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Microagressions in the OR, with special guest Dr. Saroo Sharda Mar 11, 2026

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In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Saroo Sharda (Associate Dean Equity & Inclusion Faculty of Health Sciences, Associate Clinical Professor, Dept of Anesthesia, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University), who shared her insights on recognizing and addressing microaggressions in the medical field, emphasizing the importance of education and awareness.

Subspecialties:

Orthopaedic Essentials

Link:

Sharda S, Butler K, Al Mandhari M, Mehta S. Microaggressions in anesthesiology and critical care: individual and institutional approaches to change. Can J Anaesth. 2023 Jun;70(6):1026-1034. English. doi: 10.1007/s12630-023-02459-6. Epub 2023 Jun 2. PMID: 37268799. https://bit.ly/4jToDMf

Sotto-Santiago S, Mac J, Duncan F, Smith J. “I Didn't Know What to Say”: Responding to Racism, Discrimination, and Microaggressions With the OWTFD Approach. MedEdPORTAL. 2020;16:10971. https://bit.ly/3NxM4yU

OrthoEvidence, Paisley Park, and Creativity Feb 25, 2026

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In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss the development of OrthoEvidence, an online platform that delivers evidence-based summaries of RCTs to help busy orthopaedists stay current with and confident in the medical literature. Mo also reflects on a recent visit to Paisley Park, using Prince’s creative workspace as a springboard for a broader conversation about creativity, discipline, and work ethic.

Subspecialties:

Orthopaedic Essentials

Link:

OrthoEvidence: https://myorthoevidence.com/

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 30) Feb 18, 2026

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In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Andrew Pollak, MD, discusses his history with orthopaedic trauma in North America with Anna Miller, 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

Trauma

Orthopaedics, Stand-Up Comedy, and Rap, with special guest Kamran Hamid Feb 11, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Mo and Marc welcome special guest Kamran Hamid (hospital CMO, team doctor for Chicago Bulls and White Sox, and award-winning comedian) in a discussion about his unique journey in medicine, stand-up comedy, and rap, along with the lessons learned along the way.

Subspecialties:

Orthopaedic Essentials

Link:

Kamran’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiskomron/reels/?hl=en

Mo and Marc’s Highlights from 2025 and Predictions for 2026 Jan 28, 2026

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In this episode, Mo and Marc take a look back at several highly viewed studies that were published in The Journal in 2025 and share their predictions of what will shape the field of orthopaedics in 2026.

Subspecialties:

Orthopaedic Essentials
Ankle
Knee

Link:

Khojaly R, Rowan FE, Shah V, Nagle M, Shahab M, Ahmad AS, Dahly D, Taylor C, Niocaill RM, Cleary M. Immediate Weight-Bearing Compared with Non-Weight-Bearing After Operative Ankle Fracture Fixation: Results of the INWN Pragmatic, Randomized, Multicenter Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 May 23;107(13):1423-1438. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.24.00965. PMID: 40408465. https://bit.ly/4pMR5BR
Lawson MM, Lancaster K, Lipps C, Slobogean G, Brady JM, O'Hara N, Working ZM. Home Call and Sleep in Orthopaedic Surgeons: A Prospective, Longitudinal Study of the Effect of Home Call on Sleep in Orthopaedic Attending Surgeons and Residents. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Oct 15;107(20):2235-2242. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.24.01411. Epub 2025 Aug 20. PMID: 40834105. https://bit.ly/4anUpOS
Harris AB, Vigdorchik JM, Khanuja HS, Hegde V. Modern Alignment Strategies in Total Knee Arthroplasty and How to Best Achieve Them. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Nov 5;107(21):2457-2468. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.00480. Epub 2025 Sep 12. PMID: 40938970. https://bit.ly/49gzlbY
Hannon CP, Salih R, Barrack RL, Nunley RM. Cementless Versus Cemented Total Knee Arthroplasty: Concise Midterm Results of a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Sep 20;105(18):1430-1434. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00161. Epub 2023 Jun 22. PMID: 37347823. https://bit.ly/44UsJxJ

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 29) Jan 21, 2026

Show notes

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Richard Lackman, MD, discusses the influence of Ronald Bruce Heppenstall, MD, on his career and the TCOA, in conversation with Marc Swiontkowski, 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

Lessons Learned From Climbing, with special guest Rock Patel Jan 14, 2026

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In this episode, Mo and Marc welcome special guest Rock Patel (Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan) for a fascinating discussion about his globe-trotting adventures and career journey—and how professional and personal growth often stem from adversity.

Subspecialties:

Orthopaedic Essentials

Spine

Link:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockpatelmd00/?hl=en

Transformative Gap Year in Australia, with special guest Anton Lambers Dec 24, 2025

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In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Anton Lambers (orthopaedic surgeon based in Bright, Victoria, Australia) in a discussion on his unique and transformative gap-year experience, spent travelling in a caravan with his family around the coast of Australia, visiting orthopaedic surgeons along the way.

Subspecialties:

Education and Training

Orthopaedic Essentials

Link:

Dr. Lambert’s web page: https://antonlambers.au/

Dr. Lambert’s Resident Roundup post on JBJS OrthoBuzz: https://bit.ly/4oSLCIB

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 28) Dec 17, 2025

Show notes

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, James Keeney, MD, discusses his history with the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, 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

THR vs. Resistance Training for Severe Hip OA, with Special Guest Thomas Frydendal Dec 10, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Thomas Frydendal, PhD (physiotherapist and researcher at Aarhus University in Denmark) in a discussion about his study entitled "Total Hip Replacement or Resistance Training for Severe Hip Osteoarthritis," published in NEJM in 2024.

Subspecialties:

Orthopaedic Essentials

Links:

Frydendal T, Christensen R, Mechlenburg I, Mikkelsen LR, Varnum C, Graversen AE, Kjærsgaard-Andersen P, Revald PH, Hofbauer C, Bieder MJ, Qassim H, Munir MS, Jakobsen SS, Nielsen SM, Ingwersen KG, Overgaard S. Total Hip Replacement or Resistance Training for Severe Hip Osteoarthritis. N Engl J Med. 2024 Oct 31;391(17):1610-1620. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2400141. PMID: 39476341. http://bit.ly/4oKQL5v

Thomas Frydendal’s profile on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/4hClZtp

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