The Augment from the AAHKS YAG

Dr. Meneghini, AAHKS President, and Dr. Chen, AAHKS First Vice President, join hosts Dr. Landy and Dr. Schwartz for this episode of the Augment. They discuss the history of how and why AAHKS was created, the development of the Annual Meeting and how it has changed in the past 35 years but preserved the essence of the association’s beginnings. They also discuss development of the specialty committees to ensure the society stays inclusive and relevant to those coming up in training. Dr. Chen provides an overview of the leadership structure from the presidential line to the council chairs and committees, while Dr. Meneghini explains how all those groups work together to accomplish the goals of the association. Topics then turn to development of the AAHKS Resident Course and what the future of arthroplasty practice may look like, among other issues. Listen now! In this episode: David C. Landy, MD, PhD Andrew M. Schwartz, MD R. Michael Meneghini, MD Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBAThe post AAHKS History and Structure with Drs. Meneghini and Chen first appeared on AAHKS.

Dr. Schwartz, chair of the AAHKS Practice Management Committee, joined hosts Dr. Landy and Dr. Weber on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the work of the committee, answering coding questions, developing resources for members on value-based care initiatives and other business-related issues. Other topics include developing a white paper on utilizing PCM coding, how Dr. Schwartz became involved with the committee and more broadly with the business of arthroplasty through his practice. Discussion covers development of value-based care and its evolution, taking on risk and getting more involved in the business of care. To learn more about the committee’s work, listen now and check out the CMS TEAM APM resources and other practice management resources on the AAHKS website. In this episode: David C. Landy, MD, PhD Matthew G. Weber, DO Benjamin Schwartz, MD, MBAThe post AAHKS Practice Management Committee with Dr. Ben Schwartz first appeared on AAHKS.

In a new segment looking at arthroplasty surgical practices around the globe, this episode sees the Augment hosts joined by surgeons from Europe. The discussions include differences in training and practice models, reimbursement in training and practice with both public and private insurance systems. They also discuss patient care, including surgical settings, how patients are referred to arthroplasty surgeons, and the big differences in post operative care. In this episode: Jenna A. Bernstein, MD Peter A. Gold, MD Karina E. Bohlen, MD, MBA, Germany Andrew J. Hughes, FRCS, Ireland Pier F. Indelli, MD, PhD, ItalyThe post European Arthroplasty Perspectives first appeared on AAHKS.

Dr. Stronach and Dr. Saxena, chair and vice chair of the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee, join host Dr. Yoo in this episode of The Augment. They discuss developing and providing patient education resources for members to provide their patients to help the patients understand and process what they are going through. Article topics include total vs. partial knee replacement, preparing the home for recovery, pre- and post-op exercise programs, sex after arthroplasty and much more. Articles are available in English and Spanish, with the most popular articles also translated into Hindi. To learn more about the committee’s work, listen now and check out the AAHKS patient education website, hipkneeinfo.org! In this episode: Charlie J. Yoo, DO, MS Arjun Saxena, MD, MBA Benjamin M. Stronach, MDThe post AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee with Drs. Stronach and Saxena first appeared on AAHKS.

In anticipation of the ABOS Part II Exams taking place July 20-23, YAG is releasing this Q&A to help those members preparing for the exam; good luck! In this episode Augment hosts Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc and Jenna A. Bernstein, MD are joined by YAG Committee Members Peter A. Gold, MD and Connor A. King, MD for a round table discussion on tips, tricks and pitfalls for preparing for the ABOS Part II Examination. Topics include ways to collect and manage preparing your case list, what to do to prepare and what to expect during the exam itself. At the time of recording, Dr. Gold was in the middle of collections and Dr. King was preparing to take the exam. In this episode: Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc Jenna A. Bernstein, MD Peter A. Gold, MD Connor A. King, MDThe post Re-Release: ABOS Part II Exam Q&A first appeared on AAHKS.

Dr. Schwartz, YAG Secretary and AAHKS AIR Director, joins hosts Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Gabrielli in this episode of the Augment. They discuss what the Arthroplasty Implant Registry (AIR) is, how it functions and where it can go in the future. Dr. Schwartz talks about how AIR came about during the COVID pandemic, collecting and identifying images for the database and having users provide feedback to ensure the data is as accurate as possible. To learn more about the registry, listen now and check out AIR! In this episode: Jenna A. Bernstein, MD Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD Andrew M. Schwartz, MDThe post Arthroplasty Implant Registry with Dr. Andrew Schwartz first appeared on AAHKS.

