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OrthoJOE

Mohit Bhandari and Marc Swiontkowskiorthojoe.castos.com
Keeping current with orthopaedic science and research. A podcast from JBJS and OrthoEvidence, featuring Mohit Bhandari, MD and Marc Swiontkowski, MD.
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Episodes

Executive Editor Spotlight with special guest Nico Piuzzi

In this episode, Mo and Marc chat with Executive Editor Nico Piuzzi (Vice-Chair of Research, Cleveland Clinic) in a discussion focusing on innovation, biologics, robotics, arthroplasty, osteoarthritis, and periprosthetic infection. Subspecialties: Orthopaedic Essentials

Jul 23, 202519 min

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 23)

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Paul D. Sponseller, MD, and Stuart L. Weinstein, MD, discuss Dr. Weinstein’s career in orthopaedics and highlight the past, present, and future of idiopathic scoliosis care and management. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ JBJS Or...

Jul 16, 202533 min

A Chat with Dr. Evalina Burger-Van Der Walt

In this episode, Mo and Marc chat with Dr. Evalina Burger-Van Der Walt about her inspiring personal and professional journey, from growing up in South Africa to becoming the first female chair of orthopaedics at the University of Colorado, with a focus on her approach to leadership, mentorship, resident support, facing challenges, and achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. Subspecialties: Orthopaedic Essentials Spine Trauma Education and Training...

Jul 09, 202521 minEp. 114

Literature Beyond Orthopaedics: The Myriad Benefits of Outside Reading

In this episode, Mo and Marc share their insights on the importance of outside reading and its impact on broadening knowledge, enriching life, increasing enjoyment, and fostering creativity. Links: Paulo Coelho. The Alchemist. https://rb.gy/ks2tao Ernest Hemingway. The Old Man and the Sea. https://rb.gy/669rno Ernest Hemingway. For Whom the Bell Tolls . https://rb.gy/90va2b Siddhartha Mukherjee. The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer. https://rb.gy/3yb67u Solomon. The Book of Proverb...

Jun 25, 202527 min

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 22)

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Ross K. Leighton, MD, FRCSC, FACS, discusses his history with orthopaedic trauma in North America with Anna Miller, MD. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5 OrthoCorps submission guidelines: ht...

Jun 18, 202513 min

GLP-1 Agonists, Weight Loss, and Surgical Outcomes, with special guests Karim Ramji and Jamie Le

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guests Karim Ramji (bariatric surgeon, entrepreneur, and researcher at McMaster University) and Jamie Le (internal medicine and obesity specialist at HOW Clinics) in a discussion on GLP-1 agonists and their role in orthopaedics, particularly for weight loss and surgical outcomes. Links: Kim BI, LaValva SM, Parks ML, Sculco PK, Della Valle AG, Lee GC. Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Decrease Medical and Surgical Complications in Morbidl...

Jun 11, 202528 min

Evidence-Based Management and Leadership Philosophies, with special guest Rudolf Poolman

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Professor Rudolf Poolman (Leiden University, OLVG) in a discussion about evidence-based management, leadership, curiosity, Stoicism, and the importance of questioning everything. Links: Ioannidis JP. Why most published research findings are false. PLoS Med. 2005 Aug;2(8):e124. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020124. Epub 2005 Aug 30. Erratum in: PLoS Med. 2022 Aug 25;19(8):e1004085. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004085. PMID: 16060722; PMCID: PMC1...

May 21, 202524 min

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 21)

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Jeffrey Abrams, MD, discusses his relationship with Richard Hawkins, MD, FRCS(C), and the community and friendships fostered by the TCOA, in conversation with Ronald Navarro, MD. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ JBJS OrthoCorps: ...

May 14, 202515 min

Femoral Neck Fractures in Younger Patients, with special guest Brad Petrisor

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss are joined by special guest Brad Petrisor, MD, FRCRC (Professor Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University) to discuss femoral neck fractures in younger patients, with a focus on the question of which outcomes really matter? Links: Wagner BC, Oliver WM, Bell KR, Scott CEH, Keating JF, White TO, Clement ND, Duckworth AD. Outcomes for Younger Patients with Femoral Neck Fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Apr 2;107(7):678-686. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00582. Epub 20...

May 07, 202518 min

Chronic Non-Cancer Spine Pain, with Special Guest Jason Busse

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Jason Busse (Professor, Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University; Canada Research Chair) to discuss his recent BMJ systematic review and network meta-analysis on chronic non-cancer spine pain, with an emphasis on the relative benefits of interventional vs. sham procedures. Links: Wang X, Martin G, Sadeghirad B, Chang Y, Florez ID, Couban RJ, Mehrabi F, Crandon HN, Esfahani MA, Sivananthan L, Sengupta N, Kum E, Rathod P, Yao L, Morsi R...

