Peds Ortho

The Pediatric Spine Study Group (PSSG), Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), and POSNA collaborate in this episode about new technology in spine surgery, including navigation, robotics, AI, 3D-printed screw guides, patient-specific rods, and more. Your hosts Carter Clement (Children’s New Orleans), Dominick Tuason (Yale), and Anthony Catanzano (Duke) lead a discussion with an esteemed panel of pediat...

This episode concludes our coverage of EPOSNA 2024, the combined meeting of POSNA and EPOS. Guests include: Dr. Jack Flynn (POSNA) and Dr. Manoj Ramachandran (EPOS) – co-moderators of Session 5 ("Bag O’ Bones"), Dr. Nick Fletcher (POSNA) and Dr. Dan Sucato (POSNA) – moderators of Sessions 6 & 7 (Award-Nominated Papers), Dr. Jill Flanagan (POSNA) and Dr. Franck Accadbled (EPOS) – co-moderators...

This episode covers highlights from EPOSNA 2024, the combined meeting of POSNA and EPOS. Guests include: Dr. Jonathan Schoenecker (POSNA) and Dr. Melinda Witbreuk (EPOS) – co-moderators of Session 1 (Trauma), Dr. Peter Newton (POSNA) and Dr. Carol Hasler (EPOS) – co-moderators of Session 2 (Best of Spine), Prof. Deborah Eastwood (EPOS) and Dr. Steven Frick (POSNA) – co-moderators of Session 3B (Fo...

Dr. Jonathan Schoenecker from Vanderbilt joins the show to discuss his recent research on using CRP to manage musculoskeletal infections. This episode also covers recent research on the value of axial imaging in infections, numerous hip preservation treatments and considerations, and more. This episode is sponsored by OrthoFix. Your hosts are Craig Louer from Vanderbilt, Carter Clement from Childr...

This month we are joined by Dr. Raymond Liu from Case Western Reserve and Rainbow Babies in Cleveland to discuss his work on skeletal maturity grading systems, patient reported outcomes in limb deformity, and 3D anatomical studies. Hear about Mongolia pushing the limits in rigid nailing of pediatric femur fractures and stick around for highlights from the lightning round including ultrasound for f...

Dr. Mark Seeley from Geisinger Health System joins the show for a stimulating discussion on a wide range of topics including his practice as an employed surgeon in a healthcare system with its own health plan and some of the unique opportunities this provides. We discuss the role of surgeons in stewardship of healthcare spending. Dr. Seeley elaborates on his work in education and his recent study...

Dr. Dan Perry, a children’s orthopaedist and NIHR research professor from Liverpool, joins the show to discuss his recent research, including numerous ongoing multicenter trials spanning the UK and beyond: SCIENCE, CRAAFT, FORCE, BASIS, ODD SOCKS, to name a few. The lightning round touches on compartment syndrome in ECMO, why pedipods get low online reviews, and more. Your hosts are Carter Clement...

Drs. Tyler McDonald from the University of South Alabama and Phil Nowicki from Grand Rapids host this year’s coverage of the IPOS meeting. Guests include Dr. Todd Milbrant from Mayo who discusses IPOS planning and Ponseti casting pitfalls, Dr. Kishore Mulpuri from the University of British Columbia who discusses orphan hip conditions, Dr. Tony Riccio from TSRH who discusses foot deformities includ...

Drs. Phil Nowicki of Grand Rapids and Tyler McDonald of University of South Alabama host this year’s coverage of the IPOS meeting. Guests include Dr. Woody Sankar of CHOP who discusses hip preservation in Charcot Marie Tooth and balancing our national workforce, Dr. Wade Shrader of Nemours who discusses neuromuscular care including 1st ray fusions, Dr. Bob Cho of the Los Angeles Shriners who prese...

Dr. Noelle Larson from Mayo Clinic joins the show to discuss her recent research.  We discuss pearls and pitfalls of RCTs in orthopedics when discussing her famed Minimize Implants Maximize Outcomes study. We discuss new ways for eliciting patient and family surgery preferences with regards to VBT vs. PSF choices. We also touch on the evolving role of AI in pediatric orthopedics and enabling techn...

Dr Henry Ellis from TSRH joins the show to discuss his research on the functional outcomes of open vs. arthroscopic cam resection. Highlights from the lightning round include the impacts of seemingly benign parts of care like saw blades/Dermabond/Pavlik harnesses, the recovery process after femoral flex nails, and more. Your hosts are Carter Clement from Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Julia S...

Dr Ishaan Swarup from UCSF joins the show this month to discuss distal tibial physeal fractures. Highlights from the lightning round include the interplay of race, socioeconomic status and self-image in scoliosis, measuring rotation with advanced imaging and clinical examination, and selective dorsal rhizotomy. Your hosts are Julia Sanders from Children’s Hospital Colorado, Carter Clement from Chi...