Dr. Jevsevar, Past Chair of the AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee and CEO of OrthoVirginia, joins hosts Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Landy in this episode of the Augment. They discuss Dr. Jevsevar’s journey from small private practice to academic medicine to CEO of a large orthopaedic practice. Discussion also touches on the importance and worth of value-based care to orthopaedic practices, a rise in malpractice claims and self-insurance, among other issues. In this episode: Jenna A. Bernstein, MD David C. Landy, MD, PhD David S. Jevsevar, MD, MBAThe post Value-Based Care and Practice Insurance with Dr. David Jevsevar first appeared on AAHKS.

Dr. Chen, AAHKS First Vice President, joins hosts Dr. Gabrielli and Dr. Wolfstadt in this episode of the Augment, recorded at the 2024 Annual Meeting. They discuss Dr. Chen’s recent appointment as Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, creating a joint culture from residency through practice, being a woman leader in AAHKS and saying “yes” to professional opportunities but maintaining a balance. In this episode: Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBAThe post Orthopaedic Leadership with Dr. Antonia Chen first appeared on AAHKS.

In this episode of the Augment recorded at the 2024 Annual Meeting, hosts Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Wolfstadt are joined by Dr. Suleiman, AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Chair and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Northwestern, to discuss the growth of WIA and how diversity in arthroplasty can continue to grow and benefit surgeons and patients. Discussion also included the importance of professional development in all forms across AAHKS and arthroplasty as well as the impact of the WIA Workforce video, social determinants of care, mentoring and much more! In this episode: Jenna A. Bernstein, MD Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC Linda I. Suleiman, MDThe post Diversity in Arthroplasty with Dr. Linda Suleiman   first appeared on AAHKS.

In this episode of the Augment recorded at the 2024 Annual Meeting, hosts Dr. Rozell, Dr. Gabrielli and Dr. Yang are joined by Dr. Huddleston, the 2023-2024 AAHKS President, to discuss how he become involved with AAHKS, from abstract submission to joining the Advocacy Committee and his work there. Dr. Huddleston also discusses how impressed he is with the passion of AAHKS members, working together to benefit their patients and fellow members alike. Finally, he talks about his work with AJRR, how to take advantage of the opportunities presented to you and more. In this episode: Joshua C. Rozell, MD Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD Freddy Yang, MD James I. Huddleston III, MDThe post The AAHKS Presidency with Dr. Huddleston first appeared on AAHKS.

In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Gabrielli and Dr. Yang are joined by Dr. Vigdorchik, the 2024 AAHKS Program Chair, to discuss the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, starting with how Dr. Vigdorchik got into arthroplasty, then into AAHKS and finally to the program committee. Dr. Vigdorchik shares the steps to preparing the program, which starts at the previous year’s meeting and goes throughout the year. He also discusses the process for symposia review and selection, updating the evaluation process for the more than 1900 abstract submissions, tailoring the program to the important issues of a given year, addressing conflicts in research submissions and much more. In this episode: Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD Freddy Yang, MD Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MDThe post Planning the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting with Dr. Jonathan Vigdorchik first appeared on AAHKS.

In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Rozell and Dr. Bernstein are joined by Dr. Austin to discuss how to have difficult discussions with patients about preparing for, having and recovering from surgery. This includes touching on modifiable or potentially modifiable risk factors, seeing patients seeking a second or third opinion, setting patients’ expectations preoperatively, communicating with patients with complications and much more. Listen now! In this episode: Jenna A. Bernstein, MD Joshua C. Rozell, MD Matthew S. Austin, MDThe post Difficult Patient Discussions with Dr. Matthew Austin first appeared on AAHKS.

In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Rozell and Dr. Wolfstadt are joined by Dr. Kim to talk about building efficiency in an arthroplasty practice. Dr. Kim discusses his training and where his approach to efficiency came from early in his career. He shared important pieces to building efficiency, which includes developing repeatable approaches to primary and revision TJA, safely moving to the outpatient setting, getting buy in from your institutional administration and, most importantly, developing a good team to surround you. In this episode: Joshua C. Rozell, MD Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC Raymond H. Kim, MDThe post Building Efficiency in an Arthroplasty Practice first appeared on AAHKS.

