On today’s podcast Dr. Matthew Bradley, MD details his journey from amputee to orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Bradley was hit by a drunk driver at 10 years old and lost his right leg. Instead of becoming a victim he persevered and became an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Bradley graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Biochemistry.  He completed medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine in 2004. After medical school, Dr. Bradley completed his residency at Oregon Health and Science University and is board-certified by The American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.  Dr. Bradley is also an avid golfer and being an amputee only fueled his passion for success. 

We also discuss how medicine is evolving with the use of robotics in surgery, peptides and stem cells.  Dr. Bradley currently uses the Mako Smart Robotic made by Stryker and sees advantages in having a more predictable surgical experience.  We also discuss the risk vs benefit of cortisone injections and when peptides, stem cells, prp and amniotic fluid come into play for the patient.  

Dr. Bradley, MD currently practices in St. Louis, MO. 

Links supporting discussion:

Dr. Bradley's Website

Intra-Articular Injection of BPC 157 for Multiple Types of Knee Pain

Comparison of the short-term results of single-dose intra-articular peptide with hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma injections in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized study

Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

MAKO CT-based robotic arm-assisted system is a reliable procedure for total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review

The MAKO robotic-arm knee arthroplasty system

Mako Stryker Website

The promoting effect of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on tendon healing involves tendon outgrowth, cell survival, and cell migration

Gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 accelerates healing of transected rat Achilles tendon and in vitro stimulates tendocytes growth

Impact of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on muscle healing impaired by systemic corticosteroid application

The information discussed in this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and it is for informational purposes only.