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This week, Device Nation sits down with one of orthopaedic trauma's true legends, Dr. Thomas "Toney" Russell. Over four decades, Dr. Russell hasn't just practiced trauma surgery, he's built it. The Russell-Taylor nail. The Intertan. Periloc plates. Osstic bone glue. 30 + U.S. patents.
A career that runs from the Elvis Presley Trauma Center to the C-suites of global med-tech companies.
We cover it all: IM nailing, plates, screws, ex-fix, calcium phosphate and sulfate, OTA, BBQ, and yes, a little Elvis to shake things up!
Fair warning: you WILL leave this episode inspired.
About Dr. Russell
Dr. Thomas A. Russell is one of Orthopaedic Trauma's most consequential figures. Co-developer of the Russell-Taylor intramedullary nail. Professor Emeritus at the University of Tennessee. Former Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center. More than 30 U.S. patents spanning femoral nailing, bone screw systems, surgical navigation, and bio-ceramic augmentation. Executive and advisory roles with leading device companies across the U.S. and Europe.
He has trained generations of surgeons, authored foundational surgical textbook chapters, and earned presidential lectureships and honors from professional societies around the world. From the OR to the boardroom, Dr. Russell has spent four decades doing one thing: solving problems that matter.
What He Built
Trigen / Russell-Taylor Nail — A foundational intramedullary nail. The name gave away today's guest before we even got to the intro.
Intertan Nail — Part of the Smith & Nephew Trigen trauma portfolio, advancing integrated fixation for intertrochanteric fractures.
Periloc Plates — Periarticular fixation that helped shape the modern plating landscape.
BSM Augments — Bone substitute material for structural support where biology needs a hand.
Osstic — "Bone glue." Next-generation bone substitute. Potentially the most disruptive thing on this list — and Dr. Russell will tell you why.
Wisdom From This Episode
"Look for the failures to see where the work needs to be done." — Dr. Toney Russell
A great idea on a napkin is just the beginning. Are you prepared to commit ten years to it?Unexpected inspiration: Ilizarov wires traced back to a bicycle shop.Non-Newtonian fluids — a concept that sounds like a physics class and ends up changing how you think about graft material.Hip fracture care in the UK: still defaulting to a 4-hole 135° plate. Kevin's verdict: ship him home.Innovation is uncomfortable. Even the innovators resist change, Dr. Russell confirms it.Also In This Episode
The 54-tray SPD story — and what it really tells you about preparation in a rapidly evolving industry.Arthrex's first post-Corin pure-play recon meeting: Player 2 has entered the game.AAHKS preview: the third annual Rep-Surgeon town hall, the subject: change.Benjamin Franklin on delay: "You may delay, but time will not."Highlights from the Anterior Hip Foundation meeting in Nashville.Thank You to Our Sponsors
This episode wouldn't have happened without them!!!
Enovis Surgical · Redefine Surgical · Sylke
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What a privilege, introducing Device Nation to Aaron Lepper, BONESUPPORT US VP of Sales!
CERAMENT G is a product we believe you should consider for YOUR bag, as it's the first and only injectable antibiotic-eluting bone graft indicated for use in the management of bone infection.
-Remodels into host bone in 6-12 months (1)
-Injectable and flowable
-Gentamicin elution above MIC that's reliable and consistent (2)
-High local concentration of gentamicin, without high serum gentamicin levels (2)Checks off a lot of boxes, check it out!
Contact Aaron Lepper here: [email protected]Learn more here: https://www.bonesupport.com/en-us/products/cerament-g/
What's in YOUR bag?
1. Ferguson et al. ‘Radiographic and Histological Analysis of a Synthetic Bone Graft Substitute Eluting Gentamicin in the Treatment of Chronic
Osteomyelitis’. J. Bone Joint Infect. 2019; 4(2): 76-84.
2. Stravinskas et al. Pharmacokinetics of gentamicin eluted from a regenerating bone graft substitute - In vitro and clinical release studies. Bone
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What does it look like when healthcare finance, strategy, and vision all collide in one extraordinary facility?
Device Nation is privileged to bring you the story of Indiana Orthopedic Institute's CFO, Jennifer Fry, CPA!
From a childhood shaped by veterinary medicine to the C-suite of one of America's most impressive ambulatory surgery centers, Jennifer's path through healthcare is anything but ordinary.
She's held the room at Franciscan Alliance, St. Vincent Health, Athens Medical Group, and J&J Fry Consulting. She's navigated acquisitions, joint ventures, physician practice management, and interim strategy roles at a major not-for-profit health system.
