The OTA Podcast

In the Booth Series: Pelvic Binder Radiography Feb 18, 2025

Dr. Malcolm DeBaun sits down with Dr. Josh Gary as he discusses recent research entitled, 'Pelvic Binder Radiography is Safe, Feasible, and Effective for Quantifying Fracture Instability in LC1 Pelvic Fractures: A Clinical Trial.' Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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In the Booth Series: Highlights from the IOTA Symposium: Unstable Pelvic Fractures in Patients with Hemodynamic Instability Feb 11, 2025

Drs. Gerard Slobogean, Conor Kleweno, Jon Eastman, and Josh Parry discuss the highlights from this 2024 OTA Annual Meeting symposium. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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The OTA EGLOW Fellowship Feb 04, 2025

Join guest host Paul Whiting, MD as he chats with Emily Benson, MD and first EGLOW Fellowship recipient Gladys Ngondo, MD from Malawi. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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In the Booth Series: Early vs Delayed Weight Bearing in Ankle Fractures Jan 28, 2025

Dr. Michael Blankstein sits down with Dr. Christopher Bretherton as he shares his research entitled, 'Early Versus Delayed Weightbearing Following Operatively Treated Ankle Fracture (WAX): A Randomized Controlled Trial and Health Economic Evaluation. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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In the Booth Series: Mindfulness Training Recordings in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients Jan 21, 2025

Dr. Malcolm Debaun sits down with Drs. Luke Myhre and Lucas Marchand as they discusses his research entitled, 'It Is Feasible and Effective to Deliver Brief Mindfulness Training Recordings to Orthopaedic Trauma Patients: Results from a Pilot RCT. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting

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In the Booth Series: Update on the PREP-IT Trials Jan 14, 2025

Dr. Gerard Slobogean sits down with guests Shelia Sprague, Jennifer Hagen, and Mark Gage as they discuss secondary analysis from the PREP-IT Trials. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA 2024 Humanitarian Scholars Jan 07, 2025

Guest host Paul Whiting, MD chats with 2024 OTA Humanitarian Scholars Mohamed Fathy Elkhosousy, MD, and Marcella Ryan-Coker, MBChB, MSc, Mmed. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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In the Booth Series: The HU-FIX Study Dec 31, 2024

Dr. Michael Blankstein sits down with Dr. William Oliver as he shares highlights from his research entitled, 'The HUmeral Shaft Fracture FIXation (HU-FIX) Study: A Prospective Randomized Trial of Operative Versus Nonoperative Management of Fractures of the Humeral Diaphysis. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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In the Booth Series: Highlights from the 2024 Basic Science Focus Forum Dec 17, 2024

Drs. Gerard Slobogean, Zach Working and Justin Haller review the highlights of the Basic Science Focus Forum from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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In the Booth Series: Is Cast Treatment Noninferior to Surgery? Dec 10, 2024

Dr. Malcolm Debaun sits down with Dr. Dirk Ter Meulen as he shares an overview of his research entitled, 'Is Cast Treatment Noninferior to Surgery for Elderly Patients with Displaced Intra-Articular Type C Distal Radius Fractures? A Randomized Controlled Noninferiority Trial. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting.

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In the Booth Series: Highlights from the Current Management of Fracture-Related Infections Symposium Dec 03, 2024

Dr. Gerard Slobogean sits down with Drs. Leah Gitajn and Paul Matuszewski as they review highlights from the BSFF/ITCF Joint Symposium on Fracture-Related Infections. Live from the 2024 OTA Annual Meeting. Thanks to BONESUPPORT for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, please visit BONESUPPORT

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OTA Live: Feeling Perplexed with Michael Blankstein Nov 26, 2024

Dr. Blankstein interviews Samir Mehta and Christopher Doro on managing fracture-related infections.

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OTA Live with Michael Blankstein Nov 19, 2024

Dr. Michael Blankstein conducts live interviews at the 40th OTA Annual Meeting to see what people are learning at this year's event. Guests include Drs. Kevin Plancher, Amir Matityahu, Matt Menon, Omar Ishmael, Thuan Ly, Brandon Yuan, and Michael Weaver.

