The OTA Podcast

Join Dr. Markku Nousiainen, University of Toronto Program Director, and host Michael Blankstein as they discuss the Canadian model of competency based training. A timely episode for medical students, current residents, as well as residency directors who want to understand and improve their educational experience. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ . Thanks to our sponsor Stryker. To learn more about to...

Join Dr. John Scolaro, University of California Irvine Program Director, and host Michael Blankstein as they discuss critical learning opportunities from the 'near misses' every resident experiences. A timely episode for medical students, current residents, as well as residency directors who want to understand and improve their educational experience. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ . Thanks to our...

Join Dr. Hassan Mir, University of South Florida Program Director, and host Michael Blankstein as they discuss program curriculum options as well as clinical challenges orthopaedic residents may encounter. A timely episode for medical students, current residents, as well as residency directors who want to understand and improve their educational experience. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ . Thanks t...

Join Harvard Program Director Dr. George Dyer and host Dr. Michael Blankstein as they discuss keys to successfully completing an orthopaedic residency. A timely episode for medical students, current residents, as well as residency directors who want to understand and improve their educational experience. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ . Thanks to our sponsor Stryker. To learn more about today's spo...

Dr. Sonny Konda and Dr. Abhishek Ganta, previously featured in an earlier episode, discuss how the trauma team at NYU responded to the Covid-19 crisis and how it is impacting ongoing care of orthopaedic trauma patients.

Dr. Zuckerman discusses his experience with clinical trials, advocacy efforts through the AAOS, and the importance of diversity in an orthopaedic department. Dr. Sonny Konda hosts this episode of the Icons of Orthopedic Trauma series. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ . Thanks to our sponsor Osso VR: www. OssoVR.com .

Dr. Paul Tornetta discusses his experience with large clinical trials and the importance of teamwork when tackling some of the most difficult clinical challenges. Dr. Arun Aneja hosts this episode of the Icons of Orthopedic Trauma series. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ . Thanks to our sponsor Smith & Nephew: https://www.smith-nephew.com/professional/products/trauma/

Dr. Justin Barad, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and CEO / Co-Founder of Osso VR and Dr. Stefano Bini, Chief Technology Officer UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery have a lively discussion on the use of virtual reality and augmented reality technologies and their current and future role in orthopaedic patient care. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ and thanks to our sponsor www. OssoVR.com .

Join host Dr. Jorge Orbay along with experts such as Drs. Deana Mercer, Ann Golden, Kavi Sachar, and Robert Gray as they discuss novel approaches and current options in the treatment of wrist fractures including the distal radius, distal ulna and DRUJ instability. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ and thanks to our sponsor https://skeletaldynamics.com/ .

Join host Dr. Jorge Orbay along with experts such as Drs. Nathan Hoekzema, Francisco Rubio, and Robert Gray as they discuss current options in the treatment of elbow fractures including olecranon, radial head, monteggia and terrible triad fracture patterns. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ and thanks to our sponsor https://skeletaldynamics.com/ .

Dr. Roy Sanders shares some highlights of his career, how he got started in orthopedics and how he improved as a surgeon while educating his many fellows. Dr. Paul Whiting hosts this episode of the Icons of Orthopedic Trauma series. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ . Thanks to our sponsor Smith & Nephew: https://www.smith-nephew.com/professional/products/trauma/

Dr. Jorge Orbay discusses his experience treating upper extremity injuries and his story of innovation and entrepreneurship with Dr. Sonny Konda, host of this episode of the Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma series.  Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ .  Thanks to our sponsor Smith & Nephew: https://www.smith-nephew.com/professional/products/trauma/

Dr. David Helfet shares some highlights from his career, the influence of his orthopaedic surgeon father, and the evolution of pelvic fracture surgery. Dr. Michael Blankstein hosts this episode of the Icons of Orthopedic Trauma series. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ . Thanks to our sponsor https://skeletaldynamics.com/ .

Dr. Andrew Burgess shares some of his career highlights including the early days in Baltimore as they created a new paradigm in trauma patient care with host Dr. Conor Kleweno in this new series where we hear from some of the legends of orthopaedic trauma. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ . Thanks to our sponsor https://skeletaldynamics.com/ .

Dr. Andrew Burgess shares some of his career highlights including the early days in Baltimore as they created a new paradigm in trauma patient care with host Dr. Conor Kleweno in this new series where we hear from some of the legends of orthopaedic trauma. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ . Thanks to our sponsor https://skeletaldynamics.com/ .

Dr. Chip Routt shares some stories of his vast experience in pelvic and acetabular surgery as he speaks with host Dr. Conor Kleweno in this new series where we hear from some of the legends of orthopaedic trauma. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ .

Dr. James Kellam shares some sage advice from his long and storied career as he speaks with host Dr. Paul Whiting in this new series where we hear from some of the legends of orthopaedic trauma. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/

Dr. Mo Bhandari continues his discussion with host Dr. Arun Aneja in this new series where we hear from some of the legends of orthopaedic trauma.

Dr. Mo Bhandari shares his vast experience with running large multi-center clinical trials with host Dr. Arun Aneja in this new series where we hear from some of the legends of orthopaedic trauma.

OTA President Dr. Michael McKee shares some of his career highlights, research focus, and interesting stories with host Dr. Michael Blankstein in this new series where we hear from some of the legends or orthopaedic trauma.

Drs Austin Fragomen and Arun Aneja discuss indications and surgical technique pearls for using a compression nail in a nonunion. This paper was selected for the Innovations in Bone Defect Management section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day.

Drs. Stephen Quinnan and Conor Kleweno discuss new technologies and techniques in bone transport. This paper was selected for the Innovations in Bone Defect Management section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day.

Drs. Michael Gardner and Sonny Konda discuss current soft tissue approaches and surgical techniques for complex proximal humerus fractures. This topic was one of the papers selected for the Proximal Humerus section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day.

Drs. Munjed Al Muderis and Michael Blankstein discuss current implants, techniques and future directions for osseointegration for amputees. This topic was one of the papers selected for the Amputation section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day.

Drs. Kyle Potter and Michael Blankstein discuss the evolution of and indications for the Modified ERTL technique. This topic was one of the papers selected for the Amputation section of the 2020 OTA Specialty Day