The OTA Podcast
The OTA Podcast, hosted by the OTA podcast committee, features conversations with leading experts in orthopedic trauma. Listeners can expect one-on-one interviews with thought leaders, panel discussions on key subjects, hot topic debates, and timely reviews of clinical papers. Episodes are organized into series by subject and are typically 30 minutes or less, making them convenient for members and other listeners. The podcast is part of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association's educational mission, adding a new learning opportunity to their offerings.
Episodes
Live from the 2026 OTA Annual Meeting: A Conversation with President Thomas Higgins
In this episode, outgoing OTA President Thomas HIggins, MD shares the story of his severe accident in December 2025 and reveals how his personal recovery has reshaped his perspectives on trauma care and patient rehabilitation. Michael Blankstein, MD hosts the discussion.
JOT Supplementary Discussion: High Rate of Missed Geriatric U-Type Sacral Fractures Despite Advanced Imaging: A Retrospective Case Series
Host Joe Patterson, MD chats with JOT paper author Arun Aneja, MD about the JOT published article: "High Rate of Missed Geriatric U-Type Sacral Fractures Despite Advanced Imaging: A Retrospective Case Series" Click the link to see the publication.
2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Elbow Fracture Dislocations
Drs. Christopher Doro and Lauren Summers discuss elbow fracture dislocations including radial head, coronoid, and terrible triad fractures. They cover diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Distal Humerus Fractures
Drs. Christopher Doro and Lauren Summers discuss d distal humerus fractures. They cover diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Proximal Humerus Fractures and Shoulder Dislocations
Drs. Alex Crespo, Nathaniel Schaffer, and Benjamin Wharton discuss proximal humeral fractures. They cover diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
INDUSTRY SESSION PODCAST: Rethinking the Economics of Bone Infection Care. Sponsored by BONESUPPORT™
This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, maker of CERAMENT® G with Gentamicin – the one and only FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit https://www.bonesupport.com/en-us/products/cerament-g/ Paul Matuszewski, MD, from University of Kentucky is joined by Chris Cosgrove, MD and Peter Everson, MD to discuss how they're using new technology and evidence
2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Tibia Plateau Fractures and Knee Dislocation
Drs. Alex Crespo, Mary Kate Erdman, and Jennifer Eurich discuss tibial plateau fractures. They cover diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
INDUSTRY SESSION PODCAST: Harnessing Mechanobiology with Controlled Micromotion: A New Direction in Fracture Fixation. Sponsored by OrthoXel.
Drs. Roman Natoli and Michael Weaver discuss how implant biomechanics can influence the biological environment of fracture healing. They explore the principles behind controlled axial micromotion, early clinical experience with OrthoXel's Apex Micromotion Nailing Systems, and the research shaping its potential role in tibial and femoral fracture fixation. Learn more about the clinical evidence su
2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Distal Tibia Pilon and Ankle Fractures
Drs. Greg Gaski, Zach Bennett, and Colin Harrington chat about distal tibia pilon and ankle fractures. They discuss diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
INDUSTRY SESSION PODCAST: Orthopaedic Trauma Education: A Call to Get Back to the Basics. Sponsored by Bonebridge
This episode is sponsored by Bonebridge, the Swiss medical device manufacturer dedicated to reducing complexity in orthopaedic trauma care. Join Dr. Marc Swiontkowski of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Dr. Chip Routt of UTHealth McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas and Dr. Michael Miranda of Orthopaedic Associates of Hartford in Hartford, Connecticut for a conversation about simpl
OTA International Supplementary Discussion: Optimizing Value Based Care via Social Work Infrastructure
Listen in as host Dr. Alex Crespo chats with Caryn Lindsey about her OTAI editorial entitled, "Treating mental and social health: A call for alternative payment models in orthopaedic trauma." Click here for the link to the editorial. To have further discussion with Alex or Caryn, please reach out to them by email: Amcrespomd@gmail.com or Caryn.Lindsey@csmc.edu For additional educational resources
OTA Access for Care in Limited Resource Settings
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Humeral Shaft Fractures
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Femoral Neck Fracture in the Young Patient
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
JOT Supplementary Discussion: Effect of Aspiration on Compartment Pressures in Tibial Plateau Fractures
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 For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Acetabular Fractures
Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Michael Maceroli discuss injury classification, approaches, treatment options, and other key points to cover for the OITE. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Pelvis Fractures
Listen in as Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Michael Maceroli chat about Pelvic Fracture Diagnosis and Treatment in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
JOT Supplementary Discussion: Patient-Reported Outcomes After Distal Radius Fractures Differ Across Geographic and Cultural Populations: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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 the
2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Distal Femur and Patella
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Calcaneus Fracture Diagnosis and Management
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE- New Series Introduction
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
OTA International Supplementary Discussion: Management preferences for hip fracture care in Latin America
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
OTA Practice Management Panel: Perspectives on Practice Selection Part 2
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
OTA Practice Management Panel: Perspectives on Practice Selection Part 1
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Evaluation and Management of Minimally Displaced Pelvis Fractures
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
From Plates to Prostheses: The Making of a Modern Hip Surgeon
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Let's Talk About Anemia
Listen is as host Joe Patterson, MD debates the management of anemia after acute trauma with Danielle Peterson, MD and Brian Mullis, MD. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Pakistani International Forum
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Postoperative Radiation Does Not Decrease Risk of Heterotopic Ossification after Acetabulum Fracture Fixation / Bier Block Regional Anesthesia vs Hematoma Block for Closed Distal Radius Reduction
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 pape
JOT Supplementary Discussion: Does protecting the femoral neck in distal femur fractures reduce hip fractures in patients over 50?
