AHF Podcast
The AHF Podcast features conversations about orthopedic surgery, with a particular focus on hip surgery and clinical innovation. Hosted by the Anterior Hip Foundation, it brings together surgeons, researchers, and clinical leaders to discuss evidence, outcomes, and real-world decision-making. Episodes examine what data shows, where assumptions break down, and how clinicians navigate uncertainty. The podcast is aimed at orthopedic surgeons, trainees, and medically literate clinicians who value nuanced discussion and critical thinking about improving patient care.
Episodes
Managing Instability in AA Hips (S+N Surgeon Roundtable)
Send us Fan MailDislocation after anterior approach total hip replacement still runs around 2% in the first two years — so what actually moves that number?Three hip surgeons work through instability prevention end to end, from the first clinic visit to the final construct.The anterior approach has pushed dislocation rates in the right direction, but it has not solved instability — and the belief t
The 2026 Shark Tank Winners Rethinking Surgical Imaging
Send us Fan MailWhat if the C-arm you already own could show you the entire pelvis — in real time, with less radiation? The winners of the 2026 AHF Shark Tank believe it can, and they built the system to prove it.Dr. Dean Cole, an orthopedic trauma surgeon with roughly 40 patents and designs licensed across the industry, and Scott Banks, PhD, who has spent nearly four decades quantifying how joint
Operation FUBAR: Eight Challenging Hips with Nick Mast
Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when the foot slips out of the traction boot mid-case — and a manageable periprosthetic fracture becomes a femur in pieces? Dr. Nick Mast has an answer, because it happened to him.Nick Mast, a hip and pelvis surgeon in private practice in San Francisco, trained under Joel Matta at the Hip and Pelvis Institute in 2007–2008 and completed hip preservation training in Eu
Complex primary THA with AA (S+N Surgeon Roundtable)
Send us Fan MailWhat do you do the moment a calcar crack appears? Where does the cup go when the spine won't move? And which complex primary belongs in an ASC — and which one absolutely doesn't?This episode launches a six-part surgeon roundtable series recorded in partnership with Smith+Nephew — peer-to-peer conversations aimed at one thing: practical, reproducible techniques you can tak
From Idea to Market: Ep 12 - From Here, It's Yours
Send us Fan MailIn the finale of From Idea to Market, the surgeons, engineers, founders, attorneys, and investors who lived every stage of medical device innovation look back and answer one question: what do they wish they had known from the start?Across this series, one pattern kept surfacing: innovation doesn't begin with a business plan. It begins with a clinical problem someone can't
From Idea to Market: Ep 11 - Built to Last or Built to Sell?
Send us Fan MailIs your med tech company built to last, or built to sell? Voices from inside Stryker, XRSynergies, FIOS Health, and physician contract law explain why exit strategy is a design choice founders make on day one — whether they realize it or not.In 2024, med tech M&A reached a record $474 billion in global transaction value. For most successful device startups, the path to broad pa
Operation FUBAR: One-in-Six-Million Bone
Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when the greater trochanter shears off during a routine hip replacement — and the bone is too soft to hold a screw? Dr. Jeff Barry of UCSF walks through two intraoperative disasters in the same patient, and how he salvaged both.Jeff Barry, who directs the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Fellowship at UCSF and co-directs the Arthroplasty for the Modern Surgeon course, joins
Mapping How the World Really Does Hip Replacement
Send us Fan MailHow does hip replacement practice really differ from one country to the next? Researcher Irrum Afzal joins the AHF Podcast to discuss the Global Arthroplasty Practice Survey (GAPS) — the first effort to map how surgeons worldwide actually perform total hip replacement.Despite roughly seventy years of modern hip replacement, there's still no global consensus on the fundamentals
From Idea to Market: Ep 10 - What Breaks at Scale
Send us Fan MailWhat real-world use reveals about a medical device that no clinical trial ever could — and why the most dangerous moment in med tech innovation often comes after success, not before. A conversation about the fatigue failures, reimbursement gaps, and feedback breakdowns that surface only at scale.For ten episodes, the From Idea to Market series has followed medical innovation throug
FITM Extended Interview: Alexander Sah
Send us Fan MailAlex Sah on what it actually takes for a practicing surgeon to develop new orthopaedic tools — from first idea to OR adoption.An honest conversation about mentors, mistakes, AI, and knowing when to walk away from a collaboration.Most surgeons spot problems in the OR daily and quietly adapt to the limits of existing tools. Alex Sah, a high-volume hip and knee surgeon in Silicon Vall
