The OTA Podcast

The OTA Podcast Channel is your home for conversations with leading experts in orthopedic trauma. Directed and hosted by the OTA podcast committee, listeners can expect to hear 1-1 interviews with thought leaders, panel discussions on key subjects, hot topic debates from the masters, and timely reviews of clinical papers. The episodes will be structured in series, by subject, and will be 30 minutes in length or less, making it convenient for our members and other listeners. Education is an important mission of the OTA and we are pleased to add the OTA podcast channel to our robust offering of learning opportunities.

In the Booth 2025: COBRAS Trial / ORiF Study

Dr. Gerard Slobogean chats with Drs. Ken Egol and Matthew Kingery about the findings of the Comparison of Bracing with Coaptation Splinting for the initial treatment of acute humeral shaft fractures in the first part of the episode. In the second part of the episode, Dr. Slobogean speaks with Prof. Ben Ollivere about the Operative Rib Fixation RCT results.  Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting.

11-11
18:32

First OTA Meeting as an Attending Surgeon

Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he chats with new OTA members Drs. Justin Hellwinkle and Mariel Rickert about their experiences at the Annual Meeting.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

11-04
10:57

Great Debates: Limb Salvage in Older Adults

Host Gerard Slobogean, MD talks with Raymond Pensey, MD and Phillip Lam, MD about treating the older patient faced with limb salvage vs. amputation.

10-28
24:40

What it Means to be a Military Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Alex Crespo speaks with Colonel Dan Stinner, MD about his experience as a US Army surgeon and how young surgeons can pursue military service. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

10-21
31:48

INDUSTRY SPONSORED PODCAST: Modern Management of Pelvic Fractures in Our Elders. Sponsored by SI-BONE

This episode is sponsored by SI-BONE®, Inc., the designers of the iFuse TORQ® and iFuse TORQ TNT® Implant Systems. In this podcast, Malcolm DeBaun, MD from Duke University moderates a discussion on the management of geriatric pelvic ring injuries with Augustine Saiz, MD of UC Davis and Michael Gardner, MD of Stanford University. The surgeons share their clinical perspectives and experiences in treating these injuries, discussing current approaches to operative and non-operative management, fixation strategies, and advancements in implant technology that may inform patient care decisions. To learn more about the SI-BONE trauma portfolio, including the iFuse TORQ® and iFuse TORQ TNT® Implant Systems, please visit si-bone.com/providers. Healthcare professionals should refer to the Instructions For Use for indications for use, contraindications, warnings, and precautions at si-bone.com/label.

10-16
21:13

Great Debates: Should Fibula Fractures be Treated with IM Nails?

Join Alex Crespo, MD and Hassan Mir, MD as they debate the role of fibular IM nailing in the treatment of ankle fractures. Click for the abstract link. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org  

10-14
25:40

INDUSTRY SPONSORED PODCAST: Next Level Nailing: Maximizing New Tibial Nail Technology for Orthopedic Trauma Care. Sponsored by Smith+Nephew

Join host Dr. Roy Sanders in an engaging conversation with Drs. Dan S. Chan, Joe Hsu, Jim Krieg, and Prof. Ben Ollivere as they explore the next generation of tibia nailing systems designed to enhance patient outcomes and streamline surgical procedures.  Link: TRIGEN MAX Tibia Nailing System Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this industry sponsored podcast are those of the presenters and sponsor and do not necessarily reflect the views of the OTA.  Inclusion of industry supported content on the OTA podcast platform should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any product, service, or company.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

10-09
44:32

JOT Supplementary Discussion: Pelvis Stress Radiographs in Lateral Compression Injuries: What is the Supporting Evidence?

Dr. Joseph Patterson hosts a discussion with Dr. Paul Tornetta and Dr. Aonnicha Burapachaisri on the role of stress radiographs in treating lateral compression injuries in this new series featuring JOT articles. Click here for the abstract link For additional educational resources visit OTA.org  

10-07
26:41

JOT Supplementary Discussion: Frailty Index as a Risk Stratification Tool in Bundled Payments

Join host Alex Crespo, MD as he chats with author Michael Weaver, MD about the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma article on the Frailty Index as a possible stratification tool in the CMS hip fracture bundle. To access the abstract, click here. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

09-23
17:02

INDUSTRY SESSION PODCAST: Healing in Motion: Innovations in Orthopedic Trauma with Apex Nailing Systems. Sponsored by OrthoXel.

