In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by Michael Blankstein, MD, MSc, FRCSC to have an open and frank discussion about treating obese total joint arthroplasty patients. The discussion includes Dr. Blankstein’s adjustments to his practice from using hard BMI cut offs to looking at each patient individually and finding the best care for […] The post Optimizing Outcomes in Obese TJA Patients with Dr. Michael Blankstein first appeared on AAHKS ....
Apr 11, 2023•21 min
Mar 21, 2023•32 min
Getting involved in social media platforms and how to develop content that works across the different platforms and within the strengths of those platforms. Discussion includes ethical considerations for working in social media and dealing with negative feedback. Dr. Calendine, in his social media work, strives to educate, entertain and encourage his audience. In this […] The post Social Media Savvy with Dr. Cory Calendine first appeared on AAHKS ....
Feb 21, 2023•23 min
Dr. Abdeen joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Mildren and Dr. Wolfstadt to talk about her journey from Canada to training in Los Angeles and New York to becoming the chief of the arthroplasty division at Boston Medical Center and developing quality assurance and research initiatives among a very diverse patent population, among other topics. In […] The post Quality Assurance with Dr. Ayesha Abdeen first appeared on AAHKS ....
Feb 16, 2023•22 min
Dr. Kagan and Dr. Mildren join YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, Dr. Sonn and Dr. Wolfstadt to discuss two of their research papers presented at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Paper #33 “Fibromyalgia Increases Post-Operative Healthcare Utilization Following Total Hip Arthroplasty” and Paper #24, “Blame the Opioid not the Spine Surgeon: Dislocation After Total Hip […] The post Fibromyalgia and Lumbar Spine Fusion Findings in TJA with Dr. Mark Mildren and Dr. Ryland Kagan first appeared on AA...
Feb 14, 2023•13 min
Dr. Wyles joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, Dr. Landy and Dr. Mildren to discuss the real, current uses for artificial intelligence in TJA now, including reviewing images, choosing implants, augmenting data registries and more. This symposium was presented at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, “Advances in Arthroplasty Practice with Artificial Intelligence – The Future […] The post The YAG Augment: Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Cody Wyles first appeared on AAHKS ....
Feb 09, 2023•15 min
Dr. Young joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Mildren and Dr. Wolfstadt to discuss patient reported outcomes research he has been involved with, including his paper presented at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, “The Three Strongest Oxford Knee Score Questions that Predict Subsequent Knee Arthroplasty Revision”, review the abstract, Paper #45 here. Also discussed are the […] The post The YAG Augment: Patient Reported Outcomes with Dr. Simon Young first appeared on AAHKS ....
Feb 07, 2023•21 min
Dr. Hamilton joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Sonn to discuss the origins of the FOCAL webinar series, which led to him being awarded the AAHKS Presidential Award by Dr. Bryan Springer during the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, developing the FOCAL fellowship training curriculum and the future of fellowship training. In […] The post The YAG Augment: Developing the FOCAL Series with Dr. Bill Hamilton first appeared on AAHKS ....
Feb 02, 2023•15 min
Dr. Springer joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Mildren and Dr. Sonn to talk about his presidential year and the challenges and successes that he has faced, including reviewing and updating the organization strategic plan, added outreach to the mission and fighting for surgeon reimbursement. Dr. Springer also discussed how he first […] The post The YAG Augment: AAHKS President Dr. Bryan Springer first appeared on AAHKS ....
Jan 31, 2023•14 min
Mr. Howell and Mr. Hubble join YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum and Dr. Landy to discuss the differences in practice and conferences in the UK and US, as well as their symposium presented at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Cemented Femoral Stem Fixation: Back to the Future”, the abstract for which can be found on […] The post The YAG Augment: Cemented Stems with Mr. Jonathan Howell and Mr. Matthew Hubble first appeared on AAHKS ....