From Idea to Market: Ep 9 - Inside the Decision Room
Send us Fan MailWhat med tech investors and strategic acquirers actually evaluate when a founder walks into the room — and what separates the pitches that earn capital from those that don't. A conversation drawn from people who've sat on both sides of the table.For nine episodes, the From Idea to Market series has followed innovation from the founder's perspective — the problem noti
FITM Extended Interview: Charles Lawrie (FIOS Health)
Send us Fan MailCharles Lawrie, MD — president of the Anterior Hip Foundation and a high-volume anterior approach hip and robotic knee surgeon in Miami — walks us through how a frustration in his own clinic became FIOS Health, an AI-powered patient communication platform now used in orthopaedic practices across the United States. This is an extended From Idea to Market conversation about the often
From Idea to Market: Ep 8 - Built to Run
Send us Fan MailWhat does it actually take to move a medical device from a working prototype to a product that can be built reliably at volume? In this episode of From Idea to Market, surgeons, founders, and attorneys describe the discipline that separates an approved device from a scalable company.Most medical device teams underestimate what happens after a prototype works. Manufacturing at scale
FITM Extended Interview: Emily Ast
Send us Fan MailThere is no such thing as an off-the-record innovation discussion. Even a casual conversation over drinks can create a factual record of idea sharing that impacts patent ownership, joint development leverage, and your negotiating position for years. Emily Ast, a contract attorney whose practice is 75 percent orthopedics, explains exactly what surgeon innovators need to know before
FITM Extended Interview: XRS Medical (Marie-Isabelle Batthyány)
Send us Fan MailA patient had already signed every document — but no one had told her she would lose her stomach. That moment early in her anesthesia training convinced Marie-Isabelle Batthyány that informed consent was fundamentally broken. Years later, she built XRS Medical, a VR platform that replaces paper consent forms with immersive, avatar-delivered patient education and tracks attention in
FITM Extended Interview: Simon Mifsud (Garland Surgical, Ltd.)
Send us Fan MailGarland Surgical's flagship product, the TriActiv Hip (formerly known as the MaltaHip), replaces the ball-and-socket geometry that has defined hip arthroplasty for 120 years with a cylindrical bearing system inspired by the biomechanics of the ankle joint. Simon Mifsud, CEO of Garland Surgical, explains how this design virtually eliminates dislocation risk and reduced wear by
From Idea to Market: Ep 7 - Beyond Clearance
Send us Fan MailYour device just got FDA clearance. So why isn't anyone using it? In this episode of From Idea to Market, Joe Schwab and a panel of surgeons, engineers, and MedTech leaders explore why regulatory approval is only the beginning — and what it actually takes to earn a place in the operating room.Clearance tells you a device is safe and effective. It doesn't tell you whether
FITM Extended Interview: Charlie DeCook
Send us Fan MailCharlie DeCook has exited seven medical device companies while performing 1,500 joint replacements a year — all packed into three clinical days per week. In this extended interview, he breaks down exactly how he evaluates new technologies and why he now filters every opportunity through an AI and robotics lens.DeCook traces his entrepreneurial arc from his first venture in surgical
From Idea to Market: Ep 6 - The Valley Between Idea and Approval
Send us Fan MailWhat actually happens between building a medical device and getting it approved? In this episode of From Idea to Market, we walk through the regulatory valley that separates a working prototype from a cleared product — and why so many promising innovations stall right here.This is the stage where progress stops being about what you can build and starts being about what you can prov
FITM: The Extended Conversation with Doug Fairbanks
Send us Fan MailDoug Fairbanks left a robotics commercialization role at Johnson & Johnson to lead a deep tech startup most surgeons had never heard of. In this conversation, the president and CEO of VISIE Inc. explains why — and what their continuous anatomic auto tracking technology could mean for the future of robotic-assisted surgery.VISIE started as Advanced Scanners, a company founded by
From Idea to Market: Ep 5 - Financing the Journey
Send us Fan MailMost MedTech founders think financing is about getting enough money to keep building. But once you take capital, it reshapes your governance, your priorities, and your pace — and some consequences don't surface for years.In this episode of the AHF Podcast's From Idea to Market series, we explore what funding actually buys beyond time and resources, how capital decisions r
FITM: The Full Conversation with Robert Cohen
Send us Fan MailRobert Cohen has spent four decades on both sides of the MedTech table — founding companies, selling them, and now evaluating billion-dollar acquisitions as Stryker's VP of Innovation and Technology for Orthopedics. In this conversation, he shares exactly what a global company looks for when it decides whether a startup's technology is worth acquiring.Cohen's career