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What Every Resident Should Know: Midshaft Clavicular Fractures Nov 12, 2024

Join us for content that every resident needs to know about midshaft clavicular fractures. Michael McKee, MD chats with host Jeremy Podolnick, MD about this study and its impact on patient treatment.

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What Every Resident Should Know: The VANCO Study Nov 05, 2024

Join us for content that every resident needs to know: the VANCO study. Robert O'Toole, MD chats with host Joseph Patterson, MD about this landmark study and its impact on patient treatment.

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40th Anniversary Conversation with Kelly Lefaivre: Outlook for the Future Oct 29, 2024

Kelly Lefaivre, MD talks with host Gerard Slobogean, MD about her involvement in the OTA, her position on the Board, and exciting future strategic direction of the OTA.

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Patient Care and the Border Crisis Oct 22, 2024

A fascinating discussion on the impact of the border crisis on trauma care at the US-Mexico border. Michael Blankstein hosts Drs. Taylor Yong, Toni McLaurin, and BT Kent as they share the challenges of managing high energy trauma cases for migrants crossing the border.

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40th Anniversary Conversation with Richard Kyle: The Importance of Mentorship Oct 15, 2024

Richard Kyle, MD talks with Gerard Slobogean, MD about the importance of mentorship throughout his career, his tenure with the OTA, and his experience creating community within OTA and across other Orthopaedic organizations.

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Raising the Standard of Care for Immobility Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum. Sponsored by CurvaFix. Oct 10, 2024

This episode is sponsored by CurvaFix®, Inc, the makers of the CurvaFix® IM Implant – Delivering strong, minimally invasive fixation for curved anatomy and poor bone. In this podcast, Brett Crist, MD moderates a conversation about the treatment of elderly patients' who sustain immobility injuries of the pelvis and acetabulum with Julie Switzer, MD and Robert Wetzel, MD. During their conversation they dive into the clinical and economic impact of the current standard of care, how their patient care has evolved over time, patient outcomes, and more! To learn more about the CurvaFix system, please visit our website: CurvaFix

OTA Trauma Fellowship Preparation Part 2 with Chip Routt and Mike Weaver Oct 08, 2024

In the final episode of this series focused on preparation for OTA Trauma Fellowship, Malcolm DeBaun MD chats with Chip Routt, MD and Mike Weaver, MD.

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A New Tool for Infection Management. Sponsored by BONESUPPORT Oct 03, 2024

This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, makers of CERAMENT® G – an FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit CERAMENT G. Stephen Quinnan, MD moderates a conversation about the uses of CERAMENT G in open fractures and fracture-related infections with Charles N. Moon, MD and Scott M. Sandilands, DO. In it, they not only discuss the clinical evidence supporting their practices, but benefits of single stage procedures, bone remodeling, and infection management. Interested in staying in touch? Follow BONESUPPORT on LinkedIn

OTA Trauma Fellowship Preparation Part 1 with Milton Little Oct 01, 2024

Malcolm DeBaun, MD leads a conversation with Milton Little, MD in which they discuss OTA Trauma Fellowship preparation in episode 1 of this 2-part series.

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40th Anniversary Conversation with Brad Henley: Revamping Procedure Coding and Reimbursement Sep 24, 2024

Brad Henley, MD, MBA talks with host Michael Blankstein about how OTA has influenced his career dating back to his residency, and shares his passion for the business of trauma medicine, and coding and reimbursement.

40th Anniversary Conversation with David Teague: How OTA Influences an Entire Career From Day 1 Sep 17, 2024

David Teague, MD talks with host Michael Blankstein about how OTA has influenced his career dating back to his residency and shares memories as well as insights for the future.

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40th Anniversary Conversation with James Kellam: Bridging the Border - Not Just Internal Fixation Sep 10, 2024

James Kellam, MD shares his memories and stories of the OTA starting with OTHA over the last 40 years.

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40th Anniversary Conversation with Emily Benson: Forging Global Connections Sep 03, 2024

Emily Benson, MD discussess her involvement with the OTA commmunity from her early days in Orthopaedics and the growing the global community.

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Gamechangers: Trimalleollar Fractures with Impaction of the Posteromedial Tibial Plafond Aug 27, 2024

Join host Malcolm DeBaun, MD as he speaks with Dr. Sean Nork about this Gamechanger article entitled, "Trimalleolar Fractures with Impaction of the Posteromedial Tibial Plafond: Implications for Talar Stability" by Martin Weber from Foot & Ankle International, 2004. Click for the abstract link.

