Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD 


Guest: Hugh Herr, PhD 


In 2008, South African double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius&nbsp;did not qualify for the Olympic Games in Beijing. But his quest to compete&nbsp;in the Olympics&nbsp;against able-bodied athletes stoked an extraordinary debate about the role of his prosthetic legs in furthering this dream. Dr. Hugh Herr, associate professor in the MIT-Harvard Division of Health Sciences and Technology, and director of the MIT Biomechatronics Group, conducted independent analyses on the carbon-fiber blades worn by Mr. Pistorius. Dr. Herr shares the remarkable story of Mr. Pistorius with host Dr. Mark Nolan Hill.

Racing on Advanced Prosthetics: A Biomedical Assessment

Today's athletes are able to become stronger and faster than ever before, and people are staying active and exercising until later in life. The latest strides in sports medicine are helping people stay healthy, active and strong. Experts in the field of sports medicine discuss the latest advances in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries. Tune in to find out what you need to know to help your patients stay active.

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Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA 


  Guest: Joseph Marek, MD 



  
    Sudden cardiac death is rare in younger patients, but it remains one of the leading causes of death in young athletes. To learn more about this, Dr. Alan Brown is joined by Dr. Joseph Marek, Clinical Cardiologist and Senior Medical Director of Cardiopulmonary Service at Advocate Medical Group, to share how his foundation, Young Hearts 4 Life, is working to increase awareness for sudden cardiac arrest and provide young athletes resources.

One Foundation's Approach to Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD 


Guest: Michael McKee, MD, FRCS(C) 



  Diagnosing and treating nonunion fractures comes with its set of challenges. Fortunately, Dr. Michael McKee is here to share his expertise and recommendations for success to benefit your patients with nonunion fractures.

Overcoming Obstacles in Treating Nonunion Fractures

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD 


Guest: Michael R Redler, MD 


Guest: Ryan Riggs, MD 



  Osteoarthritis is a progressive joint disease that affects millions worldwide, and with incidence rates continuing to climb due to a longer-living population and an increase in obesity, staying up to date on the latest treatment approaches is essential. Join Drs. Michael Redler and Ryan Riggs as they discuss the current treatment landscape for osteoarthritis and what's on the horizon for this growing problem. 

Osteoarthritis: Not Just a Wear-and-Tear Problem

Host: Prathima Setty, MD 



  
    Dr. Prathima Setty traveled to the Physician Advisor and Medical Director Summit in Orlando, Florida, where she caught up with Dr. Simon Ahtaridis. As the National Clinical Advisor and the Chief Medical Officer of Advisory Services of Sound Physicians, Dr. Ahtaridis describes the implications of the change regarding total knee replacements and how providers and patients alike will be impacted.  

The New World of Total Knee Replacements

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP 


  Guest: Benjamin Levine, MD, FACC 



  
    Poor fitness in middle age is a strong predictor of a person’s future risk of heart failure. Prolonged exercise training, including a regular routine of high-intensity and moderate-intensity workouts, can forestall the effects of sedentary aging by preventing increased left ventricular stiffness. Dr. Benjamin Levine joins host Dr. Brian McDonough to talk about how regular exercise training may provide protection against the sedentary aging of the heart by preventing an increase in cardiac stiffness. Dr. Levine is a Professor of Internal Medicine at the UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Director of Autonomic Function and Cardiopulmonary Clinics at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital.

Racing on Advanced Prosthetics: A Biomedical Assessment

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