OrthoJOE

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Erica Taylor, MD, MBA (Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon; Vice Chair of Culture, Engagement, and Impact in the Department of Orthopaedics at Duke) in a wide-ranging discussion focusing on how health equity, organizational culture, and cross-disciplinary collaboration can improve patient outcomes, strengthen teams, and deliver measurable v...

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Jeffrey Katz, MD, MSc (Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rheumatology at Mass General Brigham), in a discussion of his career path, leadership in orthopaedics, and the importance of mentorship, curiosity, and lifelong learning.     Subspecialties:   Essentials  Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast (00:01:12) - Jeff Katz on The Rheu...

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Jim Kellam, MD, discusses his history with orthopaedic trauma in North America with Anna Miller, MD.  Links:   Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940.  https://bit.ly...

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss best practices and common challenges in planning secondary analyses from clinical trials, including data collection and analysis protocols, the distinction between primary and secondary questions, hypothesis-driven design, statistical power, process transparency, and dissemination strategies.    Subspecialties:   Trauma  Orthopaedic Essentials    Links:   Shu H...

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Julie Switzer, MD, in a discussion on the evolution of geriatric surgery over time, with a focus on the importance of collaboration with specialists from other fields and the need to move beyond surgical interventions toward comprehensive perioperative care.     Subspecialties:   Trauma    Links:   OTA:  https://ota.org/#/+/0/score/desc/...

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, James Ficke, MD, describes his relationship with his teacher, mentor, and friend, Richard Haynes, MD, in conversation with Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD.  Links:   Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub...

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Mark Pahuta, MD, PhD, FRCSC (Associate Professor and W.H. Kwok Chair in Spine Surgery Research, McMaster University) in a discussion on a recent prospective study focusing on dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery.    Subspecialties:   Spine      Links:   Louie PK, Lipson P, Alostaz M, Bansal A, Cherel M, Reynolds L, Shen J, Eley N,...

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Jim Heckman (Editor Emeritus, JBJS) in a discussion about his tenure and contributions as Editor-in-Chief, including the transformation of the "Gray Journal" into a more modern, evidence-based publication by implementing electronic manuscript processing system, redesigning the cover, and establishing a biostatistics review process.    Subspe...

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Anthony Guanciale, MD, reflects on the impact the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association has had on his career, in conversation with Bernie Stulberg, MD.  Links:   Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Ep...

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Sanjeev Sabharwal (Editor,  JBJS Reviews)  in a discussion about his path to the role, stepping into the shoes of his predecessor Tom Einhorn, the importance of embracing a growth mindset, and his vision for the future of the journal.     Subspecialties:   Orthopaedic Essentials    Links:   none  Chapters (00:00:03) - Interview (00:01:30) -...

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Vern Tolo (Editor Emeritus, JBJS) in a discussion about his tenure as Editor-in-Chief, including the decision to split the EIC and CEO roles, adapting to the new role and structure, navigating a variety of challenges in the field of publishing, and expanding the JBJS portfolio for greater impact on patient care.    Subspecialties:   Orthopae...

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Dr. Surena Namdari moderates a conversation with Dr. Gerald Williams about the evolutions of shoulder arthroplasty.  Links:   Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. ...

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Saroo Sharda (Associate Dean Equity & Inclusion Faculty of Health Sciences, Associate Clinical Professor, Dept of Anesthesia, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University), who shared her insights on recognizing and addressing microaggressions in the medical field, emphasizing the importance of education and awareness. Subspecialt...

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss the development of OrthoEvidence, an online platform that delivers evidence-based summaries of RCTs to help busy orthopaedists stay current with and confident in the medical literature. Mo also reflects on a recent visit to Paisley Park, using Prince’s creative workspace as a springboard for a broader conversation about creativity, discipline, and work ethic. ...

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Andrew Pollak, MD, discusses his history with orthopaedic trauma in North America with Anna Miller, MD.  Links:   Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940.  https://bit...

In this episode, Mo and Marc welcome special guest Kamran Hamid (hospital CMO, team doctor for Chicago Bulls and White Sox, and award-winning comedian) in a discussion about his unique journey in medicine, stand-up comedy, and rap, along with the lessons learned along the way.    Subspecialties:   Orthopaedic Essentials    Link:   Kamran’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thisiskomron/reels/?...

In this episode, Mo and Marc take a look back at several highly viewed studies that were published in The Journal in 2025 and share their predictions of what will shape the field of orthopaedics in 2026. Subspecialties: Orthopaedic Essentials Ankle Knee Link: Khojaly R, Rowan FE, Shah V, Nagle M, Shahab M, Ahmad AS, Dahly D, Taylor C, Niocaill RM, Cleary M. Immediate Weight-Bearing Compared with N...

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Richard Lackman, MD, discusses the influence of Ronald Bruce Heppenstall, MD, on his career and the TCOA, in conversation with Marc Swiontkowski, MD.       Links:   Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222...

In this episode, Mo and Marc welcome special guest Rock Patel (Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan) for a fascinating discussion about his globe-trotting adventures and career journey—and how professional and personal growth often stem from adversity.     Subspecialties:   Orthopaedic Essentials  Spine    Link:   Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/rockpatelmd00/?hl...

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Anton Lambers (orthopaedic surgeon based in Bright, Victoria, Australia) in a discussion on his unique and transformative gap-year experience, spent travelling in a caravan with his family around the coast of Australia, visiting orthopaedic surgeons along the way.    Subspecialties:   Education and Training  Orthopaedic Essentials     Li...

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, James Keeney, MD, discusses his history with the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, in conversation with Bernie Stulberg, MD.       Links:   Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print....

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Thomas Frydendal, PhD (physiotherapist and researcher at Aarhus University in Denmark) in a discussion about his study entitled "Total Hip Replacement or Resistance Training for Severe Hip Osteoarthritis," published in NEJM in 2024.    Subspecialties:   Hip  Orthopaedic Essentials    Links:   Frydendal T, Christensen R, Mechlenburg I, Mikkel...

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss the ongoing process of reimagining The Journal, including the reorganization of the editorial board, a redesign of the cover, and the introduction of new article types and theme issues, with an emphasis on globalizing the journal's content and authorship to provide high-impact, gold standard information to MSK practitioners worldwide.     Subspecialties:   Basi...

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Sanjeev Sabharwal, MD, MPH, talks with his mentor Hugh Watts, MD, about the evolution of pediatric orthopaedics in North America.     Links:   Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print....

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest and OrthoJoe listener Josh Blomberg, MD (trauma surgeon at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah, WI) in a discussion on the benefits of outside reading and its impact on broadening knowledge, enriching life, reducing stress, increasing enjoyment, fostering personal growth and creativity, and stimulating interesting conversations.     Subspecialties:...