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Reflections & Insights: AHF 2025 Traveling Fellowship - Part II

The 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. Learn what sets the AHF apart and why it feels more like a family than just an organization. Curious about becoming a part of the AHF community? Attend the AHF 2026 Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, themed 'Consensus and Controversy.' Discover the unique opportunities the AHF Traveling Fellowship offers early career orthopedic surgeons to refine their anterior hip arthroplasty techniques, expand their perspectives, and form lifelong professional connections. Meet our guests: Jeremy Kubick, Qais Naziri, Michael Field, and Dr. Alex Sah, as they share their transformative experiences and insights. Don't miss this inspiring episode! 🎙️🦴 #AHFPodcast #AHFTravelingFellowship #AnteriorHipFoundation

Helpful Links:

AHF 2026 Annual Meeting: https://anteriorhipfoundation.com/ahf-2026-nashville/

AHF 2026 Traveling Fellowship: https://anteriorhipfoundation.com/ahf-2026-traveling-fellowship/

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Reflections & Insights: AHF 2025 Traveling Fellowship - Part I

The 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. Learn what sets the AHF apart and why it feels more like a family than just an organization. Curious about becoming a part of the AHF community? Attend the AHF 2026 Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, themed 'Consensus and Controversy.' Discover the unique opportunities the AHF Traveling Fellowship offers early career orthopedic surgeons to refine their anterior hip arthroplasty techniques, expand their perspectives, and form lifelong professional connections. Meet our guests: Jeremy Kubick, Qais Naziri, Michael Field, and Dr. Alex Sah, as they share their transformative experiences and insights. Don't miss this inspiring episode! 🎙️🦴 #AHFPodcast #AHFTravelingFellowship #AnteriorHipFoundation

Helpful Links:

AHF 2026 Annual Meeting: https://anteriorhipfoundation.com/ahf-2026-nashville/

AHF 2026 Traveling Fellowship: https://anteriorhipfoundation.com/ahf-2026-traveling-fellowship/

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What 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 joint replacements per year.

Together, they dive into:

• How a young medical student from South Africa became a global leader in hip surgery 🇿🇦➡️🇦🇺
• The mentors who shaped his approach — including legendary figures like Des Dall, John Steven, and Michael Millis
• Why Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) became such a key part of his practice, and how he navigated the learning curve without becoming a zealot about any single approach
• Where Anterior Approach fits (and where it doesn’t) in complex and high-risk patients
• The role of periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) and hip preservation in young patients
• How to set realistic patient expectations and why deep infection remains the complication that keeps him up at night
• The importance of team culture, consistency, and routines in the OR — and why “don’t take shortcuts” may be the most important surgical rule of all
• Advice for young surgeons on building a career: volume, humility, mentorship, and playing the long game 🧠💡

Dr. Solomon also shares his perspective on becoming a leader in the Anterior Approach community, his involvement with the Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF), and how collaboration, data, and honest conversations are reshaping modern hip surgery.

If you’re a hip surgeon, trainee, or just someone facing hip surgery and wanting to better understand your options, this conversation is packed with insight, nuance, and practical wisdom. 🎧

👉 If you enjoy this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your questions or future topic ideas.

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🎙️ Operation FUBAR: The Case No One Wanted with Dr. John Horberg 🌟 | AHF Podcast

Welcome 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 required when surgeries don't go as planned, and gain valuable insights into surgical problem-solving.

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Great 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, and crucial role in complex surgeries. Meanwhile, Dr. Mast contends that modern implant designs make screws obsolete, likening their use to reinforcing a sturdy bridge with duct tape. 🤔 Who's right in this orthopedic face-off? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments. 🧠🔧 #AHFPodcast #GreatDebates #AnteriorHipFoundation

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Great 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 anecdotes to present their cases. Dr. Webber argues against the necessity of optimization, citing his experience with anterior approaches, while Dr. Kelley counters with the merits of patient participation in their own optimization. Tune in for a lively discussion filled with insights, laughter, and a live demonstration. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! #AHFPodcast #GreatDebates #AnteriorHipFoundation

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Great 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 importance of biomechanics and surgical techniques to achieve stable, durable, and predictable hip replacements. Whether you're a surgeon or simply interested in the nuances of anterior hip surgery, this discussion will sharpen your thinking! 💬 📌 Tags: #AHFPodcast #GreatDebates #AnteriorHipFoundation

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The 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? Let's hear their perspectives and some eye-opening data! 🩺🦴 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! #AnteriorHipFoundation #GreatDebates #BikiniIncision

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The Great Debate: HANA Table vs. Standard Operating Table for Anterior Hip Replacement

Welcome 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—Ferguson advocating for the HANA table, citing its efficiency and reduced muscular injury, while Kamath argues for the versatility and cost-effectiveness of standard tables. This debate dives deep into technology, cost, surgical techniques, and the importance of the surgeon's skill. Join us for a compelling discussion that blends expert insights with a bit of humor. Don't forget to subscribe and share your thoughts in the comments! 🎙️🦴✨

Dr. Ferguson’s slide can be found here: https://youtu.be/3rwzuWt44yY?si=Rtqd6sRqDe8JJ_4y&t=470

Dr. Kamath’s slide can be found here: https://youtu.be/3rwzuWt44yY?si=PVp0pfdqeIsSwqU3&t=428

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Great 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 and Steve Lochow making the case for collarless stems. With a series of timed arguments and rebuttals, both presenters provide evidence and personal insights into the superiority of their respective approaches to the anterior hip replacement. The debate covers topics such as stability, revision rates, and ease of use. It promises to be both informative and entertaining. Tune in to see who comes out on top! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave your comments. 🏅