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40th Anniversary Conversation with Toney Russell: A Legacy of Innovation Aug 20, 2024

Toney Russell, MD shares his insights of over 40 years of innovation as well as the impact of the OTA on the trauma profession and his career.

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40th Anniversary Conversation with Toni McLaurin: Can't Believe We Debated That Aug 13, 2024

Tony McLaurin, MD shares her memories, observations, and perspectives about the OTA over her 25 years of involvement.

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Gamechangers: Traumatic Arthrotomies Aug 06, 2024

Anna Miller, MD chats with host Jackie Dunahoe, MD about two Gamechanging papers in the operative vs. non-operative treatment of traumatic arthrotomies. The first paper is entitled: "Traumatic Arthrotomies: Do They All Need the Operating Room?" by Richard Randall McKnight et al from the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma in 2021. Link for abstract. The second paper is "Operative Versus Nonoperative Management Of Traumatic Arthrotomies from Civilian Gunshot Wounds" by Christopher L. Shultz et al from the Iowa Orthopaedic Journal in 2019. Link for abstract.

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Gamechangers: Distal Radius Fractures Jul 30, 2024

Gerard Slobogean, MD hosts this discussion with Andrew Eglseder about the paper "Intra-articular fractures of the distal end of the radius in young adults," by JL Knirk, and JB Jupiter from JBJS 1986. Click here for the abstract

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40th Anniversary Conversation with Michael Bosse: This is How We Learned to Conduct Clinical Trials Jul 23, 2024

Michael Bosse, MD chats with host Michael Blankstein, MD and discusses his memories and perspectives about the OTA in its early years until the present.

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40th Anniversary Conversation with Marc Swiontkowski: Dialog and Scientific Debate as Founding Principles of the OTA Jul 16, 2024

Marc Swiontkowski, MD shares memories, insights, wisdom, and perspectives about the origin and evolution of the OTA with host Michael Blankstein MD. They discuss landmark studies and how research led Swiontkowski to be editor-in-chief of the JBJS.

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40th Anniversary Conversation with Michael Chapman: Origins and Early Years of the OTA Jul 09, 2024

Michael Chapman, MD talks with host Michael Blankstein, MD, and shares the history of the origin and evolution of the OTA dating back to the Orthopedic Trauma Hospital Association in 1977. They discuss early research collaboration as well as treatment evolution over the years.

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Gamechangers: Irrigation Solutions in a Contaminated Wound Jun 25, 2024

Joseph Patterson, MD and Samir Mehta, MD discuss this Gamechanger paper, “Comparison of Irrigation Solutions and Devices in a Contaminated Musculoskeletal Wound Survival Model” published in JBJS in January 2009. Authors include Brett D. Owens, MD, Daniel W. White, MD, and Joseph C. Wenke, PhD.

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Gamechangers: Lateral Compression Type-1 Pelvic Ring Injuries Jun 18, 2024

Join host Malcolm Debaun, MD as he speaks with Dr. George Russell about this Gamechanger article entitled, Emergency Department Stress Radiographs of Lateral Compression Type-1 Pelvic Ring Injuries Are Safe, Effective, and Reliable published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Click here to access the article.

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Gamechangers: Fix and Flap: The Radical Orthopaedic and Plastic Treatment of Severe Open Fractures of the Tibia Jun 11, 2024

Hosts Michael Blankstein, MD and Malcolm Smith, MD discuss: 'Fix and Flap: The Radical Orthopaedic and Plastic Treatment of Severe Open Fractures of the Tibia.'

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Dual Fixation for Distal Femoral Fractures: Tips and Tricks Jun 04, 2024

Listen in as host Michael Blankstein, MD chats with Richard Yoon, MD and Jason Halvorson, MD about the state of dual fixation for distal femur fractures.

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OTA Selected Paper: Postoperative Weight-Bearing Status Does Not Lower Patient Mortality Following Geriatric Distal Femur Fractures May 28, 2024

Host Michael Blankstein, MD interviews paper authors Justin Haller, MD, and Lucas Marchand, MD. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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A Conversation with OTA President Emil Schemitsch May 21, 2024

In this 200th special episode, OTA President Emil Schemitsch, MD chats with host Michael Blankstein, MD about the evolution of the OTA over the last 30 years, groundbreaking research, and perspectives for the future of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2024.