Now, as CFO of the newly built Indiana Orthopedic Institute in Noblesville, Indiana, she's helping lead what we believe will be a blueprint for the future of specialty ASC care.In this episode:
🏗️ The story behind IOI's build, how this world-class facility came to life
🏥 A virtual tour of the space (you'll want to see this in person)
💻 The tech stack driving efficiency from Ospitek, to Athena's HOP EMR to AI scribe solutions
👥 How to build a team with a high "PH level", passion and happiness you can actually feel when you walk in
📊 The KPIs every ASC operator needs to be watching
💰 Revenue streams beyond the index procedure , the story on DME in a joint specialty setting
🔩 What a great implant partnership actually looks like — and what reps should be doing right now to be ready for a world full of IOIs
🚪 Patient acquisition, patient experience, and turning patients into your best marketing
🔮 The future of specialty ASCs, sunshine ahead, or clouds on the horizon?
....and so much more!In just 3 years, IOI has grown from 1 Surgeon to 17, and was just recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the Indianapolis area!
Be ready to take notes if you're a Surgeon considering getting off the hospital bandwagon, a Rep trying to stay relevant, or a Healthcare Operator looking for a model worth studying!
📍 Indiana Orthopedic Institute: https://www.indianaortho.com/
📲 Follow Jennifer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fry-cpa-25391964/"Re-Operate" with Therapeutic Technologies: https://therapeutic-tech.com/
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Dr. Craig Della Valle shares his thoughts on the past, the present, and the future with Device Nation!
Respice, Aspice, Prospice
Dr. Della Valle is one of the country's leading Orthopedic Surgeons, and serves as the Aaron G. Rosenberg Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of the Section of Adult Reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center.
Ministrare per scientiam
We talk about hips, knees, robotic unis, infection, how to write the abstract that gets published, metal versus ceramic heads, cones, hip resurfacing (one of my favorite subjects), and so much more!
So admire his "different think", his leadership at AAHKS, CCJR, sharing his prolific research around the world. Whether you're a "Latin Lover" or not, I promise you will walk away inspired!
On a personal note, change is coming in our space...and fast! What's the answer for us in industry?
Mutando mutamur
1/3 1/3 1/3.....Ready to tackle that 1/3 that counters what we're doing now?
"By changing, We are changed"
Dr. Della Valle: https://dellavalleortho.com/
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A National Sales Meeting is much more than just a "big company meeting", it's a strategic reset, motivational boost, and alignment tool rolled into one. Device Nation is privileged to share just that with this amazing audience courtesy of Surgeons, Reps and Industry professionals I so respect and trust answering this question:
"What's the Fix in 2026?"
What do we need to hold onto, grab a hold of, or let go of to find success?Perhaps adding a joint replacement nutritional supplement to your clinic, your bag, is one of those very things to grab hold of this year!
Learn more at mend.me/devicenation
Please let us know your thoughts and anything else we can do to support this opportunity.
Thanks!
Huge thank you to our A-list roster of speakers, get ready with that whiteboard!!
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Device Nation serves up a hearty "blue plate special" packed with insights, inspiration, and industry wisdom with one of joint replacement's true icons: Dr. Scott Sporer of Rush University Medical Center!
With over 23 years at Rush, more than 17,000 joint procedures performed, leadership in the Hip Society, Knee Society, International Hip Society, and as Secretary of the American Joint Replacement Registry, Dr. Sporer delivers a masterclass on revision surgery, infection prevention, outpatient trends, evolving knee articulations, and the future of personalized care amid healthcare's "sea change" in 2026.
From his Iowa roots and biomedical engineering beginnings, sparked by a neighbor's life-changing hip replacement, to elite training at the University of Iowa, Dartmouth, and a dream fellowship under legends like Wayne Paproski, Aaron Rosenberg, Joshua Jacobs, and Richard Berger, Dr. Sporer's journey is as compelling as his clinical impact. Listeners get the inside track on game-changing research, including his seminal dilute Betadine lavage study that slashed infection rates, practical tips for revision TKA challenges, thoughts on robotics/navigation's real-world value, large-head hip strategies for stability, dual-mobility advancements, and why passion and perseverance remain the true drivers of excellence in orthopedics.
Don't miss this nourishing, no-portion-control-allowed conversation!
Dr. Sporer clinic: https://www.scottsporermd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_sporer_md/?hl=en
Merete fusion nail: https://mereteusa.com/details/osteobridge-IKA-Knee-Arthrodesis-System/
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What an honor to begin 2026 with an inspiring conversation with Sports Medicine legend, and AAOS President Dr. Annunziato "Ned" Amendola!
