HSS Presents

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Farah Musharbash, a spine surgery fellow at HSS, speaks with his mentors, Dr. Han Jo Kim and Dr. Francis Lovecchio, both expert spine surgeons specializing in complex spinal deformity correction. They discuss the evolution of spinal deformity surgery, advancements in surgical techniques, and the importance of preoperative optimization and postoperative recovery pathways. Their conversation highlights the role of high-volume centers, multidisciplinary collaboration, and cutting-edge research in improving patient outcomes. Tune in for insights into the current state of the art in complex spine surgery and the future direction of the field.

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Jesse Charnoff, an attending physiatrist at HSS specializing in musculoskeletal sports and spine conditions, joins Anil Nandkumar, an advanced clinician and board-certified physical therapist at HSS, to discuss treating pickleball athletes. As the sport continues to grow in popularity, they explore the most common injuries seen in pickleball players, including overuse injuries, Achilles ruptures, and tennis elbow. They emphasize the importance of training for pickleball rather than just playing the sport, highlighting strength training, dynamic warm-ups, and proper equipment selection as key preventive measures. Additionally, they discuss treatment options such as physical therapy, PRP injections, and shockwave therapy, and how medical professionals can help athletes safely return to play. With insights from their experience covering Major League Pickleball events, they provide a comprehensive look at keeping players healthy while enjoying the game.

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Joshua Bram, a current orthopedic surgery resident at HSS, speaks with Dr. Michael Ast, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in rapid recovery, short-stay, and outpatient joint replacement surgery. As part of the Young Physician Series, they explore different practice models and the process of finding the right first job. Their conversation covers key considerations for young surgeons, including private practice versus hospital employment, the evolving landscape of orthopedic practice, and strategies for navigating job searches. Tune in to gain insights into career planning and the diverse opportunities available in orthopedic surgery.

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Austin Kaidi, MD, an orthopedic surgery resident at HSS, speaks with Dr. Sravisht (Chevy) Iyer, MD, a spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery at HSS. As part of the Young Physician Series, they explore the art and science of teaching trainees in a clinical setting. Their conversation covers strategies for adapting teaching styles to trainees at different stages of their careers, balancing patient care with education, and the mutual benefits of mentorship in the surgical field. Tune in to hear insights on fostering the next generation of orthopedic surgeons while enhancing your own practice.

Can listening to music assist patients’ recovery in the perioperative period? On this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Stephanie Cheng, an anesthesiologist and director of the Perioperative Integrative Medicine program at HSS, talks with Dr. Veena Graff, an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Penn Medicine, about the use of music as medicine. They discuss the evidence on using soothing music as a complementary, nonpharmacologic method—pre-, intra-, or postoperatively—and how to implement it for surgical patients.

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Jeffrey M. Ciccone and Dr. Semih Gungor, anesthesiologists at HSS, talk about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, a potentially debilitating condition affecting the extremities. They discuss identifying surgical patients at risk, early diagnosis, and treatment modalities including sympathetic nerve blocks, medications, and implantable neurostimulation devices.

This episode of HSS Presents is Part 2 in a series on cannabis in musculoskeletal care. Join Dr. Seth Waldman, an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at HSS, and Dr. Alexandra Sideris, the C.V. Starr Director in pain research at HSS, as they discuss the role of cannabis in anesthesiology and surgery, including recommendations for perioperative management of cannabis and cannabinoids from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Cannabis Working Group.

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Seth Waldman, an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at HSS, talks with Dr. Alexandra Sideris, the C.V. Starr Director in pain research at HSS. Join them in the first episode in a new series devoted to cannabis in musculoskeletal care. They discuss the basic science of cannabinoids, including the endocannabinoid system, and the latest research on the analgesic effects of various exogenous cannabinoids such as CBD and THC.

In this episode of HSS presents, Dr. James Robinson, a sports medicine physician at HSS, speaks to Dr. Daphne Scott and Dr. Sam Taylor. Dr. Taylor is an HSS physician who currently serves as a team physician for the New York Football Giants. Dr. Daphne Scott currently serves as the Head Team Physician for the New York Knicks. Join them as they discuss their experience including the benefits and challenges of caring for professional athletes.

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Heidi Prather, a physiatrist at HSS and the founder and Medical Director of the HSS Lifestyle Medicine program, speaks to Karen Griffin, a nurse practitioner at HSS, and Caryn Dugan, the founder of STL Veg Girl. Join them as they discuss the science behind whole-food, plant-based nutrition and the role of nutrition in improving surgical outcomes.