Apr 23, 202517 minSeason 3Ep. 109

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 20)

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Paul D. Sponseller, MD, interviews Bruce E. Fredrickson, MD, about the backstory of Dr. Fredrickson's landmark paper, "The Natural History of Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis," and its 45-year follow-up study. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https:...

Apr 16, 202514 minSeason 3Ep. 108

The Problem of “Research Waste” in the Form of Unpublished Clinical Trials

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss the “research waste” associated with unpublished clinical trial results and emphasize the importance—to both patients and the research community—of reporting the findings of all such trials, even those with negative results. The episode concludes by urging listeners to “send us your negative trials!” Links: OrthoEvidence. Research Waste: The Problem of Unpublished Research. OE Insights. 2024;():. Available from: https://bit.ly/41DJGLs Subspecialties: Ethics F...

Apr 09, 202522 minSeason 3Ep. 108

Health Equity in Orthopaedics, with special guest Linda Suleiman, MD

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Linda Suleiman, MD (Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University) in a discussion on health equity in orthopaedics and how researchers can be more proactive rather than reactive in this area. Links: Thirukumaran CP, Cruse JJ, Franklin PD, Ricciardi BF, Suleiman LI, Ibrahim SA. Two Decades Since the Unequal Treatment Report: The State of Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Dis...

Mar 26, 202515 minSeason 3Ep. 107

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 19)

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Steven Olson, MD, discusses the history of orthopaedic trauma in North America with Anna Miller, MD. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5 OrthoCorps submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4dD2sq...

Mar 19, 202521 minSeason 3Ep. 106

The Many Challenges of PRP Research, with special guest Moin Khan, MD

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Moin Khan, MD (Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University) in a discussion focusing on the methodological challenges of PRP research. Links: Bensa A, Previtali D, Sangiorgio A, Boffa A, Salerno M, Filardo G. PRP Injections for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: The Improvement Is Clinically Significant and Influenced by Platelet Concentration: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Am J Sports Med. 2025 Ja...

Mar 12, 202518 minSeason 3Ep. 106

Social Media, Leadership, and Global Orthopaedics with Special Guest Niloofar Dehghan, MD

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Niloofar Dehghan, MD (Chief of Trauma, Core Institute; Associate Professor, University of Arizona) in a wide-ranging discussion on the use of social media to connect and engage with the larger orthopaedic audience across the globe. Links: LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niloofar-dehghan/ Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/dr_niloofar_dehghan/ Threads profile: https://www.threads.net/@dr_niloofar_dehghan Subspecialti...

Feb 26, 202524 minSeason 3Ep. 105

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 18)

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Courtland Lewis, MD, shares his memories of Burr Curtis, MD, and Vincent Turco, MD, two early members of the Twentieth Century Orthopaedic Association. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5 Orth...

Feb 19, 202512 minEp. 104

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, with special guest George Athwal, MD, FRCSC

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest George Athwal, MD, FRCSC (Professor of Surgery at Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Center, Ontario, Canada) in a discussion on the origins, evolution, and increased popularity of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. Links: Best MJ, Aziz KT, Wilckens JH, McFarland EG, Srikumaran U. Increasing incidence of primary reverse and anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty in the United States. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021 May;30(5):1159-1166. doi: 10...

Feb 12, 202520 minEp. 104

Telehealth/Telemedicine in Orthopaedics

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss the advantages, limitations, and potential applications of telehealth/telemedicine in orthopaedics and explore how telehealth/telemedicine and AI might be used to make treatment decisions in the post-Covid era. Links: Farid AR, Hresko MT, Ghessese S, Linden GS, Wong S, Hedequist D, Birch C, Cook D, Flowers KM, Hogue GD. Validation of Examination Maneuvers for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in the Telehealth Setting. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2024 Dec 4;106(23):2...

Jan 22, 202516 minSeason 3Ep. 103

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 17)

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Thomas Einhorn, MD, and Robert Leach, MD, discuss the history of Boston University's Orthopedics Program, Dr. Leach's accomplished career, the challenges of publishing, and rock climbing. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ JBJS Ort...

