OrthoJOE

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest George Athwal, MD, FRCSC (Professor of Surgery at Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Center, Ontario, Canada) in a discussion on the origins, evolution, and increased popularity of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.  

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In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss the advantages, limitations, and potential applications of telehealth/telemedicine in orthopaedics and explore how telehealth/telemedicine and AI might be used to make treatment decisions in the post-Covid era.  

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In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Thomas Einhorn, MD, and Robert Leach, MD, discuss the history of Boston University's Orthopedics Program, Dr. Leach's accomplished career, the challenges of publishing, and rock climbing. 

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In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Alex Thabane (PhD Candidate, McMaster University) in a discussion of the need for creativity in surgery and its role in problem-solving, innovation, challenging existing processes and approaches, and handling unexpected problems in the OR, ultimately resulting in better outcomes for patients.  

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In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss several studies, including (1) a small RCT comparing THA vs resistance training for severe OA, (2) a multicenter prospective study on the comparative intelligence and strength of orthopaedic surgeons vs. anesthetists, and (3) an observational study on the golf habits of physicians. Happy Holidays! 

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In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Theodore Miclau, MD, discusses his career and the history of orthopaedic trauma in North America with Anna Miller, MD. 

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In this installment—marking the 100th episode of the OrthoJoe Podast—Mo and Marc reflect on their favorite episodes so far and invite the listening audience to submit their ideas for future topics and special guests. Thanks to everyone for listening—and here’s to the next 100 episodes!   

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In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Coleen Sabatini, MD, MPH (Professor and Vice Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland in Oakland, California) in a discussion of her passion for international medicine and her ongoing collaboration with local surgeons in Uganda, with a focus on capacity building, partnership, bidirectional learning, global information-sharing, and the importance of understanding the challenges faced by surgeons in other countries. 

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In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Ronald A. Navarro, MD, interviews Frank Kelly, MD, about Dr. Thomas Whitesides, a long-term, dedicated member of the Twentieth Century Orthopaedic Association. 

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In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Daniel Berry, MD (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic) in a discussion on the promise, current challenges, and future of robotics in arthroplasty, with a focus on (1) the potential for this technology to reduce outliers and improve clinical outcomes and (2) Dr. Berry’s secret to staying creative and generating impactful ideas related to robotics.

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