We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, his legacy work at Duke, AAOS, NBA shoe consultancy, mentorship, cartilage replacement, even Italian food!!
What a towering figure in sports medicine and foot and ankle care at Duke University, where he serves as a distinguished professor, chief of sports medicine, and executive director of the James R. Urbaniak, MD, Sports Sciences Institute.
Since joining Duke in 2015 he has served as head team physician and chief medical officer for Duke Athletics, providing exceptional care to elite athletes while advancing innovative treatments for knee and ankle injuries.
Internationally renowned for pioneering arthroscopic and biologic resurfacing techniques that have transformed cartilage repair and rehabilitation, Dr. Amendola has authored over 300 peer-reviewed articles, secured numerous research grants, and earned prestigious honors such as the Excellence in Research Award, Cabaud Memorial Award, O'Donoghue Award, and the Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award. His leadership culminated in serving as President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), where he has championed excellence in musculoskeletal care and mentored countless surgeons worldwide.
Beginning his journey in Canada with training at the University of Western Ontario and fellowships in sports medicine and foot and ankle surgery, he previously held key roles including director of sports medicine at the University of Iowa. His contributions have earned him additional accolades like the Achilles Award from ISAKOS, the Roger Mann and Leonard Goldner Awards from the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, and induction into the AOSSM Hall of Fame.
Join us (and Skeletoni) at the next AAOS meeting: https://www.aaos.org/
Clinic: https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/annunziato-ned-amendola-md
Please support our Sponsor, Anika Therapeutics: https://anika.com/
Duke World Games: https://ryortho.com/2026/01/duke-health-is-warming-up-early-and-ortho-is-leading-the-charge/
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What a holiday treat under the tree! Device Nation sits down for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Michael Karch, AI leader, book author, inventor, "Surgeon Santa", and so much more!
We talk about his mission work around the world, one very smart drill, the Badlands 135, his work with the US Ski Team, Surgeon Avatars, 9/11, Reese's Peanut Butter cups, Sesame Street, his recent bestselling book, AI must reads, what it's like to run 58 marathons, whew.....we cover a LOT of ground in this episode (pun intended)!
Clinic website: https://www.mammothortho.com/michael-karch-md.html
Mammoth Medical Missions: https://www.mammothmedicalmissions.org/mass-casualty-training
48 hours in a MASH unit at Ground Zero: https://today.advancement.georgetown.edu/health-magazine/2016/karch-email/
Reflections on 9/11: https://today.advancement.georgetown.edu/health-magazine/2016/reflections/
The Neuron Daily https://www.theneurondaily.com/
The Paradox of Progress: https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Progress-Thorns-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1544549296
Badwater 135: https://www.badwater.com/
Grand Rounds MD: https://grandroundsmd.com/mission
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Device Nation sits down with Dr. Anderson "Andy" Engh, of the iconic Anderson Clinic!
Dr. Andy Engh represents the third generation of his family to practice at The Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic, which was founded by his grandfather in 1938.
Dr. Engh is a member of The Hip Society, The Knee Society, and The International Hip Society. He is a consultant reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American edition), a Board of Orthopaedic Specialties Education Committee member, and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons as well as a previous board member there.
Dr. Andy has received multiple awards, including the John Charnley Award, three Lawrence D. Dorr Awards, the AAHKS Clinical Award, the James A. Rand Award, and the OREF CCJR Award. He has published over 90 articles. He speaks nationally and internationally on topics regarding hip and knee replacement with a focus on patient outcomes and analysis of implant function.
What is your identity?
We explore the implications of that answer!
Anderson Clinic: https://andersonclinic.com/
Dr. Charlie Engh Remembrance: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10538874/
DC Plane Crash: https://henney.com/airfl.htm
SHAK Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/ep-14-dr-william-harris-and-dr-william-jiranek/id1765550109?i=1000705255942
AML Design Rational: https://bizwan.com/_mydoc/depuy/hiptech/DPY_AML_Hip_DR_0612-70-050r1.pdf
Dr. Benjamin Schwartz/Reflections on Identity: https://open.substack.com/pub/thesurgeonsrecord/p/the-end-is-the-beginning-reflections?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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We presented that prompt to 30 Reps and Surgeons we so respect, here are their answers!
Any of them surprise you?