Jan 15, 202524 minSeason 3Ep. 102

Creativity in Surgery, with special guest Alex Thabane

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Alex Thabane (PhD Candidate, McMaster University) in a discussion of the need for creativity in surgery and its role in problem-solving, innovation, challenging existing processes and approaches, and handling unexpected problems in the OR, ultimately resulting in better outcomes for patients. Links: None Subspecialties: Foot and Ankle Hand and Wrist Hip Infection Knee Oncology Orthopaedic Essentials Pain Management Pediatrics Rehabilitatio...

Jan 08, 202524 minSeason 3Ep. 102

Holiday Grab Bag!

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss several studies, including (1) a small RCT comparing THA vs resistance training for severe OA, (2) a multicenter prospective study on the comparative intelligence and strength of orthopaedic surgeons vs. anesthetists, and (3) an observational study on the golf habits of physicians. Happy Holidays! Links: Frydendal T, Christensen R, Mechlenburg I, Mikkelsen LR, Varnum C, Graversen AE, Kjærsgaard-Andersen P, Revald PH, Hofbauer C, Bieder MJ, Qassim H, Munir MS,...

Dec 25, 202420 minSeason 3Ep. 101

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 16)

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Theodore Miclau, MD, discusses his career and the history of orthopaedic trauma in North America with Anna Miller, MD. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5 OrthoCorps submission guidelines: htt...

Dec 18, 202425 minSeason 3Ep. 100

Celebrating Episode 100! Mo and Marc Discuss Their Favorite OrthoJoe Episodes…So Far

In this installment—marking the 100th episode of the OrthoJoe Podast—Mo and Marc reflect on their favorite episodes so far and invite the listening audience to submit their ideas for future topics and special guests. Thanks to everyone for listening—and here’s to the next 100 episodes! Links: Physician Etiquette and Attire (with Special Guests Elizabeth Arendt and Herman Johal): https://bit.ly/4fdcsXz Artificial Intelligence, Machine-Learning, and Neural Networks (with special guest Joseph Sibur...

Dec 11, 202423 minSeason 3Ep. 100

Global Orthopaedics and Service, with special guest Coleen Sabatini, MD, MPH

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Dr. Coleen Sabatini, MD, MPH (Professor and Vice Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland in Oakland, California) in a discussion of her passion for international medicine and her ongoing collaboration with local surgeons in Uganda, with a focus on capacity building, partnership, bidirectional learning, global information-sharing, and the importance of understanding the challenges faced by surgeons in other ...

Nov 27, 202429 minSeason 3Ep. 99

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 15)

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Ronald A. Navarro, MD, interviews Frank Kelly, MD, about Dr. Thomas Whitesides, a long-term, dedicated member of the Twentieth Century Orthopaedic Association. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTB...

Nov 20, 20249 minSeason 3Ep. 98

Robotics in Arthroplasty Surgery, with Special Guest Daniel Berry: Has the Promise Been Met?

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Daniel Berry, MD (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic) in a discussion on the promise, current challenges, and future of robotics in arthroplasty, with a focus on (1) the potential for this technology to reduce outliers and improve clinical outcomes and (2) Dr. Berry’s secret to staying creative and generating impactful ideas related to robotics. Links: None Subspecialties: Education and Training Hip Knee Orthopaedic Essentials...

Nov 13, 202423 minSeason 3Ep. 98

Link Between PJI and Mortality Following Primary TJA

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guests Bheeshma Ravi, MD, PhD, FRCSC (Associate Professor, University of Toronto), and Raman Mundi, MD, MSc, FRCSC (Assistant Professor, University of Toronto), in a discussion of their recent large database study (n > 175,000), which showed that PJI within 1 year after surgery was associated with over a fivefold increased risk of mortality within 10 years. Links: Mundi R, Pincus D, Schemitsch E, Ekhtiari S, Paterson JM, Chaudhry H, Leis JA, ...

Oct 23, 202418 minSeason 3Ep. 97

Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 14)

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Frederick Matsen III, MD, reflects on the impact that D. Kay Clawson, MD, had on his career and on the development of orthopaedic surgery. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36888940. https://bit.ly/42PUnZZ JBJS OrthoCorps: https://bit.ly/3lTBaG5 OrthoCorps submis...

Oct 16, 202419 minSeason 3Ep. 96

The Importance of Cultivating Non-Neural Networks

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss the value of establishing and cultivating diverse and purposeful personal and professional networks throughout the various stages of one’s life and career. Links: Richardson MA, Obana KK, Bernstein DN, Bi AS. What's Important: "Non-Neural" Networks: Building a Personal and Professional Network in Residency. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2024 Mar 12. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.01162. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38470948. https://bit.ly/4dYqA64 Subspecialties: Orthopaedic Ess...

Oct 09, 202419 minSeason 3Ep. 96
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