replacement – Episode 3
In episode 3 of Pain Management in Joint Replacement, host Trevor North, MD, continues to discuss managing paint following your joint replacement surgery with Mark Giska, MD. They further discuss the anesthetic process and additional ways to minimize pain. Tune in to this 3-part series podcast and learn the many ways you can manage pain following surgery.
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Pain Management in Joint Replacement – Episode 2
In this 3-part series on Pain Management in Joint Replacement, episode 2 continues to discuss how you can manage pain following joint replacement with host Trevor North, MD. Listen as he talks with Mark Giska, MD, on how surgeons and anesthesiologist should work together, collaboratively in an effort to minimize pain and improve outcomes following joint replacement. Tune in to learn more.
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Pain Management in Joint Replacement – Episode 1
Episode 1 of Pain Management in Joint Replacement, hosted by Trevor North, MD, addresses ways of managing pain as it relates to joint replacement. The goal of the podcast is to provide you useful information about pain and joint replacement, the anesthetic process and how surgeons and anesthesiologist work as
Sleep Disturbance after Total Joint Replacement – Episode 2
Episode 2 of Sleep Disturbance after Total Joint Replacement is a continuation of episode 1, further discussing how medication has an effect on sleep disturbance. Host Ben Stronach, MD also discusses how to properly use sleep aids, sleep hygiene, alcohol use and swelling of the legs. The goal of this podcast is to teach you how you can reduce sleep disturbance following joint replacement.
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Sleep Disturbance after Total Joint Replacement – Episode 1
In episode 1 of Sleep Disturbance after Total Joint Replacement, host Ben Stronach, MD, discusses sleep positions, how to get out of bed safely at night after your joint replacement surgery, coping with night pain and potentially why you are having sleep disturbance following joint replacement. Tune in and learn how sleep disturbance following joint replacement can be reduced.
Setting Yourself up for Success Following Joint Replacement
In this podcast, you’ll learn how setting yourself up prior to surgery leads to successful outcomes after joint replacement. We discuss how one should prepare themselves, their environment and support network leading up to joint replacement. Tune in and learn how you can prepare for joint replacement and have a successful outcome.
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The ways to prepar
Preoperative Optimization and Management of the Joint Replacement Patient, Episode 3
In this 3-part podcast series, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Dr. Jonathan Danoff, Dr. Matt Bullock and Chair Dr. Brett Levine are joined by experienced Perioperative Internal Medicine Physicians Dr. Peter Caccavallo and Dr. William Wallace to provide education regarding the importance of perioperative optimization, how various modifiable risk factors can be addressed, as well as h
Preoperative Optimization and Management of the Joint Replacement Patient, Episode 2
In this 3-part podcast series, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Dr. Jonathan Danoff, Dr. Matt Bullock and Chair Dr. Brett Levine are joined by experienced Perioperative Internal Medicine Physicians Dr. Peter Caccavallo and Dr. William Wallace to provide education regarding the importance of
Preoperative Optimization and Management of the Joint Replacement Patient, Episode 1
In this 3-part podcast series, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Dr. Jonathan Danoff, Dr. Matt Bullock and Chair Dr. Brett Levine are joined by experienced Perioperative Internal Medicine Physicians Dr. Peter Caccavallo and Dr. William Wallace to provide education regarding the importance of perioperative optimization, how various modifiable risk factors can be addressed, as well as h
Discharge Options After Joint Replacement
In this episode, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Dr. Arjun Saxena, Dr. Matthew Bullock and Chair Dr. Brett Levine are joined by Nurse Navigator Elise Teets and Joint Replacement Program Manager Kristie Kelley to provide education surrounding discharge options for patients following their total joint replacement. The discussion includes guidance on rehabilitation, home care, m
Is it Safe? Using Big Heads and Small Acetabular Components in Total Hip Arthroplasty
This paper was presented at the 30th AAHKS Annual Meeting and was awarded the Lawrence D. Dorr Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award. The discussion in this episode covers the combination of large heads and small acetabular components in total hip arthroplasty and the risk of early and long-term implant failure. The study looked at 825 patients from 2000 to 2016 with 10 year follow up. Read
Reduction of Perioperative Calcar Fractures with a Collared Implant when Using the DAA
The discussion in this episode covers a comparison of perioperative fracture incidence of a collared vs. a non-collared version of the same dual tapered stem used in the direct anterior approach. This was a retrospective study of about 350 procedures in each group. To review the poster, search for poster #293 in the year 2020 here.