Overflow crowd at our 2nd annual AAHKS Rep/Surgeon Town Hall Meeting! Thank you Drs. Michael Meneghini, Cory Calendine, Brian Fuller, Paul Jacob, Michael Karch, Brown Blackwood and Eric Huebner for helping facilitate an inspiring conversation about AI, practice marketing, social media, how to sell to Surgeons and so much more!!!
What was the coolest thing YOU saw??
DM me with your answer, would love to hear it! https://www.linkedin.com/in/devicenation/
AAHKS: https://www.aahks.org
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Device Nation sits down for an inspiring conversation with THE world's preeminent authority on bone infection, Professor Martin McNally!
We talk Osteomyelitis, FRI, Girdlestone Society, antibiotic stewardship, Solario, ABX delivery carriers,rowing and a product worthy of consideration for your bag, your OR….CERAMENT G!
In this episode you will learn:
Where we are on the DAIRWhere the word “Girdlestone” came from How antibiotic-impregnated cement can create resistanceThe concept of "Antibiotic Stewardship”Best practices to prevent intra-op and field infectionsThe genesis of CERAMENT GGuinness Stout….to chill or not to chill?……..and so much more!!
Martin McNally is Honorary Consultant in Limb Reconstruction at the Oxford Bone Infection Unit in the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals and King James IV Professor at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
He has a particular interest in osteomyelitis, infected fractures and non-unions. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers, reviews and book chapters. His current research and clinical studies focus on diagnosis and treatment options together with assessment of outcomes and quality of life for infection patients. He has been a champion of multi-disciplinary working in bone infection and was lead surgeon in the Oxford Unit for 20 years. Validated protocols and treatment methods designed in Oxford are now widely used around the world
He is Past-President of the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) and the Girdlestone Orthopaedic Society. He is a member of the EFORT Scientific and Education Committees and Co-chair of the International Fracture-related Infection (FRI) Group.
Lastly, big announcement for those attending AAHKS this year…can’t wait to see you in Grapevine!
Room: Dallas 6
Friday, October 24th
6:30-8:30 AM
OVIVA Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30699315/
CERAMENT G: https://www.bonesupport.com/en-eu/products/cerament-g/
JBJS Paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36047024/
Professor McNally Research Works: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Martin-Mcnally-2
This is an orthopedic expert discussion on the use of BONESUPPORT’s product CERAMENT(R) G. Some of the uses discussed here may not be approved or cleared by FDA. The expert is independent and the content is not in any way influenced by BONESUPPORT. For complete product information, including indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and potential adverse events, see package insert.
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What an incredible treat for the Device Nation audience today, a conversation with world-renowned Surgeon Dr. C. Lowry Barnes AND world-renowned Author, Dr. Henry Cloud!
First up on deck, Dr. Henry Cloud, an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. He has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the majority of his time working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills and culture.
And what a closer, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. C. Lowry Barnes, widely recognized as one of the foremost joint replacement experts in the world! Dr. Barnes has made substantial contributions to research focused on the hip and knee, having published more than 350 peer-reviewed articles and lectures nationally and internationally on total joint replacement surgery. He holds 7 patents for orthopaedic surgery devices and implants, and established the HipKnee Arkansas Foundation, a non-profit research foundation and motion detection laboratory to further study patients with arthritis.
As a national and international thought leader in hip and knee replacement, Dr. Barnes has held numerous leadership roles in professional societies, including recently serving as the President of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). He has also served as President of the Society for Arthritic Joint Surgery, the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, the Southern Orthopaedic Association, and the Arkansas Orthopaedic Society.
He is also actively involved in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, (AAOS) Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Association, and the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty. He is also a member of The Knee Society and The Hip Society, and has served on the editorial boards of many scientific journals.
Dr. Lowry Barnes: https://uamshealth.com/provider/c-lowry-barnes/
Dr. Barnes Golf Lab: https://a.co/d/2cFRKZ4
Dr. Barnes Medial Pivot Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0883540325002335
Dr. Henry Cloud: https://www.drcloud.com/
Order "Trust" here: https://a.co/d/2cFRKZ4
Dr. Cloud Knee Story: https://news.uams.edu/2020/09/02/henrycloud/
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What a privilege, introducing Device Nation to bestselling Sci-Fi Author, Programmer, and Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kishore Tipirneni!
The developer of "Tempida", an awesome AI-Scribe program to help Surgeons with mind-numbing EHR documentation. A great app, a great add to any Reps bag!