The Team Behind the Surgeon: Efficiency Lessons From Canada
Send us Fan MailDr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde built a same-day anterior hip program inside a Canadian public hospital — not a private surgical center. This conversation covers what it actually takes to change your approach, your team culture, and your system all at once.Sebastian trained in posterior approach at HSS and transitioned to anterior approach early in his independent career. In this
FITM: The Full Conversation with ForCast Orthopedics
Send us Fan MailThis is a deep-dive extended interview with the team behind ForCast Orthopedics — a company working to change how periprosthetic joint infection is treated. It's for orthopedic surgeons, arthroplasty specialists, and anyone interested in how a clinical idea becomes a medical device company.The conversation brings together Dr. Jared Foran (CSO and co-founder), Dr. Leo Whiteside
From Idea to Market: Ep 4 - Choosing the Vehicle
Send us Fan MailThis episode is about the moment an idea needs a formal structure to move forward — and why that choice is just as strategic as any technical decision. It's for clinician innovators, med tech founders, and anyone trying to understand how organizational structure shapes what an innovation can realistically become.The episode draws on voices from across the From Idea to Market s
From Idea to Market: Ep 3 - Proof of Concept
Send us Fan MailThis episode explores what proof of concept really means in medical device development — and why the hardest problems at this stage are rarely technical. It's for clinician innovators, engineers, and anyone navigating the gap between a promising idea and a product that can survive the real world.The episode draws on perspectives from surgeons, engineers, and founders across mu
How AI is Personalizing Hip Replacement Care
Send us Fan MailDr. Kristoff Corten built an AI-driven platform called Hip Cloud that predicts patient outcomes after hip replacement — and it's changing the way he practices. If you're an orthopedic surgeon interested in how predictive analytics, personalized care pathways, and clinic efficiency can reshape your workflow, this conversation is for you.In this episode, Joe Schwab sits dow
From Idea to Market: Ep 2 - Shaping the Idea
Send us Fan MailThis episode explores how orthopedic innovators determine whether a clinical problem is worth solving at scale. We examine the transition from recognizing a frustration in practice to building a defensible business case for medical device development.Featuring perspectives from surgeons, CEOs, engineers, and legal experts, this conversation unpacks the critical questions that separ
From Idea to Market: Ep 1 - The Spark
Send us Fan MailThis episode explores how medical innovation actually begins—not in labs or boardrooms, but in operating rooms, clinics, and patient encounters where routine practice no longer feels acceptable. We speak with orthopedic surgeons, engineers, and founders who've lived the journey from clinical frustration to real-world solutions.Innovation doesn't start with a breakthrough
From Idea to Market: A New Series on Innovation
Send us Fan MailThis mini-series explores how medical innovation actually happens in practice—from the first spark of an idea to bringing a product to market. Whether you're a surgeon, engineer, researcher, or trainee with an idea, this series shows you what comes next.We've gathered surgeons, engineers, CEOs, attorneys, and innovators who have navigated this journey firsthand. They shar
The Anterior Hip Learning Curve Nobody Warns You About
Send us Fan MailLearning the anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty doesn't follow a straight line. Dr. Joe Schwab shares what happened when improving his femoral technique unexpectedly made his acetabular work feel worse—and why that unsettling experience taught him more than any single complication.This episode is for orthopedic surgeons and trainees navigating the anterior approach le
Ask Me Anything: LFCN Issues
Send us Fan MailAn engaging, AMA‑style deep dive into how to actually manage lateral femoral cutaneous nerve problems after anterior approach THA—from “my thigh feels weird” numbness to true neuroma‑level pain that drives patients crazy.In this Ask Me Anything episode, host Joe Schwab answers a real listener question from Dr. Tim Keating: “What is your treatment algorithm for patients with LFCN dy
Rethinking TFL Injury in Anterior Approach THA
Send us Fan MailProtecting the Tensor Fascia Lata in Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty🎥 Welcome to the AHF Podcast! Join host Joe Schwab as he dives deep into a revealing and award-winning study on tensor fascia lata (TFL) injury during anterior approach total hip arthroplasty with special guest H. John Cooper. Dr. Cooper shares insights from his prospective study presented at the 2025 AHF
Operation FUBAR: I Bet You Can't Do That!