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Origins of the OTA Open Fracture Classification System May 14, 2024

Host Joseph Patterson interviews Dr. James Kellam in the discussion of the origin and development of the OTA open fracture classification system.

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Origins of Pelvis Fracture Classifications May 07, 2024

Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews Drs. Andrew Burgess and James Kellam in the discussion of the origins of the pelvis fracture classification system.

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OTA Selected Paper: Surgery with Locking Plate or Hemiarthroplasty versus Nonoperative Treatment of 3- and 4-Part Proximal Humerus Fractures in Patients Aged 60 Years and Older: A Randomized Clinical Trial Apr 23, 2024

Host Dr. Arun Aneja interviews paper author Dr. Antti Launonen. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting, and the published article can be found at the link: https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1004308 .

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OTA Selected Paper: Periarticular Multimodal Analgesia for Postoperative Pain in Tibial Plateau Fractures: A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Study Apr 16, 2024

Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper author Dr. Patrick Kellam. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA Selected Paper: Liberal Transfusion Causes Higher Infection Rates with No Benefit to Functional Outcomes, Orthopaedic Trauma and Anemia: Conservative versus Liberal Transfusion (ORACL): A Prospective Randomized Study Apr 09, 2024

Host Dr. Arun Aneja interviews paper author Dr. Brian Mullis. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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How to Succeed in Getting Your Needs Apr 02, 2024

Dr. Michael Archdeacon chats with host Dr. Michael Blankstein about approaches for negotiating within the health system to obtain needed resources. Dr. Archdeacon presented this material in a symposium at the 2023 OTA Annual Pre-Meeting.

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OTA 2023 Humanitarian Scholars: Part 2 Mar 26, 2024

Host Dr. Paul Whiting chats with OTA Humanitarian Scholarship attendees Dr. Loïc Fonkue from Cameroon, and Dr. Dominic Konadu-Yeboah from Ghana. They discuss their medical education, research, meeting observations, and observership opportunities.

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OTA Selected Paper: Outcomes of Amputation and Limb Salvage in Combat Injuries: Does Level of Injury Matter? A Secondary Analysis of METALS I Data Mar 19, 2024

Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper author Dr. Ashley Levack. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA Selected Paper: Integrated Dual Lag Screw Cephalomeduallary Nails Are Associated with Higher Complication Rates versus Single Lag Screw Cephalomedullary Nails for Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures Mar 12, 2024

Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews paper author Dr. Noelle van Rysselberghe. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Factors Affecting Outcomes of Hindfoot Fusion Nails for Acute Injury: A Multicenter Study Mar 05, 2024

Host Dr. Arun Aneja interviews paper author Dr. Eugene Kim. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA 2023 Humanitarian Scholars Part 1 Feb 27, 2024

Host Dr. Paul Whiting chats with OTA Humanitarian Scholarship attendees Dr. Chloe Samarita from the Philippines, and Dr. Grace Kansayisa from Rwanda. They discuss their medical education, research, and observership opportunities.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Optimal Fixation Strategies for Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures in Patients 18-59 Years Old: An Analysis of 626 Cases Treated at 27 Level One Trauma Centers Feb 20, 2024

Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper author Dr. Cory Collinge. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Posterolateral or Direct Lateral Surgical Approach for Hemiarthroplasty after a Hip Fracture Feb 13, 2024

Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews paper author Dr. Maria Tol. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: The Utility of Multidimensional Fluoroscopy in the Treatment of Pelvis and Acetabular Fractures Feb 06, 2024

Host Dr. Arun Aneja interviews paper author Dr. Douglas Haase. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting: Geriatric Acetabulum Jan 30, 2024

Host Dr. Gerard Slobogean interviews Dr. Xavier Griffin.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Unipolar Hemiarthroplasty, Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty or Total Hip Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture in Older Individuals Jan 23, 2024

Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper author Dr. Kanu Okike. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator (RIA) versus Autogenous Iliac Crest Bone Graft (AICBG) for the Treatment of Nonunions: A Multicenter Randomized Trial Jan 16, 2024

Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews paper author Dr. Aaron Nauth. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Social Determinants of Health and Our Role Jan 09, 2024

Co-hosts Drs. Paul Whiting and Toni McLaurin have a conversation on marginalized populations with Drs. Damayea Hargett and Malcolm DeBaun.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Acetabular Dysplasia and Posterior Wall Fractures: The Missing Link Jan 02, 2024

Host Dr. Jacqueline Dunahoe interviews paper author Dr. Ravi Agrawal. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Surgical Complications after Operative Fixation of Minimally Displaced Lateral Compression Type 1 Pelvic Ring Fractures Dec 26, 2023

Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper author Dr. Josh Parry. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Infrapatellar vs Suprapatellar Intramedullary Nailing for Fractures of the Tibia (INSURT Study): A Multi-Centered Randomized Controlled Trial Dec 19, 2023

Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews paper author Dr. David Cinats. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Guest Nation South Sudan Dec 12, 2023

Listen in as host Dr. Paul Whiting chats with South Sudan Guest Nation attendee Dr. Jordan L. J. Lawrence.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Tranexamic Acid Administered at Time of Hospital Admission Does Not Decrease Transfusion Rates or Blood Loss for Extracapsular Hip Fractures: A Double-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial Dec 05, 2023

Host Dr. Malcolm DeBaun interviews paper author Dr. Brandon Yuan. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Operative and Nonoperative Treatment of Ulnar Diaphyseal Fractures Nov 28, 2023

Host Dr. Gerard Slobogean interviews paper author Dr. Prism Schneider. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Comparison of the Effect of Intravenous and Locally Injected Tranexamic Acid on Blood Transfusion and Complications in Fragility Hip Fractures Nov 21, 2023

Host Dr. Jacqueline Dunahoe interviews paper author Dr. Stephen Davis. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: Next-Generation Sequencing Results Suggest that a Change in Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Severe Open Tibia Fractures is Warranted Nov 14, 2023

Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper author Dr. Roman Natoli. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting. To see the abstract while you listen, download the free ConveyMED app: Apple Store click here Google Play click here

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OTA 2023 Annual Meeting Selected Paper: A Comparison of Helical Blade and Lag Screw Fixation in the Treatment of Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures with Cephalomedullary Nails Nov 07, 2023

Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews paper author Dr. Garrett Cavanaugh. This paper was presented at the 2023 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA Board Review Series: Shoulder and Elbow Dislocations Part 2 Oct 31, 2023

Dr. Jonah Davies continues this Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series episode with University of Washington residents Dr. Avery Novak and Dr. Suzanna Ohlsen. They discuss diagnosis and management of shoulder dislocations and elbow dislocations.

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OTA Board Review Series: Shoulder and Elbow Dislocations Part 1 Oct 24, 2023

Dr. Jonah Davies hosts this Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series episode along with University of Washington residents Dr. Avery Novak and Dr. Suzanna Ohlsen. They discuss diagnosis and management of shoulder dislocations and elbow dislocations.

Thank you to Stryker for sponsoring this episode. For more information on the Stryker Alliance program, visit https://alliancecanhelp.com. To listen to the podcast "Help Them Help You: Creating Orthopaedic Trauma Value Through a Hospital Alliance" download the free ConveyMED App and listen: https://share.conveymd.com/b1ro86mQDnqBBkA28 , listen on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/help-them-help-you-creating-orthopaedic-trauma-value/id1505387332?i=1000621492861 or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lmYIBZo5A5YpxGK86Krxr?si=zx9CloCNRkG68o9J_cCtYw

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OTA Board Review Series: Septic Arthritis Oct 17, 2023

Dr. Conor Kleweno hosts this Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series episode along with University of Washington residents Dr. Nate Benner and Dr. Sean Pirkle. They discuss the management of septic arthritis.

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OTA Board Review Series: Open Fractures Part 2 Oct 10, 2023

Listen in to the conclusion of this discussion on Open Fractures with host Dr. Michael Blankstein along with Dr. Josh Blomberg and University of Vermont Chief Resident Dr. Jordan Conroy in the Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series.

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OTA Board Review Series: Open Fractures Part 1 Oct 04, 2023

Dr. Michael Blankstein hosts part one of this two part Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series along with Dr. Josh Blomberg and University of Vermont Chief Resident Dr. Jordan Conroy, focused on Open Fractures.

