AHF Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab delves into the controversial topic of hip resurfacing with special guest, Professor Justin Cobb, an orthopedic surgeon and chair of orthopedics at Imperial College London. They discuss the history, challenges, and advancements in hip resurfacing, including Professor Cobb's work on the H1 ceramic-on-ceramic hip resurfacing....

Send us Fan Mail Revolutionizing Hip Surgery: Anterior Approach with Prof. Frederic Laude - AHF Podcast Join host Joe Schwab in an in-depth conversation with Professor Frederic Laude, a leading figure in anterior approach hip surgery. In this episode, they discuss the historical roots and key developments of the anterior approach, Laude's innovative educational methodologies, and his growing...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating Surgeon-Industry Contracts with Dr. Joel Matta | AHF Podcast In this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab sits down with Dr. Joel Matta to discuss the critical aspects of surgeon-industry contracts. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dr. Matta provides valuable insights on indemnity clauses, intellectual property, and the importance of legal counsel. He also...

Send us Fan Mail Revolutionizing Patient Recovery: Dr. Andrew Wickline's Mission for Opioid-Free Healing In this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab interviews Dr. Andrew Wickline, an orthopedic surgeon, educator, and author committed to improving patient recovery and education. Dr. Wickline discusses his books 'Less Swelling, Less Pain' for total hip and knee replacements,...

Send us Fan Mail Advancing Orthopedic Surgery in Brazil with Dr. Leandro Ejnisman Join host Joe Schwab on the AHF Podcast as he explores the advancements in orthopedic surgery in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with Dr. Leandro Ejnisman. Dr. Ejnisman shares his decade-long journey of introducing the anterior approach to hip replacement in his community, the role of technology and innovation in modern surgery,...

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Send us Fan Mail Revolutionizing Hip Surgery in Barcelona: Anterior Approach Insights with Dr. Alfonso Alias In this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab chats with Dr. Alfonso Alias, a consultant hip surgeon from Clinic Barcelona, about the transformative impact of the anterior approach to hip replacement surgeries. Learn how Dr. Alias and his team have improved patient recovery times and...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Joe Schwab on the AHF Podcast for Part 2 of our roundtable discussion with Dr. Alex Sah and Dr. Michael Blankstein. This week, we delve into the future of the anterior approach in total hip arthroplasty, the nuances of revision surgery, and challenges that still need to be addressed. We also explore enabling technologies like the Hana table and fluoroscopy, and discuss t...

Send us Fan Mail Join me as I talk with Dr. Alex Sah and Dr. Michael Blankstein about transitioning to Anterior Approach during their practice.

Send us Fan Mail Join us April 25th for Season 2 of the AHF Podcast!  We are gearing up for our 2025 Annual Meeting: Appetite for Disruption. It is shaping up to be another EPIC event! Register by going to: https://anteriorhipfoundation.com/ahf2025-nashville/ and clicking on the "Register" button. See you in Nashville!

Send us Fan Mail In Part III of our series, Joe Schwab continues his discussion with Australian hip surgeons Patrick Weinrauch, Ilan Freedman, and Jit Balakumar, along with orthopedic sales rep Joe Scerri. They discuss the biggest disruptors in their practices, the importance of the surgical team, the role of technology, and their personal experiences with the anterior approach in hip surgeries. M...

Send us Fan Mail In part two of our series, we continue our discussion with Australian hip surgeons Dr. Patrick Weinrauch, Dr. Ilan Freedman, Dr. Jit Balakumar, and orthopedic sales rep Joe Scerri. We delve into the challenges and controversies of Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) hip surgeries in Australia, discuss the impact of patient education via the internet, and explore the role of industry in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joseph M. Schwab delves into the reasons behind the increasing favorability of the anterior approach in total hip arthroplasties in Australia. Featuring insights from hip surgeons Patrick Weinrauch, Jit Balakumar, Ilan Freedman, and Joe Scerri of Applied Medical. Meet our guests: Mr. Patrick Weinrauch - https://brisbanehipclinic.com.au/about-us/a-prof-weinrauch-or...

