The OTA Podcast

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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.

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150 episodes

Icons of Orthopaedic Trauma: William Obremskey, MD

Dr. William Obremskey shares some of his career highlights, research and clinical focus, and interesting stories with host Dr. Arun Aneja in this series continuation where we hear from some of the legends or orthopaedic trauma. For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/  Looking for CME?  OTA Podcast CME only on the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here

26m
Mar 14
OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Delayed Surgery Increases the Rate of Infection in Closed Fractures in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Host Dr. Conor Kleweno interviews paper author Aditya K. Subramanian to discuss this retrospective review of patients to assess the effect of surgical delay on the risk of infection for closed long bone fractures. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting. To see the abstract while you listen, as well as explore OTA CME podcast episodes, download the ConveyMED App for free: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/

8m
Feb 21
OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Single-Incision Fasciotomy Decreases Infection Risk Compared to Dual-Incision Fasciotomy in Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fractures with Acute Compartment Syndrome

Host Dr. Sonny Konda interviews paper author Dr. Graham Dekeyser to discuss this retrospective review of patients with ACS and tibial plateau fractures was conducted at 2 Level I trauma centers. multi-center retrospective review rom 10 centers. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting. To see the abstract while you listen, as well as explore OTA CME podcast episodes, download the ConveyMED App for free: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ 

14m
Feb 07
OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Risk Factors for Reoperation to Promote Union in 1,128 Distal Femur Fractures

Host Dr. Conor Kleweno interviews paper authors Dr. Dane Brodke and Dr. Christopher Lee as they discuss this multi-center retrospective review rom 10 centers. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting. For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ To see the abstract while you listen, as well as explore OTA CME podcast episodes, download the ConveyMED App for free: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here

10m
Jan 17
OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Is Iliosacral Screw Removal Useless? A Causal Analysis of Prospective Observational Data

Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper authors Ms. Natasha McKibben and Dr. Gerard Slobogean as they discuss the results of their prospective study of the removal versus retention of iliosacral screws to relieve pain. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.   To see the abstract while you listen, as well as explore OTA CME podcast episodes, download the free ConveyMED App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For more educational resources, visit: https://ota.org/ 

13m
Jan 03
OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: What is the Probability that Intrawound Vancomycin Powder Reduces Infections in Patients with High-Risk Tibial Plateau or Pilon Fractures?A Bayesian Analysis of the VANCO Trial

Host Dr. Paul Whiting interviews paper author Dr. William Obremskey as they discuss this 10 year study outcome relative to infection rates with Vancomycin and analyzing and interpreting the data using Bayesian analysis. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting. For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ To see the abstract while you listen, as well as explore OTA CME podcast episodes, download the ConveyMED App for free: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here

21m
Dec 20, 2022
OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Aqueous-PREP: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial Evaluating Preoperative Aqueous Antiseptic Skin Solutions in Open Fractures

Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper authors Drs. Gerard Slobogean, MD, and Sheila Sprague, PhD, as they discuss this study comparing two skin solutions on the risk of surgical site infection in open extremith fractures. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting. To see the abstract while you listen, as well as explore OTA CME podcast episodes, download the ConveyMED App for free: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here

17m
Dec 13, 2022
OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Functional Outcomes of Primary Arthrodesis vs. Open Reduction and Internal Fixation in the Treatment of Lisfranc Injuries

Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews primary paper author Dr. Arun Aneja as they discuss this retrospective study of patient outcomes specifically geared toward returning to sporting activities and activities of daily living. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting. Looking for CME?  OTA Podcast CME only on the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/

10m
Dec 06, 2022
OTA Next Level Board Prep - Final Board Preparation Tips and Pearls

Dr. Michael Blankstein concludes the Next Level Board Prep series with special guest Dr. Bruce Gomberg as they chat about final tips to pass the Boards. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams. Thank you to BoneSupport for sponsoring this episode. For more information about BoneSupport’s CERAMENT G listen to the BoneSupport Industry Session on the OTA Podcast channel or visit: https://www.bonesupport.com/en-eu/ For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/

