Device Nation Podcast

This week, Device Nation sits down with one of orthopaedic trauma's true legends, Dr. Thomas "Toney" Russell. Over four decades, Dr. Russell hasn't just practiced trauma surgery, he's built it. The Russell-Taylor nail. The Intertan. Periloc plates. Osstic bone glue. 30 + U.S. patents.  A career that runs from the Elvis Presley Trauma Center to the C-suites of global med-te...

What a privilege, introducing Device Nation to Aaron Lepper, BONESUPPORT US VP of Sales! CERAMENT G is a product we believe you should consider for YOUR bag, as it's the first and only injectable antibiotic-eluting bone graft indicated for use in the management of bone infection. -Remodels into host bone in 6-12 months (1) -Injectable and flowable -Gentamicin elution above MIC that's rel...

What does it look like when healthcare finance, strategy, and vision all collide in one extraordinary facility? Device Nation is privileged to bring you the story of Indiana Orthopedic Institute's CFO, Jennifer Fry, CPA! From a childhood shaped by veterinary medicine to the C-suite of one of America's most impressive ambulatory surgery centers, Jennifer's path through healthcare is...

Dr. Craig Della Valle shares his thoughts on the past, the present, and the future with Device Nation! Respice, Aspice, Prospice Dr. Della Valle is one of the country's leading Orthopedic Surgeons, and serves as the Aaron G. Rosenberg Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of the Section of Adult Reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center. Ministrare per scientiam   We talk...

A National Sales Meeting is much more than just a "big company meeting", it's a strategic reset, motivational boost, and alignment tool rolled into one. Device Nation is privileged to share just that with this amazing audience courtesy of Surgeons, Reps and Industry professionals I so respect and trust answering this question:  "What's the Fix in 2026?" What do we nee...

Device Nation serves up a hearty "blue plate special" packed with insights, inspiration, and industry wisdom with one of joint replacement's true icons: Dr. Scott Sporer of Rush University Medical Center! With over 23 years at Rush, more than 17,000 joint procedures performed, leadership in the Hip Society, Knee Society, International Hip Society, and as Secretary of the American Jo...

What an honor to begin 2026 with an inspiring conversation with Sports Medicine legend, and AAOS President Dr. Annunziato "Ned" Amendola! We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, his legacy work at Duke, AAOS, NBA shoe consultancy, mentorship, cartilage replacement, even Italian food!! What a towering figure in sports medicine and foot and ankle care at Duke University, where he se...

What a holiday treat under the tree!  Device Nation sits down for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Michael Karch, AI leader, book author, inventor, "Surgeon Santa", and so much more! We talk about his mission work around the world, one very smart drill, the Badlands 135, his work with the US Ski Team, Surgeon Avatars, 9/11, Reese's Peanut Butter cups, Sesame Street, his recent bes...

Device Nation sits down with Dr. Anderson "Andy" Engh, of the iconic Anderson Clinic! Dr. Andy Engh represents the third generation of his family to practice at The Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic, which was founded by his grandfather in 1938.  Dr. Engh is a member of The Hip Society, The Knee Society, and The International Hip Society. He is a consultant reviewer for the Journal of Arthropl...

We presented that prompt to 30 Reps and Surgeons we so respect, here are their answers! Any of them surprise you? Overflow crowd at our 2nd annual AAHKS Rep/Surgeon Town Hall Meeting!  Thank you Drs. Michael Meneghini, Cory Calendine, Brian Fuller, Paul Jacob, Michael Karch, Brown Blackwood and Eric Huebner for helping facilitate an inspiring conversation about AI, practice marketing, social media...

Device Nation sits down for an inspiring conversation with THE world's preeminent authority on bone infection, Professor Martin McNally! We talk Osteomyelitis, FRI, Girdlestone Society, antibiotic stewardship, Solario, ABX delivery carriers,rowing and a product worthy of consideration for your bag, your OR….CERAMENT G! In this episode you will learn: Where we are on the DAIR Where the word “G...

What an incredible treat for the Device Nation audience today, a conversation with world-renowned Surgeon Dr. C. Lowry Barnes AND world-renowned Author, Dr. Henry Cloud! First up on deck, Dr. Henry Cloud, an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. He has an...

