Digital Orthopaedics Conference (DOCSF)

In this special episode, we sit down with Gabe Jones, co-founder and CEO of Proprio, a company pioneering the next generation of surgical visualization. Gabe shares how Proprio is merging computer vision, depth sensing, and real-time 3D imaging to give surgeons an entirely new way to visualize the operative field, without relying on intraoperative CT or traditional navigation systems.

He reflects on the multidisciplinary roots of the company, which were born from a neurosurgeon’s desire to “see around corners,” and how his own background in law, engineering, and philanthropy helped shape Proprio’s mission. We also explore what this kind of technology means for surgical precision, workflow efficiency, and the evolving relationship between human skill and machine intelligence in the OR.

If you're looking for a glimpse into the future of surgical intelligence, you shouldn't miss this conversation.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we sit with Sam de Brouwer, co-founder and CEO of XY.ai Labs, an agent-based AI company rethinking how healthcare gets done behind the scenes. With decades of experience in digital health and AI, Sam walks us through the shift from data analytics to truly intelligent, autonomous agents and why that matters for healthcare.

She shares how XY.ai is building browser-based AI agents to streamline back-office operations like claims, scheduling, and revenue cycle management, without requiring deep tech stack integrations. From automation to augmentation to prediction, Sam breaks down what AI agents can really do, how they orchestrate across workflows, and why now is the time to rethink what’s possible.

It’s a powerful preview of what she’ll showcase live at DOCSF 2025. Don’t miss the chance to learn how agentic AI is reshaping the future of healthcare from the ground up.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we’re joined by Dr. Scott Sigman, orthopedic surgeon, host of The Ortho Show, and longtime advocate for innovation in sports medicine. Dr. Sigman previews the highly anticipated Sports Medicine and Technology session he’ll be co-leading at DOCSF 2025, a dynamic, open-format panel with some of the field’s top thought leaders.

He shares what excites him most about the tools available right now, from virtual reality surgical training with PrecisionOS to the growing impact of AI scribes and ambient documentation tools that help reduce burnout and bring humanity back to the exam room. Dr. Sigman also reflects on why orthopedic surgeons are often slow to adopt new tech and why that mindset is shifting fast.

If you’re curious about the practical side of innovation in orthopedics, this episode offers a motivating look at what’s possible when we lean into change.

In our last episode of DOCSF Global Innovators, we stopped in Stockholm to meet Anna-Karin Edstedt Bonamy, a pediatrician turned CEO of Doctrin, one of Europe’s leading digital health platforms.

She shares how her clinical frustrations became fuel for a platform that’s transforming healthcare encounters across Sweden and beyond.

From reducing friction in digital-first workflows to scaling meaningful conversations between patients and providers, Anna-Karin walks us through Doctrin’s journey to make every care interaction count.

Tune in as we explore what happens when medical insight meets mission-driven tech, and why Sweden’s healthcare future might just be a few thoughtful questions away.

In this episode of DOCSF Global Innovators, we travel to Sweden to meet Daniel Forslund, a longtime public servant and one of the driving forces behind the country’s digital health transformation. From his early days at the Ministry of Health to redesigning innovation incentives in the Stockholm region, Daniel has rolled up his sleeves and made things happen across government, policy, and healthcare reform.

We explore how Sweden’s decentralized system is reimagining infrastructure, why public-private trust is key to progress, and what it really takes to turn pilot projects into lasting change. It’s a journey filled with insight, idealism, and a few hard-earned lessons for anyone navigating innovation in complex systems.

Pack your curiosity and join us in Gothenburg for a front-row seat to Sweden’s digital evolution.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we catch up with Dr. Nick Colyvas, orthopedic surgeon, UCSF professor, and longtime advisor to health tech startups. Drawing from decades of experience at the intersection of surgery and innovation, Dr. Colyvas shares why it's time for robotics to step into the sports medicine arena.

He highlights key areas where robotics, navigation, and digital scribes are already making an impact, and explains why the most successful startups are the ones that solve real problems, build viable business models, and persevere through the long road to adoption. Dr. Colyvas also previews his breakout session at DOCSF 2025, where he’ll lead a conversation on the future of soft tissue robotics and surgical innovation. If you're ready to reimagine what’s possible in sports medicine, this episode is a must-listen.

In Episode 10 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we land in Copenhagen to speak with Bogi Eliasen, Director of Health at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS). With a background in political science and a passion for system-level thinking, Bogi offers a wide-angle view on how Denmark became one of the world’s most advanced ecosystems for digital health and preventative care.

This episode explores the unique forces that shaped Denmark’s transformation, from early adoption of unified digital health records and public-private research funding to the influence of foundations like Novo Nordisk. Bogi reframes healthcare not as a service, but as the foundation of a stable society, combined with education, economics, climate change, and long-term sustainability.

Listeners will hear why Denmark’s population-scale data, decentralized clinical trials, and emphasis on dignity-driven design may serve as a model for the world’s transition to proactive, people-first healthcare.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we sit down with Dr. Illya Bendich, orthopedic surgeon at Washington University in St. Louis, to explore how technology is transforming the operating room. From CT-based robotics that boost accuracy and reduce hip instability to AI-powered tools that enhance patient engagement and clinical efficiency, Dr. Bendich shares real examples of how innovation is improving outcomes and streamlining workflows in his practice.

He also previews the breakout session he’ll lead at DOCSF 2025, focused on perioperative tech, surgical planning, and the growing role of data in driving smarter decisions. If you're curious about what digital transformation looks like in a medical practice, this conversation offers a clear look at the future taking shape right now.

In Episode 9 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we make a stop in London to meet Lawrence Tallon, Deputy Chief Executive at Guy's and St Thomas'​ NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK’s largest and most respected healthcare organizations.

Lawrence shares his journey through the NHS and what it takes to steer transformation in a system where turbulence is routine and resources are tight. With an eye on digital innovation and deep respect for team culture, he reflects on their flight path, where building trust, empowering clinicians, and leaning into communication matter more than top-down control.

This episode offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how one of the NHS’s top leaders navigates complexity with clarity and keeps people at the center of it all.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we catch up with Fabrizio Billi, PhD, Director of Orthopaedic Research at UCLA and the driving force behind the DOCSF Science sessions at DOCSF. Known for translating complex research into conversations that matter, Fabrizio gives us a preview of this year’s elevated “journal club”  with a sharp focus on physical AI.

He explores cutting-edge advances in computer vision, wearables, digital twins, and AI-assisted surgery with haptic feedback, technologies that are quickly moving from the lab to the clinic. Fabrizio also reflects on the evolving journey of digital adoption in orthopedics and what it takes to keep innovation real, impactful, and grounded in patient outcomes.

If you're looking for a thoughtful, future-forward take on the science behind the tech, this episode is for you.