31m
Nov 08, 2022
OTA Next Level Board Prep: Polytrauma - Decision-making/timing

Dr. Paul Whiting is joined by Drs. Zach French and Eric Cotter as they discuss Poly Trauma Decision-making and Timing.  This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.    Thank you to BoneSupport for sponsoring this episode.  For more information about BoneSupport’s CERAMENT G listen to the BoneSUpport Industry Session on the OTA Podcast channel or visit: https://www.bonesupport.com/en-eu/  To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ https://ota.org/

38m
Nov 01, 2022
OTA Next Level Board Prep - Combined Femur Fractures and Femoral Neck Fractures

Dr. Michael Blankstein is joined by Dr. Chris McAndrew as they discuss Management of Combined Femur and Femoral Neck Fractures.  This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. Thank you to BoneSupport for sponsoring this episode.  For more information about BoneSupport’s CERAMENT G listen to the BoneSupport Industry Session on the OTA Podcast channel or visit: https://www.bonesupport.com/en-eu/  To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ https://ota.org/

52m
Oct 25, 2022
OTA Next Level Board Prep - Humeral Shaft Nonunion

Dr. Sonny Konda is joined by Dr. Berkcan Akpinar as they discuss a Humeral Shaft Nonunion case. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. Thank you to Bioventus for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about EXOGEN visit: https://www.EXOGEN.com/radio To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/

31m
Oct 18, 2022
Bone Infection Management Using CERAMENT G with Gentamicin, a Novel Local Antibiotic-Eluting Bone Graft. Sponsored by BONESUPPORT

Join host Mr. Jamie Ferguson from Oxford Bone Infection Unit, as he chats with guests Mr. Alex Wee and Mr. Anand Pillai about their clinical experiences in treating bone infections with CERAMENT G. Sponsored by BONESUPPORT. For case studies and more information on CERAMENT G, visit: https://www.bonesupport.com/en-eu/ For the CERAMENT G IFU, please visit: https://bit.ly/3RKYqka This is an orthopedic expert discussion on the use of BONESUPPORT's product CERAMENT G. Some of the uses discussed here may not be approved or cleared by FDA. The experts are independent, and the content is not in any way influenced by BONESUPPORT. Please refer to the Instructions for Use document for official indications, contraindications, and mixing information.  

53m
Oct 10, 2022
OTA Next Level Board Prep - Management of Complex Diabetic Ankle Fractures

Dr. Sonny Konda is joined by Drs. Andrew Brash and David Kugelman as they discuss Management of Complex Diabetic Ankle Fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. Thank you to Smith and Nephew for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the EVOS system, please visit https://www.smith-nephew.com/professional/products/trauma/plates/ To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/

34m
Oct 04, 2022
OTA Next Level Board Prep - Complex Geriatric Proximal Humerus Fractures

Dr. Sonny Konda is joined by Drs. Amy Birnbaum and Kevin Lehane as they discuss Complex Geriatric Humerus Fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. Thank you to Smith and Nephew for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the EVOS system, please visit https://www.smith-nephew.com/professional/products/trauma/plates/ To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/

30m
Sep 27, 2022
OTA Next Level Board Prep - Segmental Defects of the Femur

Dr. Arun Aneja is joined by Drs. Boshen Liu and Tim Westbrook as they discuss Segmental Defects in the Femur.  This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. Thank you to Smith and Nephew for sponsoring this episode.  To learn more about the EVOS system, please visit https://www.smith-nephew.com/professional/products/trauma/plates/ To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ https://ota.org/

44m
Sep 20, 2022
OTA Next Level Board Prep - Geriatric Acetabular Fractures

Dr. Conor Kleweno is joined by Drs. Avrey Novak and Arthur McDowell as they discuss geriatric acetabular fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For more information about the 2022 OTA Residence Course in Tampa, visit https://ota.org/

29m
Sep 13, 2022
OTA Next Level Board Prep - Tibial Shaft Fractures

Dr. Paul Whiting  is joined by Drs. Brad Foulke and Rick Behlmer as they discuss complex tibial shaft fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ https://ota.org/

34m
Sep 06, 2022
OTA Next Level Board Prep - Periprosthetic Hip Fractures

Dr. Michael Blankstein is joined by Drs. Ken Rodriguez and Michael Roberts as they discuss periprosthetic hip fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/

41m
Aug 30, 2022
OTA Next Level Board Prep - Distal Periprosthetic Fractures Above TKA Part 2