What a privilege, introducing Device Nation to bestselling Sci-Fi Author, Programmer, and Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kishore Tipirneni! The developer of "Tempida", an awesome AI-Scribe program to help Surgeons with mind-numbing EHR documentation. A great app, a great add to any Reps bag! 200 Free minutes here: https://app.tempida.com/SignUp?ref=KE8080OM The Complete Trilogy: https://www.amaz...

Episode two in a Device Nation series examining what AI is bringing our way in the operative Orthopedic space! First up on deck is Peter Verillo, CEO of Redefine Surgery:  "Redefine Surgery is developing the Mentor Vision System, an AI platform that helps surgeons implant instruments and devices with speed and precision. By building the world’s richest dataset of expert surgeons, we’re enabli...

Episode one in a Device Nation series examining what AI is bringing our way in the operative Orthopedic space, Grok describes our time today:  "AI programmer Chance Bair and Anderson Clinic Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Murphy discuss the potential perils and pitfalls of integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare, particularly in orthopedics. They highlight AI's transformative...

Truly a likeness that must be carved into Orthopedic Mt. Rushmore, Dr. Merrill Ritter.  We talk about his amazing career, Dane Miller, the Biomet AGC knee, Operation Walk, AAHKS, woodworking, Dr. Larry Dorr and so much more! Kenyon College Tribute: http://bulletin-archive.kenyon.edu/x2705.html Biomet AGC Results: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3978738/ JBJS Retirement Paper: https://www....

A most inspiring conversation with Orthopedic Surgeon and Rep Champion, Dr. Brian Blackwood!  Dr. Blackwood practices in Boulder, Colorado and is leading the charge on social media, fighting the good fight on behalf of OR Device Reps. In this episode we talk: Robotic Joint Replacement Medial Pivot Credentialing  Repscrubs How to be a better Box-Opener ......and so much more!! Dr. Brian Blackwood i...

What a privilege, a conversation with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jon Minter! We talk about his work at Save a Warrior, robotic surgery, infection, 1.5 knees, his time with Dr. Larry Dorr, disasterplasties, Mad magazine....and so much more!! Dr. Minter served on active duty in the US Army during the height of the Cold War in West Germany and in particular West Berlin. He was Chief of Emergency Services...

Meet Dr. Mark Mofid, inventor of Sylke, the first wound dressing made of pure hypoallergenic silk fibroin.  Could this really be the end of "contact dermatitis" in wound closure? In this episode you will learn: Why super glue triggers contact dermatitis The benefits of silk fibroin for wounds Why my Mom hates staples What Ortho can learn from Plastics regarding marketing What happened to...

Device Nation sits down for a conversation with a true living legend in the reconstruction space, Robert Cohen.  A must listen if you are passionate about all things metal, plastic, and digital! Mr. Cohen currently holds the position of President of Stryker’s Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies, and has worked in the medical device industry for over thirty-five years. Mr Cohen has focused...

Device Nation cracks open a few trays with a real Sultan Of Sterile Processing, Hank Balch, and guess what....Zero holes!!! We talk about the amazing journey that led him to his current role as Founder and President of "Beyond Clean" and so much more. I promise you will walk away inspired!! Hank began his career in instrument reprocessing as a frontline technician in 2009, and has served...

Dr. Cynthia Emory, board certified orthopaedic oncologist, treats soft tissue sarcomas, bone sarcomas, metastatic bone disease, lymphoma and myeloma of the bone.  She is a professor and the chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She also serves on the graduate faculty at Wake Forest University Graduate School of Arts and Scie...

Fundamental to EVERY National Sales Meeting is casting vision, getting everyone inspired and excited for the upcoming year!  Device Nation has sought out and solicited the thoughts of Reps, Surgeons and Industry Leaders to do just that, asking all this question:  "2025....What's on Your Mind?" Their answers will hopefully empower, equip, and inspire you to steamroll quota in 2025, a...

"Tis' the Season" to head up to Ontario for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde! We talk about socialized medicine, enabling tech, Kevin O'Leary of Shark Tank, hockey (of course), VR training, even Hummer EV's!!   "Surround yourself with good people, and good things will happen" Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde is an Adult Hip and Knee...

Device Nation sits down for a conversation with an absolute legend in our space, Dr. J. Parvisi , world-renowned orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and educator! Newly-minted Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Acibadem University in Istanbul , Dr. Parvizi brings his expertise in hip joint preservation, periprosthetic joint infection, and venous thromboembolism to his new role. A track record of over...