HSS Presents

In this episode of  HSS Presents , Dr. Tyler Mange, MD dives into the modern management of clubfoot in children with pediatric orthopedic surgeons Dr. Shevaun Doyle, MD and Dr. David Scher, MD. They explore the evolution and global adoption of the Ponseti Method, a non-surgical treatment approach that has revolutionized care for this common pediatric foot deformity. Listeners will learn about the...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Peter Sculco, MD, sits down with Dr. Amar S. Ranawat, MD, to talk about the future of robotics in revision joint surgery. With decades of experience in complex hip and knee revisions, Dr. Ranawat shares why he continues to rely on manual techniques and outlines the key principles behind successful outcomes. They discuss the current limitations of robotic system...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Bella Mehta, MD, joins Dr. S. Louis Bridges, Jr., MD, PhD, to discuss the growing impact of artificial intelligence in rheumatology. A leading voice in the field, Dr. Mehta shares how tools like machine learning, large language models, and computer vision are already streamlining clinical workflows, accelerating research, and offering new ways to analyze comple...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Mary “Peggy” Crow hosts a compelling discussion with Drs. Kyriakos Kirou and Robert Spiera on cutting-edge cellular therapies transforming the treatment of autoimmune rheumatic diseases. The panel delves into the science and clinical promise of CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTEs), exploring how these oncology-derived approaches are being a...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Kyle Kunze, chief orthopedic surgery resident at Hospital for Special Surgery, sits down with Dr. Ayoosh Pareek, orthopedic surgeon and Medical Director of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health at HSS. Together, they explore the evolving role of AI in musculoskeletal care—from automating clinical workflows to enhancing diagnostic capabilities—and discuss h...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Samuel A. Taylor, M.D., a sports medicine and shoulder surgery specialist at HSS, hosts an in‐depth discussion on long head of biceps tendon injuries with his esteemed colleagues—mentor Dr. Stephen J. O'Brien, MD, MBA, Dr. James "Beamer" Carr II, and Dr. Sri Pinnamaneni, M.D. The panel delves into the complexities of diagnosing and managing pathology within the...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Austin Kaidi hosts an insightful conversation with Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi and Dr. Peter Derman on the evolving role of endoscopy in spine surgery. The discussion explores the advantages and limitations of uniportal and biportal techniques, touching on learning curves, radiation exposure, and cost-effectiveness. Dr. Derman makes the case for endoscopy as a transfor...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Peter K. Sculco, MD sits down with his colleague Dr. Gwo-Chin Lee, MD, to explore rapid recovery protocols for revision arthroplasty. They compare the well-established, outpatient-focused pathways used in primary joint replacement with the unique challenges of revision surgery—procedures that are longer, more complex, and less predictable. The discussion covers...

In this episode of  HSS Presents , Dr. Peter Sculco is joined by his father, Dr. Thomas Sculco—a renowned expert in joint replacement and director of the Complex Joint Reconstruction Center at HSS—to discuss the evolving role of cones in revision knee arthroplasty. They review how bone loss was managed prior to the advent of cones, the resurgence of impaction grafting, and the shift from hybrid to...

In this episode of  HSS Presents , Dr. Farah Musharbash, a spine surgery fellow at HSS, speaks with his mentors, Dr. Han Jo Kim and Dr. Francis Lovecchio, both expert spine surgeons specializing in complex spinal deformity correction. They discuss the evolution of spinal deformity surgery, advancements in surgical techniques, and the importance of preoperative optimization and postoperative recove...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Jesse Charnoff, an attending physiatrist at HSS specializing in musculoskeletal sports and spine conditions, joins Anil Nandkumar, an advanced clinician and board-certified physical therapist at HSS, to discuss treating pickleball athletes. As the sport continues to grow in popularity, they explore the most common injuries seen in pickleball players, including...

In this episode of  HSS Presents , Dr. Joshua Bram, a current orthopedic surgery resident at HSS, speaks with Dr. Michael Ast, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in rapid recovery, short-stay, and outpatient joint replacement surgery. As part of the  Young Physician Series , they explore different practice models and the process of finding the right first job. Their conversation covers key conside...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Austin Kaidi, MD, an orthopedic surgery resident at HSS, speaks with Dr. Sravisht (Chevy) Iyer, MD, a spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery at HSS. As part of the Young Physician Series, they explore the art and science of teaching trainees in a clinical setting. Their conversation covers strategies for adapting teaching styles to train...