200 Free minutes here: https://app.tempida.com/SignUp?ref=KE8080OM
The Complete Trilogy: https://www.amazon.com/New-Eden-3-book-series/dp/B08HVF54KJ
Dr. Tipirneni Clinic: https://www.desertorthocenter.com/kishore-tipirneni-md-hip-knee-shoulder-elbow-surgeon-phoenix-az.html
Tempida Website: https://tempida.com/
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Episode two in a Device Nation series examining what AI is bringing our way in the operative Orthopedic space!
First up on deck is Peter Verillo, CEO of Redefine Surgery: "Redefine Surgery is developing the Mentor Vision System, an AI platform that helps surgeons implant instruments and devices with speed and precision. By building the world’s richest dataset of expert surgeons, we’re enabling advanced surgical guidance and creating an AI mentor capable of delivering top 1% clinical outcomes across specialties."
Our closer is Duke Health Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Adam Brekke, as we talk about Texas BBQ, enabling tech, "move 37", synthetic biology and so much more!!
"AI will not replace Doctors, but will instead augment them, enabling physicians to practice better medicine with greater accuracy and increased efficiency."
Benjamin Bell
Redefine Surgery: https://www.redefinesurgery.com/
Dr. Brekke Clinic: https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/adam-brekke-md
Move 37: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AlphaGo_versus_Lee_Sedol
Nexus Book: https://a.co/d/ey2EbJ6
The Coming Wave Book: https://a.co/d/71CidAl
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Episode one in a Device Nation series examining what AI is bringing our way in the operative Orthopedic space, Grok describes our time today:
"AI programmer Chance Bair and Anderson Clinic Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Murphy discuss the potential perils and pitfalls of integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare, particularly in orthopedics. They highlight AI's transformative potential, such as enhancing diagnostic accuracy and personalizing treatment plans, but cautioned against overreliance due to risks like algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns, and the potential for misdiagnosis if AI systems are not properly validated. Dr. Murphy emphasized the importance of maintaining human oversight to ensure patient safety, while Bair noted the challenges of developing transparent and ethical AI models in a rapidly evolving field. Both stressed the need for robust regulatory frameworks and interdisciplinary collaboration to balance innovation with accountability, ensuring AI serves as a tool to augment, not replace, clinical expertise."
"You won’t lose your job to AI—you’ll lose your job to somebody who uses AI" Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO
Follow Dr. Murphy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-murphy-3bb80992/
Follow Chance Bair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chance-bair-4019a640/
MORTHO: https://mortho.net/landing-page/
Studio LM: https://lmstudio.ai
Zapier: https://zapier.com
Microsoft Azure: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/
UnderOath Album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMeKWiwS9Ck&list=PLFpLNW92HiybhI70ZScljMWV0h4lX79oZ
Waymo Stats: https://www.theavindustry.org/blog/waymo-reduces-crash-rates-compared-to-human-drivers
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Truly a likeness that must be carved into Orthopedic Mt. Rushmore, Dr. Merrill Ritter. We talk about his amazing career, Dane Miller, the Biomet AGC knee, Operation Walk, AAHKS, woodworking, Dr. Larry Dorr and so much more!
Kenyon College Tribute: http://bulletin-archive.kenyon.edu/x2705.html
Biomet AGC Results: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3978738/
JBJS Retirement Paper: https://www.jbjs.org/reader.php?rsuite_id=635518&source=The_Journal_of_Bone_and_Joint_Surgery/81/3/414&topics=hp+kn+pd#info
Marc Adams Woodwork Tribute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM34inb06TM
Thank you to our sponsor https://kinexmedical.com. Great company and great products, helping patients on their post-operative journey!
How can we help new reps get more comfortable with making sales calls? Part of that involves hiring a commission-shaped person for a commission-shaped job. Join me on the waitlist (launching SOON) at: https://www.incirqle.com
Help our industry, and help yourself, to the easiest mailbox money EVER!
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A most inspiring conversation with Orthopedic Surgeon and Rep Champion, Dr. Brian Blackwood! Dr. Blackwood practices in Boulder, Colorado and is leading the charge on social media, fighting the good fight on behalf of OR Device Reps.
In this episode we talk:
Robotic Joint ReplacementMedial PivotCredentialing RepscrubsHow to be a better Box-Opener......and so much more!!
Dr. Brian Blackwood is Boulder's first fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement specialist, and is a nationally renowned robotic-assisted Joint Surgeon, having trained hundreds of other providers in this technique.
Dr. Blackwood has now performed 5,000 of these cases, which is the most by any surgeon in Colorado, the Rocky Mountains, and is in the top 0.1% nationwide. Adding to his accolades, Dr. Blackwood has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2024 & 2025!