Dr. Christopher Makarewich from University of Utah and the Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital returns to the show to discuss his recent research on guided growth in achondroplasia. The lightning round delves deeper into achondroplasia including medical treatment and elective limb lengthening. Your hosts are Josh Holt from University of Iowa, Carter Clement from Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, an...

Ira Zaltz, Peter Newton, James Wall, Rene Caissie, and Manoj Ramachandran join the show to discuss their experiences developing innovative products in the field of pediatric orthopaedic surgery and beyond. The broad-ranging conversation covers their personal journeys, raising funding for new ventures, partnering with industry, mistakes they made, and more! Your hosts are Carter Clement from Childr...

Ira Zaltz, Peter Newton, James Wall, Rene Caissie, and Manoj Ramachandran join the show to discuss their experiences developing innovative products in the field of pediatric orthopaedic surgery and beyond. The broad-ranging conversation covers their personal journeys, raising funding for new ventures, partnering with industry, mistakes they made, and more! Your hosts are Carter Clement from Childr...

Dr. Ben Shore from Boston Children's joins the show to discuss his recent research on trauma, infection, discharge planning, neuromuscular hips, and more. The lightning round covers Vitamin D deficiency, scoliosis bracing, guided growth, and shared decision making. This episode is sponsored by Depuy Synthes Spine. Your hosts are Craig Louer from Vanderbilt, Carter Clement from Children’s Hospital...

Dr. Coleen Sabatini from UCSF joins the show to discuss implicit bias and bullying in our field, changing and international trends in supracondylars, and two international orthopedic public health issues she is immersed in solving: gluteal fibrosis and post-injection paralysis. The lightning round highlights new ultrasound techniques, SCFE implants, and more.    Your hosts are Carter Clement from...

This special episode brings you highlights from the 2023 annual POSNA meeting in Nashville. Guests include Pat Cahill from CHOP, Jeanne Franzone from Nemours, Neeraj Patel from Lurie Children's Hospital, Greg Mencio from Vanderbilt, and Jonathan Schoenecker from Vanderbilt. Your hosts are Carter Clement from Children's Hospital of New Orleans, Craig Louer from Vanderbilt, and Julia Sanders from Ch...

This special episode brings you highlights from the 2023 annual POSNA meeting in Nashville. Special guests include Colin May from Boston Children's and Jaime Denning from Cincinnati Children's (foot & ankle subspecialty session), Ben Sheffer from Campbell Clinic and Ryan Muchow from the Lexington Shriners Hospital (trauma subspecialty session), Ben Shore from Boston Children's (CORTICES study grou...

Dr Matt Ellington from Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics joins the show this month! We discuss pain management for ACL reconstruction and the danger of opioid use disorders, as well as grit scores and Dr Ellington’s pearls for a variety of sports cases. The lightning round highlights the outcomes of THA in pediatric patients, spinal trauma classification systems, and long term outcomes after sco...

Joshua Klatt of The University of Utah joins the show to discuss his recent randomized prospective trial on casting material in pediatric forearm fractures. He will then enlighten the audience with the "one right way" to approach a variety of controversial spine, hip, and trauma conditions. Host Joshua Holt from University of Iowa leads the session with co-hosts Carter Clement (Children's Hospital...

Dr. Derek Kelly from Campbell Clinic Orthopedics in Memphis, TN joins the show to discuss his recent article about Ponseti casting performed by MDs and PTs. We will "stir the pot" by asking Dr. Kelly about his treatment preferences in controversial foot and hip cases. The lightning round focuses on recent publications from top peds orthopedic journals. Your hosts are Craig Louer from Vanderbilt, J...

Spine enthusiasts, rejoice!  An expert panel joins the podcast to discuss and debate the techniques, indications, and all aspects of performing Posterior Column Osteotomies for pediatric spine deformity. Your hosts are Lorena Floccari from Akron Children's Hospital, Kenneth Illingworth from Cedars-Sinai Hospital LA, and Craig Louer from Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Music by A. A. Alto. Expert P...

Jack Flynn and Alex Gornitzky from CHOP and University of Michigan, respectively, join the show to discuss their recent article on the psychology of scoliosis bracing. The lightning round focuses on recent publications by Dr. Flynn with some controversies mixed in to give the guests a chance to "stir the pot." Your hosts are Carter Clement from Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Josh Holt from Un...

A special episode recorded live at IPOS, the International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium. Esteemed guests include Woody Sankar from CHOP, Jennifer Bauer from Seattle Children's, David Skaggs from Cedars Sinai, Jaysson Brooks from TSRH, Sandra Jarvis-Selinger from University of British Columbia, Suken Shah from Nemours, and Derek Kelly from Campbell Clinic. This episode is sponsored by Depuy Synt...