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Meet Emerging Global Leaders OTA Women (EGLOW) Fellows
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. For a
Periprosthetic Femur Fractures in Hemiarthroplasty Are Correlated With Stem Type / Which Yields Better Outcomes - Re-Fixation or Arthroplasty in Proximal Femur Cut-Out Management?
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
Hemiarthroplasty vs Nonoperative Treatment of Comminuted Proximal Humeral Fractures / Post-operative Complications with IM Nailing vs Plate Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures
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-Candidat
JOT Supplementary Discussion: Is it Safe to Discharge Patients Between Lower Extremity Fracture Care Stages?
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
OTA Humanitarian Scholars Part 2
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 Click to learn more about the Gl
In the Booth 2025: Does More Debridement Impact Infection Risk? / The Impact of Topical TXA on Blood Loss in Wall Acetabular Fractures
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 Bloo
In the Booth 2025: 'Fix and Replace' in Acetabular Fractures, and Early vs Delayed Weight Bearing in Ankle Fracture Treatment
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
OTA International Supplementary Discussion: Predictors of Return to Function After Distal Femur Fractures in the Elderly
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. For additi
In the Booth 2025: OTA Humanitarian Scholars Part 1
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
In the Booth 2025: Implant Retention vs Fixation Removal for FRIs / Anterior Approach RCT for Femoral Neck Fracture Recovery
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 App
In the Booth 2025: Great Debates: Rings Versus Nail for Severe Open Tibia Fractures
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Did You Hear That the OTA Started an Arthroplasty Course?
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
In the Booth 2025: Nine Months of Fluoxetine Aides in the Reduction of Negative Psychiatric Symptomology / PO vs IV Antibiotics for Fracture Related Infections
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
In the Booth 2025: The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
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. For more information and to become an ACS member, click here. For additional educational r
In the Booth 2025: Which Papers Should I Believe?
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. For additional e
In the Booth 2025: Family Matters- Coordinating Child Care and Call
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
In the Booth 2025: Osteo-Enhancement Procedure to Increase Bone Mineral Density / Effects of Fully Threaded Screws on Valgus Collapse in Femoral Neck Fractures
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 ent
In the Booth 2025: COBRAS Trial / ORiF Study
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.
First OTA Meeting as an Attending Surgeon
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Limb Salvage in Older Adults
Host Gerard Slobogean, MD talks with Raymond Pensey, MD and Phillip Lam, MD about treating the older patient faced with limb salvage vs. amputation.
What it Means to be a Military Orthopedic Surgeon
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
INDUSTRY SPONSORED PODCAST: Modern Management of Pelvic Fractures in Our Elders. Sponsored by SI-BONE
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 tre
Great Debates: Should Fibula Fractures be Treated with IM Nails?
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
INDUSTRY SPONSORED PODCAST: Next Level Nailing: Maximizing New Tibial Nail Technology for Orthopedic Trauma Care. Sponsored by Smith+Nephew
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 pres
JOT Supplementary Discussion: Pelvis Stress Radiographs in Lateral Compression Injuries: What is the Supporting Evidence?
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 For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
JOT Supplementary Discussion: Frailty Index as a Risk Stratification Tool in Bundled Payments
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
INDUSTRY SESSION PODCAST: Healing in Motion: Innovations in Orthopedic Trauma with Apex Nailing Systems. Sponsored by OrthoXel.
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
Great Debates: ORIF vs Revision of B2 Periprosthetic Fractures
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
INDUSTRY SPONSORED PODCAST: Bone Infection Management Tools You Should Know. Sponsored by BONESUPPORT™.
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 conversa
Great Debates: Weight-bearing After Periarticular Fracture Repair - To Let Them Walk or Not?
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment of Humeral Shaft Fractures
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Do All Isolated Femur Fractures Need a Skeletal Traction Procedure in the ED?
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Hindfoot Fusion Nail for Low Demand Older Adult Patients with Distal Tibia or Ankle Fractures
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
AI in Orthopaedic Trauma Part 2
Drs. Alex Crespo and Christian Pean conclude the conversation about the interesting potential use cases of AI in Orthopaedic Trauma. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
AI in Orthopaedic Trauma Part 1
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Geriatric Distal Femur fractures
Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Suman Medda discuss the many fixation options in the management of geriatric distal femur fractures. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Mini-fragment Fixation for Complex Pilon Fractures
Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Sean Campbell discuss the history of mini fragment fixation and its application in complex pilon fractures. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Transverse Acetabulum - Prone vs Lateral
Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Mark Gage discuss the pros & cons of patient positioning when treating transverse acetabulum fractures. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Mid-life Crisis- Displaced Femoral Neck Fracture in the Active 50 Year-old Cyclist- Fix or THA?
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Hospital Icon Series: Harborview Part 2
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Hospital Icon Series: Harborview Part 1
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Femoral Neck Shaft Combo-- Is There An Ideal Approach?
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! For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Hospital Icon Series: Shock Trauma Part 2
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Hospital Icon Series: Shock Trauma Part 1
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Sutures vs. Staples
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Non-operative vs. Operative Treatment of Chest Wall Injuries
Host Dr. Michael Blankstein has an engaging conversation with Dr. Niloofar Dehghan debating non-operative vs. operative treatment of flail chest injuries. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Great Debates: Induced Membrane Bone Grafting vs. Bone Transport for Critical-sized Bone Defects
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. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
Optimizing the Business of Orthopedic Trauma
Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Richard Yoon discuss strategies to compliantly optimize your revenue. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
An Interview with OTA President Douglas W. Lundy, MD
Dr. Doug Lundy shares his story and discusses how the OTA focuses on developing future physician leaders with host Dr. Michael Blankstein. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
How To Reduce SSIs: What Every Resident (and Attending) Should Know About the PREP-IT trials
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. For additi
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