Sean Campbell, M.D., and Augustine Saiz, M.D., from UC Davis join Assoc. Prof. Hannah Dailey, OrthoXel's Chief Scientific Officer, to discuss the challenges of tibial fracture healing and the role of controlled axial micromotion in patient outcomes. Drawing on both research and real-world cases, they examine mechanobiology, patient risk factors, nonunion concerns, and share their initial clinical experiences with the Apex Tibial Nailing System, where micromotion has shown clear benefits. Explore the full episode resources on our website → https://shorturl.at/0eJU6 Connect with us on LinkedIn → https://shorturl.at/Dul3G Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this industry sponsored podcast are those of the presenters and sponsor and do not necessarily reflect the views of the OTA.  Inclusion of industry supported content on the OTA podcast platform should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any product, service, or company.

09-18
25:49

Great Debates: ORIF vs Revision of B2 Periprosthetic Fractures

Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he and Professor Rodrigo Pesantez debate the treatment options for Vancouver B2 periprosthetic fractures and stress the importance of knowing how and when to fix or revise. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

09-16
27:39

INDUSTRY SPONSORED PODCAST: Bone Infection Management Tools You Should Know. Sponsored by BONESUPPORT™.

This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, makers of CERAMENT® G – an FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit https://www.bonesupport.com/en-us/products/cerament-g/ Scott M. Sandilands, DO moderates a conversation about the uses of CERAMENT G in open fractures and fracture-related infections with Peter Everson, MD and Augustine Saiz, MD. The conversation highlights the 2-CAN technique for IM nailing, where CERAMENT G is delivered alongside intramedullary fixation to provide both structural stability and targeted local antibiotic delivery. Interested in staying in touch? Follow BONESUPPORT on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bonesupport-ab/ References discussed in this episode: ·       McNally, M. A., et al. "Mid- to long-term results of single-stage surgery for patients with chronic osteomyelitis using a bioabsorbable gentamicin-loaded ceramic carrier." Bone Joint J. 2022; 104-B(9): 1095-1100. ·       Henry, L., et al. "Long-Term Follow-Up of Open Gustilo-Anderson IIIB Fractures Treated With an Adjuvant Local Antibiotic Hydroxyapatite Bio-Composite." Cureus. 2023; 15(5). For additional educational resources visit OTA.org Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this industry sponsored podcast are those of the presenters and sponsor and do not necessarily reflect the views of the OTA.  Inclusion of industry supported content on the OTA podcast platform should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any product, service, or company.

09-11
32:17

Great Debates: Weight-bearing After Periarticular Fracture Repair - To Let Them Walk or Not?

Dr. Greg Gaski hosts an engaging conversation with Drs. Peter Mittwede, and Rob Wetzel on treatment protocols following periarticular fracture repair including controversial topics with limited high-level evidence: pelvis, acetabulum, distal femur, tibial plateau, and pilon fractures. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

09-09
34:45

Great Debates: Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment of Humeral Shaft Fractures

Dr. Joseph Patterson moderates another lively debate with Dr. Josh Blomberg and Dr. Charalampos Zalavras on the topic of Operative versus Nonoperative Treatment of Humeral Shaft Fractures. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

09-02
36:00

Great Debates: Do All Isolated Femur Fractures Need a Skeletal Traction Procedure in the ED?

Dr. Greg Gaski hosts Drs. Brian Mullis and Bill Obremsky as they discuss the use of skeletal traction in isolated femur fractures. They discuss how they were trained and how their treatment of these fractures has changed over time based on clinical data and personal experiences of patients treated with and without traction.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

08-26
25:07

Great Debates: Hindfoot Fusion Nail for Low Demand Older Adult Patients with Distal Tibia or Ankle Fractures

Listen in as host Dr. Gerard Slobogean talks with Dr. Marcus Sciadini about use of hindfoot nails to treat low demand patients's pilon fractures.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

08-19
24:36

AI in Orthopaedic Trauma Part 2

Drs. Alex Crespo and Christian Pean conclude the conversation about the interesting potential use cases of AI in Orthopaedic Trauma. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

08-12
21:46

AI in Orthopaedic Trauma Part 1

Host Dr. Alex Crespo chats with Dr. Christian Pean about the potential of AI in Orthopedic Trauma in part 1 of this 2 part series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

08-05
27:05

Great Debates: Geriatric Distal Femur fractures

Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Suman Medda discuss the many fixation options in the management of geriatric distal femur fractures.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

07-29
21:05

Great Debates: Mini-fragment Fixation for Complex Pilon Fractures

Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Sean Campbell discuss the history of mini fragment fixation and its application in complex pilon fractures. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

07-22
19:59

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