Interview with a Pedipod

Join Nick Fletcher as he talks to Dr. John Smith from the University of Utah. Dr. Smith is an icon in pediatric spine surgery and shares his experience in managing complex spinal deformities in young patients, the origin of the Pediatric Spine Study Group, the development of the VEPTR, and lessons learned along the way as his young patients became ready for their "graduation" surgery. 

Nick Fletcher discusses all things PAO and hip preservation with Dr. Mike Millis from Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Millis reflects on the origins of the periacetabular osteotomy, his introduction of this procedure in Boston, defining long term success in hip preservation and the future of the specialty. 

Please enjoy this 50th episode of Interview of a Pedipod where Nick Fletcher speaks with former POSNA presidents and pediatric orthopedic icons: Drs. Beaty, Kasser, and Price. These three legends share their thoughts on personal and practice growth, leadership, and 40 years of friendship through POSNA and their shared love for pediatric orthopedics. 

Nick Fletcher talks with Lindley Wall, chief of pediatric orthopedics at Washington University, about leadership, being a chief in the mid career stage, the POSNA leadership program (PLP), and some controversial topics in pediatric hand surgery (asked by a non-hand surgeon). 

Mike Busch from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) talks to his partner Nick Fletcher about his career as one of the country's first pediatric sports medicine surgeons, the growth of the Atlanta Scottish Rite practice and his groups' transition to CHOA, and the next phase of his life as he winds down to retirement.