Send us Fan MailTo WATCH this episode on YouTube, go here: https://youtu.be/6uohJmxA-eoIn Episode 2 of Operation FUBAR, Dr. Ben Feibel (adult hip & knee reconstruction, Louisiana) walks us through a case that began with a familiar challenge — “I bet you can’t fix that” — and evolved into a humbling sequence of decisions, revisions, and hard-earned lessons.One thing that makes Operation FUBAR d
Reflections & Insights: AHF 2025 Traveling Fellowship - Part II
Send us Fan MailReflections & Insights: AHF 2025 Traveling Fellowship - Part IIThe end of the year is a period of reflection for the Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF). In this episode, host Joe Schwab takes a deep dive into the accomplishments of the AHF in 2025 and previews the exciting developments for 2026. Join us for a special two-part interview series with our 2025 AHF Traveling Fellows. Lea
Reflections & Insights: AHF 2025 Traveling Fellowship - Part I
Send us Fan MailReflections & Insights: AHF 2025 Traveling Fellowship - Part IThe end of the year is a period of reflection for the Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF). In this episode, host Joe Schwab takes a deep dive into the accomplishments of the AHF in 2025 and previews the exciting developments for 2026. Join us for a special two-part interview series with our 2025 AHF Traveling Fellows. Lear
What Makes a Great Hip Surgeon? Lessons from Michael Solomon
Send us Fan MailWhat does it really take to become a great hip surgeon — not just technically excellent, but trusted by patients, teams, and colleagues around the world? 🦴🌍In this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab sits down with Dr. Michael Solomon, a high-volume hip and knee surgeon based in Sydney, Australia, who has performed over 10,000 hip and knee replacements and more than 900 joi
Operation FUBAR: The Case No One Wanted
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Operation FUBAR: The Case No One Wanted with Dr. John Horberg 🌟 | AHF PodcastWelcome to the AHF Podcast! Join host Joe Schwab as we launch our new mini-series, Operation FUBAR! In this episode, Dr. John Horberg, an expert in anterior approach hip surgeries, walks us through a complex case full of unexpected challenges and innovative solutions. 🌟 Learn about the true ingenuity re
2025 Great Debates: Every cup deserves a good screw
Send us Fan MailGreat Debate: To Screw or Not to Screw in Hip Arthroplasty🎙️ Join host Joe Schwab for the thrilling finale of the AHF podcast's Great Debates series! In this episode, we're diving into the contentious topic of acetabular fixation with Dr. Michael Blankstein and Dr. Nicholas Mast. 💥 Dr. Blankstein argues that every cup deserves a good screw, emphasizing their safety, ease,
2025 Great Debates: Obesity does not need to be optimized prior to Anterior Approach
Send us Fan MailGreat Debate: Obesity does not need to be optimized prior to Anterior Approach 🚶♂️🦿🩺Welcome to the AHF podcast! In this episode, host Joe Schwab brings us an engaging and humorous debate on a pivotal question: 'Do we really need to optimize obesity before an anterior hip replacement?' Dr. Nicholas Webber and Dr. Todd Kelley go head-to-head, using props and personal anecd
2025 Great Debates: The Hip-Spine relationship does not matter for Anterior Approach
Send us Fan MailGreat Debate: Does the Hip-Spine Relationship Matter for Anterior Approach?🎙️ Join Joe Schwab in this intriguing episode of the AHF Podcast, where Dr. Nathaniel Nelms and Dr. Edwin Su debate a hot topic in orthopedics: 'Does the hip-spine relationship really matter for the anterior approach?' With thoughtful arguments from both sides, this episode delves into the importan
2025 Great Debates: The Bikini incision is the BEST incision for AA
Send us Fan MailThe Great Debate: Is the Bikini Incision Best for Anterior Approach Total Hip?In this episode, we dive into a spirited debate on the bikini incision in anterior approach total hip surgeries. 🏥✨ Surgeons Brandon Naylor and Neil Sheth tackle the pros and cons of this technique. Does it lead to better cosmetic outcomes and improved wound healing, or does it come with increased risks?