Can listening to music assist patients’ recovery in the perioperative period? On this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Stephanie Cheng, an anesthesiologist and director of the Perioperative Integrative Medicine program at HSS, talks with Dr. Veena Graff, an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Penn Medicine, about the use of music as medicine. They discuss the evidence on using soothing...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Jeffrey M. Ciccone and Dr. Semih Gungor, anesthesiologists at HSS, talk about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, a potentially debilitating condition affecting the extremities. They discuss identifying surgical patients at risk, early diagnosis, and treatment modalities including sympathetic nerve blocks, medications, and implantable neurostimulation devices.

This episode of HSS Presents is Part 2 in a series on cannabis in musculoskeletal care. Join Dr. Seth Waldman, an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at HSS, and Dr. Alexandra Sideris, the C.V. Starr Director in pain research at HSS, as they discuss the role of cannabis in anesthesiology and surgery, including recommendations for perioperative management of cannabis and cannabinoids fr...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Seth Waldman, an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at HSS, talks with Dr. Alexandra Sideris, the C.V. Starr Director in pain research at HSS. Join them in the first episode in a new series devoted to cannabis in musculoskeletal care. They discuss the basic science of cannabinoids, including the endocannabinoid system, and the latest research on th...

In this episode of HSS presents, Dr. James Robinson, a sports medicine physician at HSS, speaks to Dr. Daphne Scott and Dr. Sam Taylor. Dr. Taylor is an HSS physician who currently serves as a team physician for the New York Football Giants. Dr. Daphne Scott currently serves as the Head Team Physician for the New York Knicks. Join them as they discuss their experience including the benefits and ch...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Heidi Prather, a physiatrist at HSS and the founder and Medical Director of the HSS Lifestyle Medicine program, speaks to Karen Griffin, a nurse practitioner at HSS, and Caryn Dugan, the founder of STL Veg Girl. Join them as they discuss the science behind whole-food, plant-based nutrition and the role of nutrition in improving surgical outcomes.

In this episode of HSS presents, Dr. Beth Shubin Stein, the Co-Director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Center (WSMC) at HSS, speaks to Dr. Marci Goolsby, the Co-Director of the WSMC and the Director of Sports Medicine for the WNBA. Join them as they discuss their journeys to the field of sports medicine, treating athletes of all ages, and educating the next generation.      

In this episode of HSS presents, JeMe Cioppa-Mosca, the Senior Vice President of HSS Rehabilitation and Performance, speaks to Dr. Michael Alexiades, a hip and knee surgeon and the Medical Director of the Rehabilitation Department at HSS. Join them as they discuss the history of the rehab department at HSS, how rehabilitation practices have changed over the years, the relationship between the phys...

In this episode of HSS presents, Dr. Matthew Conti, a foot and ankle surgeon at HSS, speaks to Steve Forti, the Chief Wellness Officer at HSS. Join them as they discuss the professional, nutritional, and social implications of alcohol use and sobriety.

In this episode of HSS presents, Dr. James Robinson, a primary sports medicine physician at HSS, speaks to Dr. Kristina Quirolgico, a sports medicine physiatrist at Campbell Clinic and Dr. Mark Drakos, a foot and ankle surgeon at HSS. Join them as they discuss the clinical indications of shockwave therapy and other pearls physicians interested in this technique should know.

In this episode of HSS presents, Dr. Hailey Huddleston, a 4th-year resident at HSS, speaks to Dr. Sabrina Strickland, a sports medicine physician at HSS. Join them as they discuss how a young surgeon chooses a practice model, networks with other physicians, and manages others.

In this episode of HSS presents, Snehal Patel, a physical therapist at HSS with over 23 years of experience, speaks to Dr. Riley Williams, an orthopedic surgeon at the Sports Medicine Institute at HSS. Join them as they discuss the criteria to return to sport after an ACL injury including the timelines, assessments, and metrics.