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Device Nation sits down for a most inspiring conversation with Dr. James "Hutch" Huddleston, current President of AAHKS.   We talk about his amazing career, his experiences lobbying on behalf of surgeons, IQR, the future of joint reconstruction, why AAHKS has been so successful, and so much more!!

We then pivot to Vernon, New Jersey to visit "Action Park."  This waterpark during the 1980's was considered the most dangerous amusement attraction in the US, are there any teachable moments we can apply to our industry??

Lastly, what about offsite sterile processing for the ASC?  I believe it be the future, as it's one of those rare services that brings value to every single stakeholder....especially reps.  Device Nation visits the beta facility in Boca Raton, to give you a backstage glimpse of what's on the way!

Dr. Huddleston Clinic: https://stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/h/james-huddleston.html
Dr. Huddleston's inspiring Father: https://alumni.centre.edu/s/285/bp20/interior.aspx?sid=285&gid=1&pgid=526
AAHKS Spring Meeting: https://www.aahks.org/aahks-spring-meeting/
Class Action Park: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B8L1DKZ2/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
Instrumentum: https://www.instrumentum.com/

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Multiple streams of revenue are the future in our industry for reps AND surgeons. What if one of those streams was....YOU?  Pitchsink is where ideas meet talent, so if you have a device idea you want commercialized, if you have a talent to serve our community, monetization could very well be in your future!!

Steven Flutie has such an incredible story as a former box opener, to now full-time entrepreneur.  You will walk away inspired!

We also talk to Barry, a former employee in South Florida at Sears and Roebuck...remember their catalog?  Widely regarded by industry insiders as one of the most monumental collapses in business history.  What can we learn from this case study that can help us personally and professionally?

Which of the following is the primary driver of your team, practice or company??
Process
Profit
People
Product

PitchSink: https://pitchsink.com/
News Release: https://orthospinenews.com/2024/02/19/denver-co-pitch-sink-launches-to-drive-medtech-innovation-with-elite-talent-community/

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A big part of every National Sales Meeting is to cast vision and get everyone excited for the upcoming year.  Device Nation has sought out and solicited the thoughts of Reps, Surgeons and Industry Leaders to do just that, asking all this simple question: 

"2024....What's on Your Mind?"

Their answers will hopefully empower, equip, and inspire you to a 2024 for the record books, as I truly believe this will be a BREAKOUT year for many Reps, Surgeons, and Companies in the Device Nation audience!!

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A big part of every National Sales Meeting is to cast vision and get everyone excited for the upcoming year.  Device Nation has sought out and solicited the thoughts of Reps, Surgeons and Industry Leaders to do just that, asking all this simple question: 

"2024....What's on Your Mind?"

Their answers will hopefully empower, equip, and inspire you to a 2024 for the record books, as I truly believe this will be a BREAKOUT year for many Reps, Surgeons, and Companies in the Device Nation audience!!

A big part of every National Sales Meeting is to cast vision and get everyone excited for the upcoming year.  Device Nation has sought out and solicited the thoughts of Reps, Surgeons and Industry Leaders to do just that, asking all this simple question: 

"2024....What's on Your Mind?"

Their answers will hopefully empower, equip, and inspire you to a 2024 for the record books, as I truly believe this will be a BREAKOUT year for many Reps, Surgeons, and Companies in the Device Nation audience!!

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Device Nation goes north  to Oklahoma City for a most festive conversation with Dr. Paul Jacob.  The first known podcast to utilize conversational haptic feedback as we talk about his amazing career, his service to the community, his robotic journey, a truly inspiring surgeon!

On this installment you will get answers to:

-Why wearables?
-What can reps do to help  their surgeon that may be a difficult ask?
-What is a "Gentleman's Fellowship?"
-What IS a robot?
-"Christmas-palooza" at Fort Wilderness?
-How has this Surgeon Santa lost so much weight?

.....and so much more! 

Dr. Paul Jacob: https://www.drpauljacob.com
In the News: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paul-brian-jacob-do-becomes-first-in-oklahoma-to-achieve-srcs-master-surgeon-in-joint-replacement-and-robotic-joint-replacement-accreditations-301666114.html

We take you on our Christmas vacation road trip to CCJR.  What a trip, what a brisket sandwich,  what great content as they really put the "meat" in meeting!  

Hope to see YOU in Orlando next year:  https://ccjr.com

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The One Tray EZ Tray system is something you should consider as an OEM, Distributor or Rep.  I use it all the time now,  and can say firsthand it's a winner! 

In this episode you will learn about:

-Why you should care about IFU's
-Validations...what are they?
-Why dry times?
-How the One Tray was invented
-How you can be a hero in CSS and the OR
-How this tray can help YOU

.....and so much more!!

EZ-TRAX Tray Information: https://onetray.com/products/eztrax/

Email to request free trial: [email protected]

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Device Nation goes back across the pond for a conversation with a name you need to know....Mike Tuke!  Mr. Tuke, along with Mike Freeman and Vera Pinskerova, were instrumental in bringing to market what is now a ubiquitous articulation, the medially-stabilized knee. We talk about his storied career involving Finsbury Orthopedics, Delta Motion, Corin, MatOrtho, as well as learning about the new Recerf COC hip resurfacing system and the unique Saiph knee!

"If you don't have a go, you'll never know"

ReCerf: https://www.matortho.com/news/recerf-ceramic-hip-resurfacing
Saiph Knee: https://www.matortho.com/products/saiph-knee-system

Looking for marginal gains in your OR or ASC?  Check out the One Tray EZ-Trax system! https://onetray.com/products/eztrax/

Email Inquiries: [email protected]

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Grapevine, Texas is officially in the rearview mirror!

Device Nation shares thoughts from the trip, the floor,  and presents quite possibly the least prestigious awards of the entire meeting...."Best Pitch" and "Purple Cow!"  

We take the mic into some of the booths to share what industry is excited about.  What excited you?

This is officially a "don't miss" meeting in our space, look forward to seeing you there next year!!

Official Site: https://meeting.aahks.org
Poster Exhibits: https://aahks.apprisor.org/epsWelcome.cfm?CFID=2220476&CFTOKEN=aa8195db8979e1c1-29F453CC-0254-9A02-1CB99B8D7DD25BC5
Dr. Parvizi Keynote Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y23Tex8heSY

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Centennial Celebration!  100 episodes is a special milestone, so today we bring a very special guest for a very special audience.....an inspiring conversation with reconstruction legend Dr. Bill Harris!!

Introducing him is but another very special guest,  current President of the Hip Society and Harris Hip Fellow, Dr. Bill Jiranek!

You will learn:
-The origin of the modular acetabular shell
-Osteolysis, and how it was eradicated
-The genesis of cross-linked polyethylene
-The eventual prevention of DVT

And much, much, more!!

LifetimeAchievement Award: https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/09/28/2524382/0/en/94-Year-Old-Orthopaedic-Surgeon-William-H-Harris-M-D-World-Renowned-Medical-Pioneer-Inventor-Mentor-Receives-Lifetime-Achievement-Award.html
Q & A: https://blog.oup.com/2018/01/dr-william-h-harris-reflects-career-advancing-orthopedic-surgery/
Harris Hip Score: https://www.physio-pedia.com/Harris_Hip_Score#:~:text=The%20HHS%20is%20a%20measure,and%2090–100%20%3D%20excellent.


Marginal gains....Getting better by 1% every day can payoff exponentially over time!!

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