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Sneak Preview: OTA FractureBook Sep 26, 2023

Host Dr. Michael Blankstein chats with Dr. Anna Miller about the new OTA onlinetext book: The OTA Fracture Book - Current Practice of Fracture and Trauma Management.

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OTA Board Review Series: Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome Sep 19, 2023

Dr. Arun Aneja hosts this Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series episode along with University of Kentucky Residents Drs. Jonathan Grabau, PGY-5, and Andrew Kirk, PGY-3, focused on Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome.

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OTA Board Review Series: Upper Extremity Compartment Syndrome Sep 12, 2023

Dr. Arun Aneja hosts this Ortho Emergencies Board Prep series episode along with University of Kentucky Residents Drs. Matthew Eads, PGY-5, and Trey Moberly, PGY-3, focused on Upper Extremity Compartment Syndrome.

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Stories from the OTA Roy Sanders Traveling Fellowship Sep 05, 2023

Join Dr. Michael Blankstein as he chats with the first group of OTA Roy Sanders Traveling Fellowship participants: Drs. Milton Little, Brandon Yuan, and Emily Wagstrom. They share their experiences, impacts to their practices, program insights, and why they think this is a great opportunity to consider.

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OTA Board Review Series: Cauda Equina Syndrome Aug 22, 2023

Host Dr. Joe Patterson talks with Dr. Andrew Vega, 4th year resident, and Dr. Iain Elliott, Trauma and Spine Fellowship trained Attending Surgeon. They discuss a Cauda Equina Syndrome case with emphasis on understanding the injury, relevant anatomy, evaluation, initial care, surgical planning, and postoperative care.

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Help Them Help You: Creating Orthopaedic Trauma Value Through a Hospital Alliance. Sponsored by Stryker. Aug 17, 2023

Orthopaedic trauma is a complicated service line. Stryker invites you to join Dr. Sanjit Konda, Dr. Samir Mehta, and Stephanie Falconer, RN in this discussion about best practices and case studies that allow surgeons and administrators to achieve value and maximize orthopaedic resources.

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Succession! Passing the Torch at JOT Aug 15, 2023

Join Dr. Michael Blankstein as he interviews Dr. Roy Sanders, current editor-in-chief of the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma and Dr. Bill Ricci, the incoming editor-in-chief of the Journal.

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The Early Years: Research – Building a Program Aug 08, 2023

Join host Dr. Joe Patterson as he moderates a discussion on how to build a research program in an academic setting. Guests include Drs. Ashley Levack, David Shearer, & Paul Matuszewski.

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Core Curriculum Lectures: Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures Jul 26, 2023

Join Dr. Michael Blankstein as he discusses Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures including:

• Preoperative considerations

• Classification: Stable vs. Unstable fractures 

• Implant choice • Intraoperative considerations

• Postoperative management

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Leveraging Social Media for Education Jul 11, 2023

Dr. Yelena Bogdan shares here passion and experience in using Twitter as a platform to educate residents, fellows, and colleagues.

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The Early Years: I Changed Jobs Jul 04, 2023

Dr. Joseph Patterson leads a discussion with Drs. Hrayer Basmajian and Sean Campbell on the challenges of changing jobs early in your career.

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The Early Years: Surgical Education: Balancing Trainees and Myself Jun 27, 2023

Join host Dr. Joe Patterson along with Dr. Krystin Hidden and Dr. Mary Kate Erdman as they discuss balancing the needs of residents with their own professional development.

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Acute Care Orthopaedics: Another Perspective Jun 20, 2023

Dr. Michael Blankstein leads a discussion with Drs. Josh Blomberg, D’Ann Arthur, and Dave Goodspeed as they compare and contrast Acute Care Surgeons and Locums as models for Acute Care Orthopedics.

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PREVENT CLOT - Aspirin or Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Thromboprophylaxis after a Fracture Jun 13, 2023

Drs. Conor Kleweno and Bob O'Toole discuss this landmark paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Game Changers: SPRINT Trial Jun 06, 2023

Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he talks with Dr. Ross Leighton about his involvement in and perspectives on the SPRINT Trial for reamed vs. un-reamed nails and how it changed his practice.

