The Royal Society of Medicine's Orthopaedic Section Podcast

Mr Greg Firth (Royal London Hospital) speaks with us about Perthes and the Neurological Hip. A great episode that covers these important concepts. 

Professor Dan Perry (NIHR Research Professor) speaks with us about developmental dysplasia of the hip, slipped capital femoral epiphysis and paediatric trauma trials. In this engaging and high-yield episode, he describes all the important factors we should be aware of in these common paediatric orthopaedic conditions. 

We speak with Professor Matt Costa (Oxford, UK) about the importance of research in orthopaedics. Is it still important for trainees? How can you get involved? What are the tips and tricks? This lively discussion also covers his own path into pursuing an academic orthopaedic career. A great episode that helps demystify the world of academic orthopaedics. 

We speak with Professor Bert Perey (Vancouver, Canada) about the WRIST trial. We discuss the implications of it's findings and the follow-up studies that may also change practice in the management of distal radius fractures. This lively discussion covers the latest evidence and how to apply it to the patients being treated. 

Mr. Lee Van Rensburg (Cambridge, UK) takes us through elbow trauma including how to keep the elbow stable, tips and tricks for managing the unstable elbow, when to fix or replace a radial head fracture and how to avoid stiffness after elbow trauma. This in-depth discussion covers the evidence and rationale behind different treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes following elbow trauma.&nb...

Mr. Jamie Nicholson (Edinburgh, UK) provides us with the latest evidence in the management of clavicle fractures. This is a very detailed discussion that covers all of the key papers and decision making algorithms employed in their unit.  

Mr. Michael Pearse (Imperial College, London & President-Elect of the RSM Orthopaedic Section) is no stranger to managing patients with significant bone loss and open fractures. He established one of the first orthoplastic centres in the 1990s and has a breadth of experience in improving patient outcomes. This podcast episode will given the listener a detailed insight into how to approach thes...

Professor Robert O'Toole from the SHOCK trauma centre in Baltimore joins us to discuss the results of the FIXIT Study. This was a Prospective Randomized Trial to Assess Fixation Strategies for Severe Open Tibia Fractures: Modern Ring External Fixators Versus Internal Fixation. We also discuss his experience in managing open fractures in the tibia. 

Mr. Fergal Monsell (Bristol, UK) takes us through how to manage open fractures in kids. He also discusses the paediatric trauma network and what he thinks will be the next big thing to improve outcomes for patients.  Fergal Monsell has been a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Children Bristol since 2005. He has a broad-based practice with a special interest i...

Mr. James Hunter (Nottingham, UK) discusses the FORCE, CRAFFT and SCIENCE studies. What are these trials? What should we know about them? And should these change our practice? We also discuss his role as the GIRFT (Get-It-Right-First-Time) paediatric orthopaedic lead for England. 

We speak with Ms Anna Clarke and Mr. Martin Gargan (Bristol, UK) who highlight several important tips, tricks and traps in managing paediatric patients with upper limb and lower limb injuries. This high yield episode is a must listen for any orthopaedic surgeon involved in treating children. 

In episode 12, we speak with Mr. Abtin Alvand (Oxford) who is an expert in treating patients with prosthetic joint infections (PJI). He delivers a powerful and comprehensive review of everything from identifying PJI to the management options. He also speaks about what the future holds in what some consider to be the 'next frontier' in arthroplasty surgery.  We cover the following questions: 1...

We discuss revision knee surgery with Mr. Peter James (Nottingham). Peter James is a consultant surgeon in Nottingham who undertakes a large number of hip and knee replacement operations each year both in the NHS and privately at the Park Hospital and has developed a national and international reputation for revision and complex knee replacement. He has particular expertise and experience in high...

In this episode we cover knee osteotomy surgery and joint preservation with Mr. Matthew Dawson.  Matthew Dawson is one of the leading authorities on osteotomy surgery in the UK and he is a founder member of the Osteotomy Expert Group. Mr Dawson is a strong advocate of the principle of joint preservation in order to prolong knee activity and knee function to the highest level. He launched the...

Mr Dinesh Nathwani (Imperial College) discusses robotic technology in total knee replacement.  Mr Dinesh Nathwani is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Imperial Healthcare Trust with extensive experience in computer assisted knee surgery in partial and total knee replacement, using both the NAVIO and the MAKO systems. Dinesh is the president elect of the computer assisted orthopaedic surgery...

Mr. Alex Liddle (Imperial College) discusses how we can improve outcomes in Total Knee Replacement surgery. Mr Alex Liddle is a Clinical Senior Lecturer in Orthopaedic Surgery at Imperial College whose principal interest is in the improvement of joint replacement surgery through the use of big data and new technologies. He previously undertook a DPhil (PhD) at the Univeristy of Oxford before becom...

Mr. Henry Bourke (Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals) discusses knee ligament injuries including: Henry Bourke completed fellowships at the North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre and The Park Clinic in Melbourne before becoming a dedicated knee consultant at Heatherwood & Wexham Park Hospitals in 2013. Appointed on the retirement of Robin Allum, Henry inherited an established k...

In this episode we discuss meniscal and chondral knee injuries with Mr. Tim Spalding.  Tim Spalding is a renowned Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based at the University Hospitals Coventry whose expertise includes autologous chondrocyte transplantation as well as an unrivalled experience in meniscal transplantation. He is also one of the lead developers of the National Ligament Registry. Quest...

Mr. Raj Bhattacharya (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK) discusses the Royal Society of Medicine Trauma Symposium and his vision during his tenure as president of the Trauma and Orthopaedics section of the society.  All views expressed in this podcast are of the speakers themselves and not of the RSM. Produced by the Orthopaedics Section Council at the RSM. Join in the convers...

Mr Bob Handley (Oxford University, UK) discusses Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) and its importance in Trauma and Orthopaedics. All views expressed in this podcast are of the speakers themselves and not of the RSM. Produced by the Orthopaedics Section Council at the RSM. Join in the conversation #RSMOrtho

We discuss the latest VTE Guidelines, resuscitation in trauma and optimal hip fracture care with Professor Xavier Griffin (University of Oxford, UK) All views expressed in this podcast are of the speakers themselves and not of the RSM. Produced by the Orthopaedics Section Council at the RSM. Join in the conversation #RSMOrtho

We discuss the topics of elbow instability and elbow replacement surgery in trauma with Professor Dr. Roger van Reit (AZ Monica, Belgium)  All views expressed in this podcast are of the speakers themselves and not of the RSM. Produced by the Orthopaedics Section Council at the RSM. Join in the conversation #RSMOrtho

Discussions with Dr. Bill Ricci (Hospital for Special Surgery, USA) regarding peri-prosthetic femoral fractures.  All views expressed in this podcast are of the speakers themselves and not of the RSM. Produced by the Orthopaedics Section Council at the RSM. Join in the conversation #RSMOrtho