2025 Great Debates: The HANA table is the best way to perform AA
Send us Fan MailThe Great Debate: HANA Table vs. Standard Operating Table for Anterior Hip ReplacementWelcome to the AHF Podcast! In this second episode of the 2025 Great Debates series, host Joe Schwab introduces a spirited discussion on the use of HANA tables versus standard operating tables for anterior hip replacement. Surgeons Dr. Tania Ferguson and Dr. Atul Kamath present their cases—Ferguso
2025 Great Debates: Collared stems are clearly superior to collarless stems
Send us Fan MailGreat Debates Return at 2025 AHF Annual Meeting: Collared vs. Collarless Stems 🏆Welcome to the AHF podcast, hosted by Joe Schwab. In this episode, we bring back the Great Debates at the 2025 Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF) annual meeting. The episode dives into the spirited debate about 'Collared Stems vs. Collarless Stems' with Gillian Soles advocating for collared stems a
Transforming Hip Surgery from 2D to 3D: Insights on Anterior Approach and Advanced Tools 🦾👨⚕️
Send us Fan MailTransforming Hip Surgery from 2D to 3D: Insights on Anterior Approach and Advanced Tools 🦾👨⚕️In this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab discusses the revolution in anterior approach total hip replacement surgery with Dr. George Haidukewych from Orlando Health and Dr. Brad Waddell from the Carrell Clinic. The conversation explores the impact of 2D and 3D preoperative plann
INOV8-ing Orthopedics: Dr. Stefan Kreuzer
Send us Fan MailInnovating Orthopedics: Dr. Stefan Kreuzer's JourneyJoin host Joe Schwab on the AHF Podcast as he interviews Dr. Stefan Kreuzer, an orthopedic hip and knee surgeon in Houston and founder of INOV8 Orthopedics. Dr. Kreuzer shares his fascinating journey from growing up in Switzerland to becoming a champion of minimally invasive techniques in the United States. They discuss his d
From Croatia to South Africa: Chuck's Journey in Hip Surgery
Send us Fan MailFrom Croatia to South Africa: Chuck's Journey in Hip Surgery | AHF PodcastWelcome to the AHF Podcast with your host, Joe Schwab! In this episode, we sit down with the trailblazing hip surgeon, Josip 'Chuck' Cakic. 🌍 Chuck shares his inspiring journey from Croatia to South Africa, his deep passion for hip surgery, and his innovative contributions to the field. Learn a
(Evidence + Impact) Anterior vs. Lateral Approach in Hip Fracture Surgery: What's Best for Recovery? 🦴
Send us Fan MailAnterior vs. Lateral Approach in Hip Fracture Surgery: What's Best for Recovery? 🦴In this inaugural episode of the AHF Podcast's new series 'Evidence and Impact,' host Joe Schwab delves into a recent award-winning paper by Woolnough and colleagues on the effectiveness of the anterior approach in hip arthroplasty for recovery. 📊 The study, titled 'The Anteri
Cut For Time: Anterior Total Hip Replacement in the (Super) Morbidly Obese with Dr. Bob Sershon
Send us Fan MailWelcome to another insightful episode of the AHF Podcast! Join host Joe Schwab and special guest Dr. Bob Sershon from the Anderson Orthopedic Clinic as they dive into the challenges and solutions for performing anterior approach total hip replacements in super morbidly obese patients. Dr. Sershon shares his journey, training, and experience, providing invaluable tips on managing th
AHF LIVE - Sunday Aug 24 - Dr. Andrew Wickline's "March 2 A Million"
Send us Fan Mail🚨 Special LIVE AHF Podcast Event 🚨This Sunday, August 24th at 12pm (ET), join us for a powerful live broadcast featuring Dr. Andrew Wickline and his inspiring March 2 A Million campaign to break the cycle of opioid dependence following joint replacement surgery. 💪🦴✨He’ll be joined by Dr. Henry Biggs and Dr. Kevin Smidt, two surgeons already signed on to this incredible movement. Do
Look Back, Leap Forward. A Mid-Career Reflection with Dr. Khalid Yousuf
Send us Fan MailJoin us in this episode of the AHF Podcast as host Joe Schwab sits down with Dr. Khalid Yousuf, an accomplished orthopedic surgeon based in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Yousuf shares his inspiring journey from his early struggles with choosing a career, to excelling in orthopedic surgery, specifically through the anterior approach total hip replacement. Learn about the pivotal moments, mento
Advancing Anterior Hip Excellence in Latin America with Francisco J. Gómez Torres, MD