In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Wolfstadt and Dr. Landy are joined by Dr. Hah and Dr. Khan, anesthesiologist and pain management physicians, to discuss research in perioperative pain specific to total joint arthroplasty. They start with chronic painful total knee patient where the pain can’t be easily identified, potential sources of chronic pain and different modalities to treat them. There is also discussion of when to move from thinking about acute to chronic pain and what the future may hold for chronic pain care. In this episode: Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC David C. Landy, MD, PhD Jennifer M. Hah, MD, MS James S. Khan, MD, MSc, FRCPCThe post Perioperative Pain Management in TJA first appeared on AAHKS.

In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Gold are joined by AAHKS Past President Dr. Vail to discuss how an engineering background led him to arthroplasty and arthritis research, what the future may hold for better treating and understanding osteoarthritis and osteonecrosis, the evolution of arthroplasty treatment through his career, changing institutions for the right reasons, and ways to build a thriving orthopaedic department within a larger institution. Discussion also included developing innovation in orthopaedics, small things surgeons can do to stay positive, work on self-care and to ensure the best care for patients. Dr. Vail also shared the challenges and rewards he faced during his AAHKS Presidency. In this episode: Jenna A. Bernstein, MD Peter A. Gold, MD Thomas P. Vail, MDThe post “Legends of Arthroplasty” with Past President Dr. Thomas Vail first appeared on AAHKS.

In this episode of the Augment, YAG leaders discuss the Arthroplasty Today Young Arthroplasty Group Special Issue, which is out now! The Special Issue was edited by former YAG Chair Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum. The group discusses how the Special Issue came about and highlights a few of the articles. Check out the Special Issue and listen to the podcast for a deeper dive! In this episode: Jenna A. Bernstein, MD Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC David C. Landy, MD, PhD Peter A. Gold, MD Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MScThe post YAG Special Issue of Arthroplasty Today Out Now! first appeared on AAHKS.

In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Wolfstadt and Dr. Bernstein are joined by the faculty of the “International Session: Hip and Knee Arthroplasty – A Global Perspective” at the Spring Meeting. Discussion includes a summary of the symposium, providing a perspective from each of the members’ countries about the health care models, the differences from the US system and the work of the International Committee to grow partnerships and exchanges of ideas and knowledge around the globe. In this episode: Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC (Canada) Jenna A. Bernstein, MD (USA) Victor H. Hernandez, MD, MS (USA) Temiloluwa Olufemi, MD (Nigeria) Dario E. Garin, MD (Mexico) Nicolas Restrepo, MD (Colombia) Oliver Marin-Pena, MD (Spain)The post The International Session of the Spring Meeting first appeared on AAHKS.

In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Landy and Dr. Gabrielli are joined by AAHKS Spring Meeting Program Co-Chair Dr. Polkowski to discuss the AAHKS Spring Meeting, including the differences between the Spring and Annual Meetings, as well as what an attendee can expect from and get out of attending the Spring Meeting. From someone who has been in practice for decades to trainees, there’s something for everyone to learn and take back to their practice. In this episode: David C. Landy, MD, PhD Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, MScThe post The AAHKS Spring Meeting with Dr. Polkowski first appeared on AAHKS.

In this episode of the Augment, host Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum is joined by AAHKS Past President Dr. Berry to discuss how he became involved with AAHKS, how you too can get involved, his work as president to manage the rapid growth of the organization and the important areas AAHKS can look to lead in the future. Then hosts Dr. Wolfstadt, Dr. Youngman and Dr. Gold are joined by AAHKS Past President Dr. Lewallen to talk about becoming a doctor and finding arthroplasty as a specialty, remembering to appreciate providing care to his patients and how working together with his team leads to providing better, more efficient and safe care while also lowering burnout. In this episode: Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC Tyler R. Youngman, MD Peter A. Gold, MD Daniel J. Berry, MD David G. Lewallen, MDThe post “Legends of Arthroplasty” with Past Presidents Dr. Berry and Dr. Lewallen first appeared on AAHKS.

In this episode of the Augment, hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and David C. Landy, MD, PhD are joined by AAHKS Past Presidents Michael P. Bolognesi, MD and William A. Jiranek, MD to discuss the development of the longitudinal arthritis bundled care model they have developed at Duke University. The program came from their experience in shorter episode-based bundles, and delivers surgical and non-surgical care for a year or as many as five years. The patients’ care in this bundle is managed by physical therapists overseeing all aspects of arthritis care and works on determining whether a patient is in need of surgery or not. Listen to learn more about the program! In this episode: Jenna A. Bernstein, MD David C. Landy, MD, PhD Michael P. Bolognesi, MD William A. Jiranek, MDThe post Duke University’s Longitudinal Bundled Program first appeared on AAHKS.