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The Art of Evidence: Creativity, Curiosity, and Clinical Practice Sep 23, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Marc interviews Mo about his lifelong interest in art, with a focus on (1) how creativity and curiosity have informed his commitment to research and (2) why it can be challenging to translate evidence into clinical practice.

Subspecialties:

Essentials

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 37) Sep 16, 2026

Show notes

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Richard Haynes, MD, looks back on his relationships with several key members of the TCOA, including Blair Filler, MD, G. Paul DeRosa, MD, Tom Whitesides, MD, and Joe Barr, MD.

Links:

Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ

JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5

OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr

Subspecialties:

Orthopaedic Essentials

Evolution of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS), with special guests Dr. Linda Suleiman and Dr. Anna Rosenblum Sep 09, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guests Dr. Linda Suleiman and Dr. Anna Rosenblum (President and Vice President of Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society) in a discussion about the origins, mission, and evolution of the RJOS.

Links:

Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS): https://www.rjos.org/

Women in Ortho Worldwide (WOW) meeting: https://bit.ly/3TjGfIe

Subspecialties:

Essentials

Knee

Trauma

Spine

Asking the Right Questions After Adverse Outcomes, with special guest Dr. Rick Matsen Aug 26, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by renowned shoulder surgeon Dr. Rick Matsen in a discussion about the importance of asking the right questions after adverse events by shifting the focus from aggregate data to individual patient outcomes.

Links:

O'Malley O, Davies A, Rangan A, Sabharwal S, Reilly P. Is there a difference in thresholds for revision between shoulder arthroplasty types? A National Joint Registry Study. PLoS One. 2025 Aug 26;20(8):e0330975. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0330975. PMID: 40857270; PMCID: PMC12380268. https://bit.ly/4byaVeS

Matsen FA 3rd. Objective Ignorance: A Flaw in Our Ability to Predict Patient Outcomes. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Nov 19;107(22):2508-2511. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.00638. Epub 2025 Nov 19. PMID: 41315034. https://bit.ly/4gNUZc2

Menendez ME, Matsen FA 3rd. Learning from Surgical Failures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2026 Apr 15;108(8):547-548. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.01110. Epub 2025 Dec 16. PMID: 41401257. https://bit.ly/4weVh0s

Subspecialties:

Shoulder
Essentials

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 36) Aug 19, 2026

Show notes

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Jeffrey McLaughlin, MD, discusses the unique value of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association in the orthopaedic landscape, in conversation with Bernie Stulberg, MD.

Links:

Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ

JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5

OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr

Subspecialties:

Orthopaedic Essentials

The Importance of Competency-Based Certification, with special guest Brad Petrisor Aug 12, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Brad Petrisor (Associate Chair of Education at McMaster University) in a discussion about the certification processes in the US, Canada, and beyond, with a focus on the importance of competency-based education and training.

Subspecialties:

Orthopaedic Essentials

Education and Training

Focus on the FISH Trial, with special guest Brad Petrisor Jul 22, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Brad Petrisor (Associate Chair of Education at McMaster University) in a discussion about the recent JBJS article on the Finnish Shaft of the Humerus (FISH) trial focusing on the cost-effectiveness of surgery vs. functional bracing for humeral shaft fractures in adults.

Links

Suter C, Ibounig T, Reito A, Mattila H, Sumrein BO, Launonen AP, Paavola M, Järvinen TLN, Taimela S, Rämö L; FISH Investigators. Cost-Effectiveness of Surgery Versus Functional Bracing for Humeral Shaft Fractures in Adults: A Prespecified Economic Evaluation of the Finnish Shaft of the Humerus (FISH) Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2026 Jul 1;108(13):992-1001. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.00867. Epub 2026 Feb 24. PMID: 41734249; PMCID: PMC13290060. http://bit.ly/4pbEmJk

Band PA, Zuckerman JD. Treatment Alternatives for Displaced Closed Humeral Shaft Fractures: Practical Implications for Shared Decision-Making from a Randomized Pragmatic Trial: Commentary on an article by Cyrill Suter, MD, et al.: " Cost-Effectiveness of Surgery Versus Functional Bracing for Humeral Shaft Fractures in Adults. A Prespecified Economic Evaluation of the Finnish Shaft of the Humerus (FISH) Trial ". J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2026 Jul 1;108(13):943-944. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.01506. Epub 2026 Mar 2. PMID: 41770852. https://bit.ly/4yjS9BS

Subspecialties:

Orthopaedic Essentials

Trauma

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 35) Jul 15, 2026

Show notes

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Richard Coughlin, MD, MSc, reflects on his career path as well as global orthopaedics, volunteerism, and mentorship, in conversation with Sanjeev Sabharwal, MD, MPH.

Links:

Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ

JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5

OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sqr

Subspecialties:

Orthopaedic Essentials

Leading Change in Orthopaedics, with special guest Erica Taylor, MD, MBA Jul 08, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Erica Taylor, MD, MBA (Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon; Vice Chair of Culture, Engagement, and Impact in the Department of Orthopaedics at Duke) in a wide-ranging discussion focusing on how health equity, organizational culture, and cross-disciplinary collaboration can improve patient outcomes, strengthen teams, and deliver measurable value in orthopaedic practice.

Link

Orthopaedic Diversity Leadership Consortium (ODLC)

The Orthopedic Blind Spot Hiding Behind Otherwise Strong Metrics - Becker’s Spine Review

Subspecialties:

Essentials

Mentorship, Curiosity, and Lifelong Learning in Orthopaedics, with special guest Jeffrey Katz, MD, MSc Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Jeffrey Katz, MD, MSc (Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rheumatology at Mass General Brigham), in a discussion of his career path, leadership in orthopaedics, and the importance of mentorship, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Subspecialties:

Essentials

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