Send us Fan MailJoin us on the AHF Podcast Live as we welcome Dr. Francisco J. Gómez Torres, an orthopedic surgeon and innovator from Mexico. Despite a recent earthquake, Dr. Torres shares his journey from founding Osteofit in Mexico City to advancing the field of orthopedics through mentorship and global collaboration. Learn about his inspiration to pursue orthopedics, his experiences with anteri
Advances in Anterior Approach for Orthopedic Oncology: An Interview with Dr. Chris Johnson
Send us Fan MailJoin us on the AHF Podcast as host Joe Schwab sits down with Dr. Chris Johnson, a leading orthopedic oncology surgeon and president of Orthopedics Northeast. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dr. Johnson shares his extensive experience and insights on treating metastatic acetabular disease using the anterior approach. Learn about his background, the evolution of surgical techniques, an
Reconstruction, Revision, and Rural America (Interview with John Horberg, MD)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab interviews Dr. John Horberg. They first met in the fall of 2024 during the Revision Round Table series, where John's complex cases from rural Wyoming impressed Joe. John discusses his journey from Southern Illinois to building a successful total joint practice with Premier Bone & Joint Centers in Laramie, Wyoming. They ta
The Future of Anterior Approach in the UK (Interview with Mr. Jonathan Hutt)
Send us Fan MailJoin host Joe Schwab on the AHF Podcast as he discusses the nuances of hip disease and surgery with Mr. Jonathan Hutt, a consultant orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip reconstruction and preservation at the London Hip Unit. Jonathan shares his journey from a surgical trainee considering plastic reconstructive surgery to becoming a dedicated hip specialist. They dive into the det
Part II: Decoding Hip Resurfacing with Professor Justin Cobb
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab continues his in-depth conversation with Professor Justin Cobb, focusing on the specifics of performing hip resurfacing with the H1 ceramic on ceramic implant through an anterior approach. Professor Cobb provides a detailed walkthrough of the setup, techniques, and tools required for the procedure, highlighting the importance of c
Part I: Decoding Hip Resurfacing with Professor Justin Cobb
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab delves into the controversial topic of hip resurfacing with special guest, Professor Justin Cobb, an orthopedic surgeon and chair of orthopedics at Imperial College London. They discuss the history, challenges, and advancements in hip resurfacing, including Professor Cobb's work on the H1 ceramic-on-ceramic hip resurfacing. T
Legend Series: Prof. Frederic Laude, MD
Send us Fan MailRevolutionizing Hip Surgery: Anterior Approach with Prof. Frederic Laude - AHF PodcastJoin host Joe Schwab in an in-depth conversation with Professor Frederic Laude, a leading figure in anterior approach hip surgery. In this episode, they discuss the historical roots and key developments of the anterior approach, Laude's innovative educational methodologies, and his growing pr
Cut for time: Surgeons and Contracts (with Joel Matta, MD)
Send us Fan MailNavigating Surgeon-Industry Contracts with Dr. Joel Matta | AHF PodcastIn this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab sits down with Dr. Joel Matta to discuss the critical aspects of surgeon-industry contracts. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dr. Matta provides valuable insights on indemnity clauses, intellectual property, and the importance of legal counsel. He also sh
Rewriting Patient Recovery (Interview with Andrew Wickline, MD)
Send us Fan MailRevolutionizing Patient Recovery: Dr. Andrew Wickline's Mission for Opioid-Free HealingIn this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab interviews Dr. Andrew Wickline, an orthopedic surgeon, educator, and author committed to improving patient recovery and education. Dr. Wickline discusses his books 'Less Swelling, Less Pain' for total hip and knee replacements, th
Interview: Leandro Ejnisman, MD
Send us Fan MailAdvancing Orthopedic Surgery in Brazil with Dr. Leandro EjnismanJoin host Joe Schwab on the AHF Podcast as he explores the advancements in orthopedic surgery in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with Dr. Leandro Ejnisman. Dr. Ejnisman shares his decade-long journey of introducing the anterior approach to hip replacement in his community, the role of technology and innovation in modern surgery, an
AHF Podcast Announcement!!
