In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Education Committee Member Michael P. Ast MD, who provides tips for residents and fellows thinking about getting into practice. Topics include the current models of practice and how those lines are blurring, how to find a good job and negotiating the position, as well as […]

In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS First Vice President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, for the latest “Legends in Arthroplasty”, to discuss his journey from Iran to the US and into orthopaedics. Other topics include learning from adversity, recognizing hard work at every level and the importance of living a balanced life. […]

This Veterans Day, the Augment is joined by current and former military arthroplasty surgeons who discuss their reasons for going into the military and into adult reconstruction, including the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) and how practice and deployment works while serving. A distinct thank you to our guests and all of our military for […]

In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Research Committee Chair Ran Schwarzkopf MD, MSc, who discusses two of his recently published articles, “Impact of Preoperative Anemia Severity on Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes” and “Comparing the Efficacy of Articulating Spacer Constructs for Knee Periprosthetic Joint Infection Eradication: All-Cement vs Real-Component Spacers.” The […]

In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Publications Committee Vice Chair Christopher E. Pelt, MD, who discusses two of his recently published articles, “Extended oral antibiotics increase bacterial resistance in patients who fail 2-stage exchange for periprosthetic joint infection” and “Neocortex formation in a tapered wedge stem is not indicative of complications […]

In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Past President Michael P. Bolognesi, MD, who discusses evolving practice models, surgeons leading bundled payments and working with payors, efficiency and the move to outpatient surgery in private practice and academic centers. Topics also include the future of arthroplasty, longitudinal bundled payment models, technology, the […]

In this episode, show hosts and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Leaders Drs. Cohen-Rosenblum, Buller, Mildren and Wolfstadt host “Legends” Allan E. Gross, MD, FRCSC, O.Ont. and Clive P. Duncan, MD, MSc, FRCS(C) in our latest “Legends of Arthroplasty” edition. Discussion includes development of the Vancouver classification of periprosthetic hip fractures, working with Sir John Charnley, […]

In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Past Presidents Drs. Lowry Barnes, Dan Berry and Rich Iorio. Dr. Barnes discusses development of the Diversity Advisory Board and addressing evolving member and patient needs throughout and after the pandemic. Dr. Iorio discusses priorities for his presidential […]

In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined first by Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Co-Chair Dr. Muyibat Adelani, who discusses the challenges and rewards of academic versus private practice and the future of arthroplasty research. Then AAHKS Past President Dr. Mary O’Connor talks to The Augment about being […]

In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Augment host Dr. Mark Mildren is joined by physician assistants Jocelyn Alloway, Jennifer Babich and Kyle Brooks to discuss the Orthopaedic Team Course that is held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. The course provides insight for PAs and other team members into practice norms […]