Join Dr. Michael Blankstein in the conclusion of the discussion with Drs. Michael Kain and Thomas Seaver on distal femur periprosthetic fractures above a total knee prosthesis. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. Looking for CME?  OTA Podcast CME only on the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/

26m
Aug 23, 2022
OTA Next Level Board Prep - Distal Periprosthetic Fractures Above TKA Part 1

Dr. Michael Blankstein is joined by Drs. Michael Kain and Thomas Seaver as they discuss distal femur periprosthetic fractures above a total knee prosthesis.  This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ https://ota.org/

26m
Aug 16, 2022
OTA Next Level Board Prep Series - Pelvic Ring Injuries

Dr. Joseph Patterson  is joined by Drs. Avery Novak and Akhil Reddy  as they discuss life threatening hypotension in pelvic ring injuries   This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ https://ota.org/

18m
Aug 09, 2022
Best of OTA Board Prep Series: Talus Fractures

Re-release of the top 5 episodes of the OTA Board Prep Series: Number 5: Talus Fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Seth Yarboro and residents Drs. Megan Couso and Thomas Moran discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of talus fractures. Originally aired: August 17, 2021.  For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ To see episode shownotes and images, download and listen in the ConveyMED Podcast APP: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here

27m
Jul 05, 2022
Best of OTA Board Prep Series: Calcaneus

Re-release of the top 5 episodes of the OTA Board Prep Series: Number 4: Calcaneus Fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Samir Mehta and residents Drs. Kelsey Bonilla and Ryan DeAngelis discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of calcaneus fractures. Originally aired: August 31, 2021. For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ To see episode shownotes and images, download and listen in the ConveyMED Podcast APP: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here

23m
Jun 30, 2022
Best of OTA Board Prep Series: Pelvic Ring

Re-release of the top 5 episodes of the OTA Board Prep Series: Number 3: Pelvic Ring. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Conor Kleweno and his residents, Drs. Avrey Novak and Jake Wilkerson, discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of pelvic ring injuries. Originally aired July 13, 2021. For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ https://ota.org/ To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download and listen in the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here

25m
Jun 28, 2022
Best of OTA Board Prep Series: Ankle Fractures

Re-release of the top 5 episodes of the OTA Board Prep Series: Number 2: Ankle Fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Sonny Konda and his residents, Drs. Ajay Kanakamedala and Blake Schultz discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of ankle fractures. Originally aired August 10, 2021. For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ https://ota.org/ To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here

26m
Jun 23, 2022
Best of OTA Board Prep Series: Acetabulum

Re-release of the top 5 episodes of the OTA Board Prep Series: Number 1: Acetabulum. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these cases in practice. In this episode, Dr. Conor Kleweno and his residents, Drs. Sara Shin and Derek Nhan discuss the diagnosis, care and treatment of acetabulum fractures. Originally aired July 20, 2021. For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/ https://ota.org/ To view episode shownotes and supporting images, download the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here  

26m
Jun 21, 2022
OTA Specialty Day Debate: Calcaneus Fracture: Sinus Tarsi vs. Extensile Approach

Join host Dr. Sonny Konda as he leads a 2022 OTA Specialty Day debate between Drs. Samir Mehta and Brett Crist on surgical approaches to calcaneus fractures. They discuss the pros and cons of both sinus tarsi and extensile approaches. For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/  Looking for CME?  OTA Podcast CME only on the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here

27m
Jun 14, 2022
OTA Specialty Day Debate on Femoral Neck Fractures: Open vs. Closed Reduction

Dr. Paul Whiting hosts a 2022 OTA Specialty Day debate between Dr. David Goodspeed and Dr. Saam Moorshed focused on fractures that are going to be fixed and the benefits and treatment methodologies of closed and open reductions.    Thanks to Arthrex, Inc., for sponsoring this episode.  For more information click here For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/  Looking for CME?  OTA Podcast CME only on the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here

38m
Jun 07, 2022
OTA Specialty Day Debate: Distal Femur Fracture: Plate vs. Nail

Dr. Arun Aneja hosts a 2022 OTA Specialty Day debate between Drs. Robert Dunbar and Milton Little as they discuss the pros and cons of nailing and plating distal femoral fractures.   For additional educational resources visit https://ota.org/  Looking for CME?  OTA Podcast CME only on the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here  Google Play click here

36m
May 24, 2022