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Interview: Alfonso Alias, MD
Send us Fan MailRevolutionizing Hip Surgery in Barcelona: Anterior Approach Insights with Dr. Alfonso AliasIn this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab chats with Dr. Alfonso Alias, a consultant hip surgeon from Clinic Barcelona, about the transformative impact of the anterior approach to hip replacement surgeries. Learn how Dr. Alias and his team have improved patient recovery times and ho
Part II: From Posterior Approach to Anterior Approach
Send us Fan MailJoin host Joe Schwab on the AHF Podcast for Part 2 of our roundtable discussion with Dr. Alex Sah and Dr. Michael Blankstein. This week, we delve into the future of the anterior approach in total hip arthroplasty, the nuances of revision surgery, and challenges that still need to be addressed. We also explore enabling technologies like the Hana table and fluoroscopy, and discuss th
Part I: From Posterior Approach to Anterior Approach
Send us Fan MailJoin me as I talk with Dr. Alex Sah and Dr. Michael Blankstein about transitioning to Anterior Approach during their practice.
Season 2 Preview
Send us Fan MailJoin us April 25th for Season 2 of the AHF Podcast! We are gearing up for our 2025 Annual Meeting: Appetite for Disruption. It is shaping up to be another EPIC event! Register by going to:https://anteriorhipfoundation.com/ahf2025-nashville/and clicking on the "Register" button. See you in Nashville!
Part III: Examining Anterior Approach from Down Under
Send us Fan MailIn Part III of our series, Joe Schwab continues his discussion with Australian hip surgeons Patrick Weinrauch, Ilan Freedman, and Jit Balakumar, along with orthopedic sales rep Joe Scerri. They discuss the biggest disruptors in their practices, the importance of the surgical team, the role of technology, and their personal experiences with the anterior approach in hip surgeries.Mee
Part II: Examining Anterior Approach from Down Under
Send us Fan MailIn part two of our series, we continue our discussion with Australian hip surgeons Dr. Patrick Weinrauch, Dr. Ilan Freedman, Dr. Jit Balakumar, and orthopedic sales rep Joe Scerri. We delve into the challenges and controversies of Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) hip surgeries in Australia, discuss the impact of patient education via the internet, and explore the role of industry in
Part I: Examining Anterior Approach from Down Under
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Joseph M. Schwab delves into the reasons behind the increasing favorability of the anterior approach in total hip arthroplasties in Australia. Featuring insights from hip surgeons Patrick Weinrauch, Jit Balakumar, Ilan Freedman, and Joe Scerri of Applied Medical.Meet our guests:Mr. Patrick Weinrauch - https://brisbanehipclinic.com.au/about-us/a-prof-weinrauch-ortho
Revision Roundtable BONUS - ASIS/AIIS Double Osteotomy
Send us Fan MailFind the video version here: https://youtu.be/VvwETRRkQxcMeet our guest surgeons:Dr. Kris Alden - https://www.krisalden.com/Dr. John Horberg - https://www.premierboneandjoint.com/meet-dr-horbergDr. Aldo Riesgo - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/22587-aldo-riesgoDr. Jonathan Yerasimides - https://www.louisvillehip.com/Dr. Charles Lawrie - https://baptisthealth.net/doctors/charle
Revision Roundtable BONUS - Stem Extraction
Send us Fan MailFind the video version here: https://youtu.be/JejtfUfpULEMeet our guest surgeons:Dr. Kris Alden - https://www.krisalden.com/Dr. John Horberg - https://www.premierboneandjoint.com/meet-dr-horbergDr. Aldo Riesgo - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/22587-aldo-riesgoDr. Jonathan Yerasimides - https://www.louisvillehip.com/Dr. Charles Lawrie - https://baptisthealth.net/doctors/charle
Revision Roundtable Part II
