Distractions

In this episode of Distractions, Mani Kahn and Jessica Rivera discuss the latest research on bone regeneration, including new findings and what it means for healing and patient outcomes.

In this commentary episode from the 2025 Annual Meeting, Mitchell Bernstein and Jill Flanagan discuss key highlights from the event, including the importance of giving surgeons a platform to present research, collaborate with peers, and learn from one another. They reflect on the conversations and innovations that made this year’s meeting impactful while also looking ahead to the upcoming 2026 Ann...

Mitchell Bernstein and Reid Nichols sit down with John Herzenberg, past president of LLRS, for a conversation shaped by purpose, mentorship, and global impact. From knowing since high school that he wanted to become a doctor, to leaving home at 15 for Israel and navigating the path to medicine, he shares how early exposure and mentorship sparked his passion.

Episode 4 is one you don’t want to miss. In this Hall of Fame conversation, hosts Mitchell Bernstein and Reid Nichols sit down with Dr. Dror Paley to unpack the journey that shaped one of the most innovative minds in limb reconstruction. From a lecture in Toronto that sparked his curiosity, to traveling across Europe to train with pioneers like Ilizarov, Paley shares how those formative years buil...

In episode 3, Dr. Mitchell Bernstein, Dr. David Frumberg, Dr. Geoffrey Marecek, Dr. John Scolaro, and Dr. Edward Westrick discuss bone defects, covering common causes, treatment approaches, and evolving ideas

In  Episode 2 , celebrity trainer and NYT best‑selling author  Harley Pasternak  sits down with our President  Mitchell Bernstein  to discuss why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential to perform at your best.

David Frumberg and guest Stephen Quinnan discuss new technologies and more at the 2025 LLRS Annual Meeting.