We introduce the Device Nation audience to an awesome company worthy of consideration....Kinex Medical!
Kinex has 40+ years in the industry, providing post-operative rehab products across 40 states. They have an extensive network of contracts, totaling more than 350 insurance providers and work with multiple suppliers for equipment to meet the needs of the physician customer.
They even designed their own Continous Passive Motion (CPM) machine to run off of a tablet device, allowing capture of important rehab data!
Connect with confidence at [email protected] to learn more!
Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-blackwood-131907234/
Clinic: https://www.bouldercentre.com
Kinex Medical: https://kinexmedical.com/
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What a privilege, a conversation with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jon Minter!
We talk about his work at Save a Warrior, robotic surgery, infection, 1.5 knees, his time with Dr. Larry Dorr, disasterplasties, Mad magazine....and so much more!!
Dr. Minter served on active duty in the US Army during the height of the Cold War in West Germany and in particular West Berlin. He was Chief of Emergency Services and Ambulatory Patient Care for the Berlin MEDDAC. Dr. Minter also provided direct medical support for a covert (recently declassified) Special Operations Unit in Berlin, the Physical Security Support Element. In addition, he provided emergency medical training and support for the USMLM (United States Military Liaison Mission) which was co-located in West Berlin and in former East German Potsdam.
Following his active duty service he became an Orthopedic surgeon, currently working in Alpharetta, Georgia. His interest in Save A Warrior was borne out of a strong desire to offer more to veterans than what surgery could accomplish. Simply put, he wanted to be a part of a team with the chief object of healing the wounded heart.
His family has a long lineage of service in both the military and first responder categories. He has been married to his wife for over 33 years and has three children in which he is intensely proud.
Clinic Link: https://sportsmedicine.northside.com/providers/orthopedic-sports-surgery/jon-e-minter
Your Best Life: Perfectionism—The Bane of Happiness https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11999-015-4279-9.pdf
Save a Warrior Foundation: https://saveawarrior.org/board-of-directors/dr-jon-minter/
Donate here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/GNlTXA?vid=1k12n4
JOEI Bioburden Paper: https://journaloei.scholasticahq.com/article/133635-retained-bioburden-does-not-pose-contamination-risk-after-a-full-sterile-processing-cycle
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Meet Dr. Mark Mofid, inventor of Sylke, the first wound dressing made of pure hypoallergenic silk fibroin. Could this really be the end of "contact dermatitis" in wound closure?
In this episode you will learn:
Why super glue triggers contact dermatitisThe benefits of silk fibroin for woundsWhy my Mom hates staplesWhat Ortho can learn from Plastics regarding marketingWhat happened to Michael Jackson's noseWhy the subject of Buttock augmentation is EVEN on the show!...and so much more!
This is a special episode, as it's so informative on so many different topics. Make sure to listen to the end, as I share my personal experience with this product in MY bag!
Contact them today at: [email protected]
Learn more here: https://www.sylke.com/
RUSH paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40349859/
Arthroplasty Today: https://www.arthroplastytoday.org/article/S2352-3441(25)00055-X/fulltext
Modern Aesthetics: https://modernaesthetics.com/news/meet-sylke-the-first-wound-dressing-made-of-pure-hypoallergenic-silk-fibroin
Aesthetic Surgery Journal: https://academic.oup.com/asjopenforum/article/doi/10.1093/asjof/ojad071/7238111?login=false
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Device Nation sits down for a conversation with a true living legend in the reconstruction space, Robert Cohen. A must listen if you are passionate about all things metal, plastic, and digital!
Mr. Cohen currently holds the position of President of Stryker’s Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies, and has worked in the medical device industry for over thirty-five years. Mr Cohen has focused on innovation that can improve patient outcomes and has managed R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical research, quality and marketing functions.
Robert has more than 35 years of experience in the medical device industry, spearheading orthopaedic innovations including advanced joint replacement and spinal implants and robotics. His extensive expertise helps to ensure the organization continues to expand Stryker’s capability in digital, robotics and enabling technologies.
Prior to his current role, Robert served in technical leadership roles for Implex Corp, Zimmer, Mako Surgical, and as Chief Technology Officer for Stryker’s Joint Replacement division. Robert has over 25 patents and speaks globally at medical education conferences. He also serves on numerous boards and is the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Robert received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, and masters’ degrees in both engineering management and mechanical engineering (specialization in biomechanics) from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
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