Send us Fan MailAHF Revision Roundtable Part Two: Advanced Techniques and Patient OutcomesIn this episode of the AHF revision roundtable, Joe Schwab and co-host Dr. Charles Lawrie rejoin the panel of expert orthopedic surgeons, including Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides, Dr. Aldo Riesgo, Dr. John Horberg, and Dr. Kris Alden, to discuss femoral revision techniques. The conversation covers the detailed proc
Revision Roundtable Part I
Send us Fan MailAHF Podcast: Insights from Expert Surgeons on Anterior Hip Revision TechniquesIn this episode of the AHF podcast, hosts Dr. Joe Schwab and Dr. Charles Lawrie dive into the intriguing world of anterior approach hip revision surgeries with notable guests: Dr. Kris Alden, Dr. Aldo Riesgo, Dr. John Horberg, and Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides. The panel discusses their backgrounds, experience
The AHF Shark Tank
Send us Fan MailThe AHF Shark TankIn this episode, Joseph M. Schwab interviews Dr. Charlie DeCook, co-founder of the Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF). They discuss the origins and evolution of the AHF Shark Tank, a platform for orthopedic surgeons and innovators to present their ideas to industry executives. The conversation highlights the importance of learning from feedback, the role of capitalism
2024 ePoster 2nd Place Dr. Brian Gladnick
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the AHF podcast, host Joe Schwab interviews Dr. Brian Gladnick from the Carrell Memorial Clinic in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gladnick discusses his background, the history, and the growth of the Carrell Clinic, along with his research on automated impaction in total hip arthroplasty. His study discovered that selective use of automated impaction significantly reduces fr
Interview: Juan C. Suarez, MD
Send us Fan MailIn this AHF podcast episode, host Joe Schwab talks with Dr. Juan Suarez, an orthopedic surgeon from Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute, about his career journey, innovations in hip replacement surgery, and receiving the 2024 Joel Matta Award for Excellence and Innovation. They discuss his influences, career decisions, adoption of the anterior approach, development of cuptomize tec
Interview: Atul F. Kamath, MD
Send us Fan MailAHF Podcast Interview: Atul F. Kamath, MDIn this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Dr. Joseph M. Schwab interviews Dr. Atul F. Kamath, a professor of orthopedic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. They discuss Dr. Kamath's extensive background, his journey in orthopedics, his involvement with the Anterior Hip Foundation, and his new role as the Treasurer for the organization. Dr.
Interview: Charles M. Lawrie, MD
Send us Fan MailAHF Podcast Interview: Charles M. Lawrie, MDIn this episode of the AHF podcast, Dr. Joseph M. Schwab sits down with Dr. Charles Lawrie, an orthopedic surgeon at Baptist Health in South Florida and the vice president of the Anterior Hip Foundation. They discuss Dr. Lawrie's medical education and training background, his journey with the anterior hip replacement approach, and hi
Interview: Neil P. Sheth, MD
Send us Fan MailAHF Podcast Interview: Neil P. Sheth, MDIn this episode of the AHF podcast, host Joseph M. Schwab interviews Dr. Neil P. Sheth, who is taking over the scientific program for AHF 2025. Dr. Sheth discusses his journey with the anterior approach to hip replacements, his involvement with Medacta, and his efforts in building a hospital in Tanzania to provide education and care in unders
Introduction
Send us Fan MailIn this introductory episode of the Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF) podcast, host Joe Schwab introduces the foundation, its mission, and its community of surgeon innovators, collaborators, and educators. The episode highlights the foundation's goal to advance hip surgery technology and techniques through shared experiences and industry partnerships. Joe also previews clips from
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