Jan 27, 2023•14 min
Dr. Gililland joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, Dr. Landy and Dr. Mildren to discuss his role as the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Chair and the work that goes into developing the program, including utilizing abstract reviewers’ expertise, how an abstract goes from submission to podium or poster, arranging the content to be most […] The post The YAG Augment: Developing the Annual Meeting Program with Dr. Jeremy Gililland first appeared on AAHKS ....
Jan 24, 2023•13 min
In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Education Committee Member Michael P. Ast MD, who provides tips for residents and fellows thinking about getting into practice. Topics include the current models of practice and how those lines are blurring, how to find a good job and negotiating the position, as well as […] The post The YAG Augment : Tips for Starting in Practice (Season 2, Episode 12) first appeared on AAHKS ....
Jan 05, 2023•47 min
In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS First Vice President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, for the latest “Legends in Arthroplasty”, to discuss his journey from Iran to the US and into orthopaedics. Other topics include learning from adversity, recognizing hard work at every level and the importance of living a balanced life. […] The post The YAG Augment: Legends of Arthroplasty with Dr. Javad Parvizi (Season 2, Episode 14) first appeared on AAHKS ....
Dec 06, 2022•26 min
This Veterans Day, the Augment is joined by current and former military arthroplasty surgeons who discuss their reasons for going into the military and into adult reconstruction, including the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) and how practice and deployment works while serving. A distinct thank you to our guests and all of our military for […] The post The YAG Augment: Honoring Military Medical Service (Season 2, Episode 13) first appeared on AAHKS ....
Nov 11, 2022•47 min
In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Research Committee Chair Ran Schwarzkopf MD, MSc, who discusses two of his recently published articles, “Impact of Preoperative Anemia Severity on Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes” and “Comparing the Efficacy of Articulating Spacer Constructs for Knee Periprosthetic Joint Infection Eradication: All-Cement vs Real-Component Spacers.” The […] The post The YAG Augment: Tips for Getting into Research and Article Round Up (Season 2, Episode...
Aug 30, 2022•37 min
In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Publications Committee Vice Chair Christopher E. Pelt, MD, who discusses two of his recently published articles, “Extended oral antibiotics increase bacterial resistance in patients who fail 2-stage exchange for periprosthetic joint infection” and “Neocortex formation in a tapered wedge stem is not indicative of complications […] The post The YAG Augment: Infection Article Roundup (Season 2, Episode 10) first appeared on AAHKS ....
Jul 11, 2022•43 min
In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Past President Michael P. Bolognesi, MD, who discusses evolving practice models, surgeons leading bundled payments and working with payors, efficiency and the move to outpatient surgery in private practice and academic centers. Topics also include the future of arthroplasty, longitudinal bundled payment models, technology, the […] The post The YAG Augment: The Future of Arthroplasty Practice and AAHKS (Season 2, Episode 9) first appeared on A...
Jun 15, 2022•43 min
In this episode, show hosts and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Leaders Drs. Cohen-Rosenblum, Buller, Mildren and Wolfstadt host “Legends” Allan E. Gross, MD, FRCSC, O.Ont. and Clive P. Duncan, MD, MSc, FRCS(C) in our latest “Legends of Arthroplasty” edition. Discussion includes development of the Vancouver classification of periprosthetic hip fractures, working with Sir John Charnley, […] The post The YAG Augment: Legends of Arthroplasty with Drs. Allan Gross and Clive Duncan (Season 2, Episode ...
May 19, 2022•53 min
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Past Presidents Drs. Lowry Barnes, Dan Berry and Rich Iorio. Dr. Barnes discusses development of the Diversity Advisory Board and addressing evolving member and patient needs throughout and after the pandemic. Dr. Iorio discusses priorities for his presidential […] The post The YAG Augment: AAHKS Past Presidents on Association Innovation and Future (Season 2, Episode 7) first appeared on AAHKS ....
May 02, 2022•44 min
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined first by Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Co-Chair Dr. Muyibat Adelani, who discusses the challenges and rewards of academic versus private practice and the future of arthroplasty research. Then AAHKS Past President Dr. Mary O’Connor talks to The Augment about being […] The post The YAG Augment: Diversity, Research and Practice (Season 2, Episode 6) first appeared on AAHKS ....