In This Episode
Stefano A. Bini, MD
Shaun P. Patel, MD
Bradley P.
Techniques to Combat Zoom and Pandemic Fatigue
Women In Arthroplasty member Kim Tucker, MD, leads the discussion in this episode which covers “Zoom and Pandemic Fatigue”. The participants discuss the ways their patient care, practices and personal lives have changed due to the COVID-19 PHE. They also discuss approaches to manage these issues in your personal and professional lives.
In This Episode
Kim Tucker, MD
Mari Ricker, MD
John Shields, M
A Minimal Clinically Important Difference in Robotic-Assisted TKA vs. Standard Manual TKA
The discussion in this episode covers a prospective 2-year database review of a 3-surgeon cohort of 1,158 consecutive patients, using PROMs to compare robotic-assisted vs. manual TKA. Click here to review the abstract.
Topics
Robotic-assisted TKA is thought to be an area of continued improvement in outcomes, and haptic technology may be helpful in greater improvements
Robotics has the potential t
Does Smoking Cessation Prior to Elective Total Joint Arthroplasty Result in Continued Abstinence?
The discussion in this episode covers the long-term impact of smoking cessation before TJA and how it can be successful. This topic was presented at the 30th AAHKS Annual Meeting, read the abstract.
Topics
Working with patients as a team in preoperative optimization helps encourage them to quit smoking and not take it up again
Majority of surveyed patients did not use quit aids – the need for sur
Extended Oral Antibiotics Prevent PJI in High-Risk Cases: 3,855 Patients with 1-Year Follow-Up
This discussion covers a one-year study of the use of oral antibiotics to curtail periprosthetic joint infection in high-risk primary total joint surgery. This paper was awarded The AAHKS Clinical Research Award at the 30th AAHKS Annual Meeting. Read the abstract.
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Extended oral antibiotics leads to lowered risk of PJI in TJA
High risk group had lower infection rate than low risk group usin
Are Intraoperative Cultures Necessary if the Aspiration Culture Is Positive? A PJI Concordance Study
In this episode, the discussion surrounds the James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Awarded paper on the necessity of cultures if aspiration culture is positive. It remains unknown if preoperative synovial fluid culture is equivalent to multiple intraoperative tissue cultures for identifying relevant PJI causative organisms. Their aim was to determine the prevalence of discordance between synovial fl
Spinal Fusion and Total Hip Arthroplasty: Why Timing Is Important
In this episode, the discussion surrounds the relationship to spinal fusion and total hip arthroplasty and the importance of timing in surgery. This is being presented at the 30th AAHKS Annual Meeting. Read the abstract.
In This Episode
Nequesha S. Mohamed, MD
Ronald E. Delanois, MD
Stefano A. Bini, MDThe post Spinal Fusion and Total Hip Arthroplasty: Why Timing Is Important first appeared on AAHK
Impact of Payment Policy Changes
In this episode, produced in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), advocacy leaders from both organizations discuss the payment policy changes that have been proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The agency is reducing all orthopaedic su
New AAHKS Podcast: Value-Based Care
AAHKS leaders in the value-based care space discuss their work with CMS and how they address value-based care in their institutions.
Topics
How value-based care came about
Challenges in arthroplasty practice
Removal of total hip and total knee arthroplasty from the IPO list
Misconceptions
Taking perioperative physician workload into account
Work AAHKS has done with CMS and legislators
How value-
Managing Professional and Personal Stress during COVID-19
The discussion in this podcast centers around the new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic: changes in patient protocols, family dynamics at home and techniques for relieving stress.
Topics
COVID-19 new normal
Staffing adjustments
New operating room protocols
Physician’s personal concerns
Changes in family dynamics
Techniques for relieving stress
Dealing with loss and starting back up
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