Send us Fan Mail Find the video version here: https://youtu.be/VvwETRRkQxc Meet our guest surgeons: Dr. Kris Alden - https://www.krisalden.com/ Dr. John Horberg - https://www.premierboneandjoint.com/meet-dr-horberg Dr. Aldo Riesgo - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/22587-aldo-riesgo Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides - https://www.louisvillehip.com/ Dr. Charles Lawrie - https://baptisthealth.net/doctors...

Send us Fan Mail Find the video version here: https://youtu.be/JejtfUfpULE Meet our guest surgeons: Dr. Kris Alden - https://www.krisalden.com/ Dr. John Horberg - https://www.premierboneandjoint.com/meet-dr-horberg Dr. Aldo Riesgo - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/22587-aldo-riesgo Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides - https://www.louisvillehip.com/ Dr. Charles Lawrie - https://baptisthealth.net/doctors...

Send us Fan Mail AHF Revision Roundtable Part Two: Advanced Techniques and Patient Outcomes In this episode of the AHF revision roundtable, Joe Schwab and co-host Dr. Charles Lawrie rejoin the panel of expert orthopedic surgeons, including Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides, Dr. Aldo Riesgo, Dr. John Horberg, and Dr. Kris Alden, to discuss femoral revision techniques. The conversation covers the detailed pr...

Send us Fan Mail AHF Podcast: Insights from Expert Surgeons on Anterior Hip Revision Techniques In this episode of the AHF podcast, hosts Dr. Joe Schwab and Dr. Charles Lawrie dive into the intriguing world of anterior approach hip revision surgeries with notable guests: Dr. Kris Alden, Dr. Aldo Riesgo, Dr. John Horberg, and Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides. The panel discusses their backgrounds, experien...

Send us Fan Mail The AHF Shark Tank In this episode, Joseph M. Schwab interviews Dr. Charlie DeCook, co-founder of the Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF). They discuss the origins and evolution of the AHF Shark Tank, a platform for orthopedic surgeons and innovators to present their ideas to industry executives. The conversation highlights the importance of learning from feedback, the role of capitalis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the AHF podcast, host Joe Schwab interviews Dr. Brian Gladnick from the Carrell Memorial Clinic in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gladnick discusses his background, the history, and the growth of the Carrell Clinic, along with his research on automated impaction in total hip arthroplasty. His study discovered that selective use of automated impaction significantly reduces f...

Send us Fan Mail In this AHF podcast episode, host Joe Schwab talks with Dr. Juan Suarez, an orthopedic surgeon from Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute, about his career journey, innovations in hip replacement surgery, and receiving the 2024 Joel Matta Award for Excellence and Innovation. They discuss his influences, career decisions, adoption of the anterior approach, development of cuptomize te...

Send us Fan Mail AHF Podcast Interview: Atul F. Kamath, MD In this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Dr. Joseph M. Schwab interviews Dr. Atul F. Kamath, a professor of orthopedic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. They discuss Dr. Kamath's extensive background, his journey in orthopedics, his involvement with the Anterior Hip Foundation, and his new role as the Treasurer for the organization. Dr...

Send us Fan Mail AHF Podcast Interview: Charles M. Lawrie, MD In this episode of the AHF podcast, Dr. Joseph M. Schwab sits down with Dr. Charles Lawrie, an orthopedic surgeon at Baptist Health in South Florida and the vice president of the Anterior Hip Foundation. They discuss Dr. Lawrie's medical education and training background, his journey with the anterior hip replacement approach, and...

Send us Fan Mail AHF Podcast Interview: Neil P. Sheth, MD In this episode of the AHF podcast, host Joseph M. Schwab interviews Dr. Neil P. Sheth, who is taking over the scientific program for AHF 2025. Dr. Sheth discusses his journey with the anterior approach to hip replacements, his involvement with Medacta, and his efforts in building a hospital in Tanzania to provide education and care in unde...

Send us Fan Mail In this introductory episode of the Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF) podcast, host Joe Schwab introduces the foundation, its mission, and its community of surgeon innovators, collaborators, and educators. The episode highlights the foundation's goal to advance hip surgery technology and techniques through shared experiences and industry partnerships. Joe also previews clips from...

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