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Device Nation travels across the pond for a cuppa and a sit down with Consultant Surgeons Derek McMinn and Ronan Treacey!  Pioneers in the hip resurfacing procedure, we talk about the BHR, MOM, NIH,  Purple Cows and Polymotion!  So much respect for these bright as a button blokes, their passion and belief in this procedure (in spite of significant headwinds) will inspire you!!

You will learn:
-Why "Mister" instead of "Doctor"
-Does volume matter as an NIH surgeon
-What role do reps play in the UK
-The pitfalls and pearls of MOM
-The development of their solution...the BHR
-The newest flavor: Polymotion
.....and so much more!!


Mr. Derek Mcminn: https://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/derek-mcminn.html
Mr. Ronan Treacey: https://www.ronantreacy.co.uk/
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: http://www.losmdfw.com/bhr/implant.htm
Polymotion: https://www.jointmedica.com/thepolymotionhr

Mentorship and Sponsorship:  
How are they connected?  Are we "Sponsor Worthy?"

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A truly inspiring conversation with the COO of Zimmer-Biomet, Ivan Tornos!  Truly a successful summiteer of so many mountains in our  industry,  what can we learn from this accomplished climber to help us on our journey?   

Nearly 3 decades of success in the medical space delivering on commitments at every turn, you'll want to take notes on this episode as he shares:

-Device Rep predictors of success 
-What are the 4 ways in which we approach problems
-The difference between "mentorship" and "sponsorship"
-The value of thinking beyond the Operating Room

.......and much, much more!!

Health Care Technology Award: https://thehealthcaretechnologyreport.com/the-top-25-healthcare-technology-leaders-of-new-york-for-2023/
Careers at Zimmer Biomet: https://www.zimmerbiomet.com/en/about-us/careers.html
"I say buy ZMH" https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/25/cramers-lightning-round-zimmer-biomet-is-a-buy.html

"Belief" eventually affects "Destiny"....what belief systems aid us in our summit attempts, and which have the potential to keep us stuck at basecamp?   

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Part Two of an inspiring conversation with Greg Paul, the only known person to have summited Mt Everest sporting  bilateral knee replacements….just an incredible story! 

You'll learn which implant company has the bragging rights, the storm that almost ended everything, Krakaur's book "Into Thin Air", what's up with the  trash pile on the summit, and much more!!

We continue our "Summit Series",  as we learn from Greg Pauls experience on how to summit these personal and professional mountains, both safely AND successfully!  What do YOU really believe about yourself, others,  and the tasks in front of you?

If you hold a Belief,
You think a Thought,

If you sow a Thought,
you reap an Action

If you sow an Action,
you reap a Habit

If you sow a Habit,
you reap a Character

If you sow a Character,
You reap a DESTINY

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.paul.777
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregclimbing/?hl=en
The Story: https://www.deseret.com/2016/6/11/20590191/how-a-61-year-old-utah-man-made-history-by-summiting-everest-with-two-artificial-knees

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JOEI publication: https://journaloei.scholasticahq.com/article/72787-novel-intra-operative-wound-irrigation-solution-to-manage-infection-prevention-in-patients-undergoing-primary-joint-arthroplasty-retrospective-revie

More information: https://www.bbraunusa.com/en/products-and-therapies/wound-management.html



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You might need supplemental oxygen on hand for this episode as we’re going 30,000 feet up talking with Greg Paul, the only known person to have summited Mt Everest, the highest mountain above sea level, with not a microfracture, not a pfj, not a uni nor a TKA,  that would be too easy!   He got his 44,250 steps in with bilateral knee replacements….just an incredible and inspiring story! 

So what do YOU want to achieve personally, relationally, professionally this week, this month, this year and what are the obstacles in the way?  Today marks the launch of our "Summit Series",  as we learn from Greg Pauls experience to how summit these personal and professional mountains, both safely AND successfully!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.paul.777
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregclimbing/?hl=en
The Story: https://www.deseret.com/2016/6/11/20590191/how-a-61-year-old-utah-man-made-history-by-summiting-everest-with-two-artificial-knees

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Device Nation leaves the OR suite and heads to the C-Suite for an inspiring conversation with Francesco Siccardi!  We talk about his current role as CEO at Medacta, "bikinis",  Geisinger, KA, sphere, even a little guitar! 

Mr. Siccardi joined Medacta International in 2002 and served as a Member of its Board of Directors since 2003. He then served on the Board of the Company from its incorporation until March 21, 2019. Following the retirement of the Company’s Chairman, Mr. Siccardi was appointed Chief Executive Officer as of November 1, 2018. Prior to becoming CEO, he served as Executive Vice-President and Medical Affairs Manager (from 2013 to 2014) and as Executive Vice-President (from 2014 to 2018). He further served on the Board of various Medacta Group companies internationally.

Medacta is an international company specializing in the design, production, and distribution of innovative orthopaedic products, as well as in the development of accompanying surgical techniques. Established in 1999 in Switzerland, Medacta is active in joint replacement, spine surgery, and sports medicine.

Through the M.O.R.E. Institute, Medacta supports surgeons with a comprehensive and tailored program dedicated to the advancement of medical education. Medacta is headquartered in Castel San Pietro, Switzerland, and operates in over 50 countries.