Mar 21, 2022•32 min
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Augment host Dr. Mark Mildren is joined by physician assistants Jocelyn Alloway, Jennifer Babich and Kyle Brooks to discuss the Orthopaedic Team Course that is held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. The course provides insight for PAs and other team members into practice norms […] The post The YAG Augment: Orthopaedic Team Course Discussion (Season 2, Episode 5) first appeared on AAHKS ....
Mar 14, 2022•10 min
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Board Member-at-Large Dr. Kim Tucker and Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee Member Dr. Elizabeth Lieberman to discuss the benefits of networking at the Annual Meeting, the impact of the WIA Gender Bias videos, their experiences in orthopaedics at […] The post The YAG Augment: Women in Arthroplasty Discussion (Season 2, Episode 4) first appeared on AAHKS ....
Mar 07, 2022•15 min
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined first by Dr. Ryland Kagan, who discusses the paper he presented, “Disagreement in Readmission Rates After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Across Datasets”, dealing with population boom and COVID-19 in Oregon. Dr. Greg Golladay, Editor-in-Chief of Arthroplasty Today, speaks on […] The post The YAG Augment: Dataset Discussions and Arthroplasty Today (Season 2, Episode 3) first appeared on AAHKS ....
Feb 28, 2022•22 min
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by Advocacy Committee Members Drs. Chick Yates, Max Courtney and Chad Krueger to discuss the importance of surgeons advocating for their patients and themselves, as well as the many ways to get involved at the state and national level. […] The post The YAG Augment: AAHKS Advocacy Discussion (Season 2, Episode 2) first appeared on AAHKS ....
Feb 21, 2022•18 min
Recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, Season 2 of The Augment begins with interviews with 2021 AAHKS Program Chair Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA and Digital Health and Social Media Committee Member Dustin J. Schuett, DO on the importance of participating in the Annual Meeting, hot issues in the profession, looking […] The post The YAG Augment: The AAHKS Annual Meeting Highlights and Social Media (Season 2, Episode 1) first appeared on AAHKS ....
Feb 14, 2022•18 min
In this episode of The Augment, show hosts and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Members Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, Leonard T. Buller, MD, Mark E. Mildren, MD and Jesse Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC discuss the importance of finding the right job in arthroplasty, things to look for in a job search and interview, as well as […] The post The YAG Augment: Finding the Right Arthroplasty Job (Season 1, Episode 7) first appeared on AAHKS ....
Aug 23, 2021•29 min
In this episode, show hosts and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Members Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, Leonard T. Buller, MD, and Mark E. Mildren, MD host Thomas P. Sculco, MD, in our first “Legends of Arthroplasty” edition to discuss how he became interested in orthopaedics, the history of the subspeciality and the changes he has seen. […] The post The YAG Augment: Legends of Arthroplasty with Dr. Thomas P. Sculco (Season 1, Episode 6) first appeared on AAHKS ....
Jun 28, 2021•38 min
In this episode, show hosts and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Members Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, Leonard T. Buller, MD, Chad A. Krueger, MD and Mark E. Mildren, MD discuss the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), its importance and how to get involved, with their esteemed guest, AAHKS 1st Vice President and AJRR Steering Committee Chair […] The post The YAG Augment: Season 1, Episode 5 (AJRR) first appeared on AAHKS ....
May 17, 2021•36 min
Feb 24, 2021•40 min
In this episode show hosts and YAG Members Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, Leonard T. Buller, MD, Chad A. Krueger, MD and Mark E. Mildren, MD discuss the articles listed below with their esteemed guests Linda I. Suleiman, MD and Ugo N. Ihekweazu, MD. Dr. Suleiman joins us from the AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Committee and […] The post The Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Augment: Season 1, Episode 3 first appeared on AAHKS ....
Jan 20, 2021•43 min