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OTA Past Presidents: Other Ortho Leadership Roles with Richard Kyle, MD, and Marc Swiontkowski, MD May 30, 2023

Host Joseph Patterson, MD, chats with esteemed OTA Past Presidents in a discussion about factors that led them to various orthopaedics leadership roles, and they offer perspectives on how others may attain leadership roles in today's environment.

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OTA Past Presidents: Transitions - Career Progressions Part 2, with Tracy Watson, MD, Jeff Anglen, MD, and Andrew Schmidt, MD May 23, 2023

In the conclusion of this conversation on career transitions, Paul Whiting, MD, leads the discussion with these distinguished OTA Past Presidents.

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OTA Past Presidents: Transitions - Career Progressions Part 1, with Tracy Watson, MD, Jeff Anglen, MD, and Andrew Schmidt, MD May 16, 2023

Paul Whiting, MD, leads this distinguished panel of OTA Past Presidents as they discuss their careers, unexpected challenges they have faced, and recommendations for managing career transitions in Part 1 of this 2-part epsiode.

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OTA Past Presidents: What I Know Now with Lawrence Bone, MD, James Kellam, MD, and Brad Henley, MD May 09, 2023

Arun Aneja, MD, leads this distinguished panel of OTA Past Presidents as they discuss the biggest challenges they faced delivering patient care, how this has changed over the years, and advances that may change orthopaedic trauma care in the future.

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OTA Past Presidents: Leadership and Career Insights with Andrew Pollak, MD May 02, 2023

Past OTA President Dr. Andrew Pollak chats with host Dr. Conor Kleweno about how his OTA Leadership contributed to other impactful opportunities throughout his career.

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OTA After Hours: Is Infrapatellar Nailing Dead? Apr 25, 2023

Listen in as host Dr. Michael Blankstein and Dr. Scott Ryan discuss the controversy surrounding infrapatellar nailing.

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Acute Care Orthopedics: Is It a Thing? Apr 11, 2023

Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he chats with Dr. Jonathan Scherl about a non-traditional career path to Trauma Orthopaedic practice.

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OTA 2022 Annual Meeting Selected Posters Mar 28, 2023

Dr. Michael Blankstein chats with selected Poster Authors at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting:

•Dr. Tyler Moon, Poster #96: Are Infection Rates Increased After Sterilization of the External Fixator During Staged Internal Fixation of High-Energy Tibial Plateau Fractures?

• Dr. Noelle Lily Van Rysselberghe, Poster #97: Are Extreme Distal Periprosthetic Femur Fractures too Distal for Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing? A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study

• Dr. Andrew Hresko, Poster # 102: Management of Aseptic Failure After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Complete Articular Tibial Plateau Fractures

These posters were presented live at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: William Obremskey, MD Mar 14, 2023

Dr. William Obremskey shares some of his career highlights, research and clinical focus, and interesting stories with host Dr. Arun Aneja in this series continuation where we hear from some of the legends or orthopaedic trauma.

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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Delayed Surgery Increases the Rate of Infection in Closed Fractures in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Feb 21, 2023

Host Dr. Conor Kleweno interviews paper author Aditya K. Subramanian to discuss this retrospective review of patients to assess the effect of surgical delay on the risk of infection for closed long bone fractures. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Single-Incision Fasciotomy Decreases Infection Risk Compared to Dual-Incision Fasciotomy in Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fractures with Acute Compartment Syndrome Feb 07, 2023

Host Dr. Sonny Konda interviews paper author Dr. Graham Dekeyser to discuss this retrospective review of patients with ACS and tibial plateau fractures was conducted at 2 Level I trauma centers. multi-center retrospective review rom 10 centers. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Risk Factors for Reoperation to Promote Union in 1,128 Distal Femur Fractures Jan 17, 2023

Host Dr. Conor Kleweno interviews paper authors Dr. Dane Brodke and Dr. Christopher Lee as they discuss this multi-center retrospective review rom 10 centers. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Is Iliosacral Screw Removal Useless? A Causal Analysis of Prospective Observational Data Jan 03, 2023

Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper authors Ms. Natasha McKibben and Dr. Gerard Slobogean as they discuss the results of their prospective study of the removal versus retention of iliosacral screws to relieve pain. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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