Website: https://www.medacta.com
Career Opportunities: https://www.medacta.com/EN/careers

We explore the "N" in our PAIN mnemonic, as we conclude our Joy and Pain series...."Nventory!"  Since manufacturing more implants for ourselves isn't an option,  what ARE our options???

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A conversation with Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital CEO, former AAHKS President and  healthcare consultant Mark Froimson, MD, MBA! 

Mark I. Froimson, MD is the past President of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). Prior to that, he was the Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of Trinity Health, a major national non-profit Catholic healthcare system comprising 93 hospitals in 22 states. Before his executive leadership position at Trinity Health, Dr. Froimson was president and chief executive officer of Euclid Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Dr. Froimson served as a staff surgeon in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic for over 16 years, during which time he held a variety of leadership positions including president of the professional staff, vice chair of the Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, and member of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees.

Dr. Froimson received a B.S. in philosophy from Princeton University, an M.D. from Tulane University School of Medicine and an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Business at Case Western Reserve University.  The author of book chapters, abstracts and review articles, his work has been published in many scientific journals including the Journal of Arthroplasty, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine and the American Journal of Orthopedics. He also serves in the editorial capacity for a number of scientific publications.

Consulting Site:https://riversidehealthadvisors.com
Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-froimson-md-mba-78840914/

We explore the "I" in our "Pain" mnemonic as part of our Joy and Pain series...."INCOME!"  Is it possible to make more than last year in a climate of declining ASP?

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A conversation with Orthopedic Surgeon, Healthcare  Innovator and LinkedIn Top Voice Benjamin J. Schwartz, MD, MBA! 

Dr. Schwartz is fellowship trained in adult reconstruction of the hip and the knee with over 13 years of experience in private practice. The focus of his career has been delivering high quality, evidenced-based musculoskeletal care with an emphasis on fostering the doctor-patient relationship. As a result, he has received awards for Excellence in Clinical care and was a top performer in the CMS BPCI-A program in 2019. As part of his commitment to quality and evidence-based medicine, he has served both nationally and locally on a variety of committees.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Schwartz has extensive experience in digital health, currently serving as Chief Innovation Officer for Healent, an early stage healthcare technology company. His experience in health tech also includes several mentorship positions with incubators, accelerators, and hack-a-thons including MassChallenge, MATTER Health, and MIT Hacking Medicine and advisory roles with Osteoapp.ai, QuadrantEye, and Enhatch.

Also, Dr. Schwartz was named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for Orthopedics for 2022.

Clinic Site: https://www.benschwartzmd.com/adult-hip-knee-reconstruction-specialist-peabody-beverly-essex-ma-benjamin-schwartz-md.html
Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-schwartz-md/Healent Medical: https://healent.com
MIT Hacking Medicine: https://www.hackingmedicine.mit.edu
OsteoApp: https://osteoapp.ai

We explore the "A" in our "Pain" mnemonic as part of our Joy and Pain series...."Atmosphere."  Own the Air!!!

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A conversation with former President of the Knee Society,  Dr. Gil Scuderi!  We talk about his pioneering work as an implant design surgeon, working alongside Dr. John Insall,  MIS, technology, making revisions as simple as 1-2-3!!

As a board certified orthopedic surgeon for over 20 years, Dr. Scuderi has an abundant experience in adult knee reconstruction and sports medicine with surgical techniques that include arthroscopic, minimally invasive and full open procedures. While he specializes in all disorders of the knee, he has pursued innovative developments in total knee replacement, gender specific knee designs and revision total knee replacements. Dr. Scuderi was the first orthopedic surgeon on Long Island to implant the first knee replacement specifically designed to fit a woman s anatomy. 

His contributions to the orthopedic literature are extensive with over 100 published scientific articles and book chapters in orthopedic medical journals and textbooks. He has also edited several textbooks on total knee replacement, sports medicine and knee surgery, and continues to lecture worldwide on reconstructive knee surgery. Dr. Scuderi is a member of several orthopedic and medical organizations, has served on numerous committees, and was the president of the Knee Society from 2012 -2013. Committed to education, he is the Adult Knee Reconstruction Fellowship Director at Lenox Hill Hospital.

Clinic Site: https://www.northwell.edu/find-care/find-a-doctor/orthopaedic-surgery/dr-giles-r-scuderi-md-11317635

We explore the "P" in our mnemonic "Pain"....the people in charge making some decisions that we, as reps, would never make.  What do we do with that and how do we minimize the distraction?

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Device Nation sits down for a most festive conversation with "Surgeon Santa" Dr. Paul Fellers!  We talk about his incredible work in medical missions, improvisational skills operating in developing countries, the rare "Ecuadorian Cholo"....Dracula!!

In 2000 Bayside Medical Missions committed to long term work in Ecuador providing volunteer opportunities for health care professionals to offer medical care to those who would otherwise not be able to receive it. Working together through strong relationships with local physicians and professionals quality ongoing care is achieved.

Bayside Video Montage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROZnnXKQtjk

The Man: https://www.al.com/pr-community-news/2010/08/grand_summer_ball_to_honor_dr_fellers.html
The Work: https://www.baysidemedicalmissions.org/about
Bayside Orthopaedic: https://baysideortho.com/about-us/mission-work/

Tidings of great JOY under assault?  Time to protect the Numerator from the Denominator!

Hope you all have a Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas!!
🎄🎄🎄🎸🎸🎸

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