Digital Orthopaedics Conference (DOCSF)

We close out the DOCSF 2025 conference with a powerful final session recorded live in San Francisco. Mohan Nair (Emerge) takes the stage to share a compelling message about what it really takes to drive innovation in healthcare. In a landscape shaped by AI, automation, and rapid change, he encourages us to reframe ourselves not just as innovators but as explorers, curious, courageous, and ready to lower the cost of transformation by keeping things simple and impactful.Following Nair’s closing keynote, we present the inaugural DOCSF–OREF Poster Awards, honoring outstanding contributions to orthopedic research. Hosted by Fabrizio Billi, PhD (UCLA) and Lee Grossman (CEO, OREF), the awards celebrate the top three research posters selected from 25 submissions.These sessions offer both inspiration and grounded insights into how small, meaningful actions can spark big change. A fitting close to a conference focused on real-world digital innovation in orthopedics.

In this conversation from DOCSF 2025, Dr. Joshua Liu, CEO of SeamlessMD, joins Dr. Stefano Bini to unpack what it really takes to drive digital innovation inside healthcare systems.Drawing from over a decade of experience helping hospitals adopt patient engagement software, Dr. Liu shares five hard-earned, often counterintuitive truths about getting new technologies off the ground. From learning why solving clinical problems isn't always enough, to navigating the complex web of champions needed for long-term success, this session offers a grounded, practical playbook for innovators.Dr. Liu also discusses the evolving role of AI in patient journeys, the value of clinician-approved content in digital tools, and why trust and workflow integration matter just as much as the technology itself.Whether you're building a startup or launching a new digital initiative, this talk is packed with candid insights on what works and what doesn’t when introducing new tech in healthcare.

This featured session from DOCSF 2025 presents MedTech We Love, a look at cutting-edge surgical technologies that are reshaping orthopedic care. Moderated by Dr. Michael Havig (HealthMe), the conversation spotlights four standout companies bringing innovation from the lab to the operating room.Richard Bolander, PhD (TracPatch Health) shares how wearable sensors are enabling continuous, passive remote monitoring to track recovery and guide interventions, especially for patients with low mobility or challenging social determinants. Their data-driven platform helps clinicians identify at-risk patients and supports provider gain-sharing models.Gabriel Jones (Proprio) introduces a surgical intelligence platform that uses light-field technology and AI to provide real-time, 3D, radiation-free imaging in the operating room. He calls for unified, data-rich systems that empower surgeons to adapt mid-procedure and deliver better clinical and economic outcomes.Doug Fairbanks (Visie) showcases a 3D spatial computing platform that eliminates the need for pins and arrays in surgical navigation. With ultra-precise, high-speed tracking, their system enables real-time registration and robotic guidance, making surgery safer, faster, and less invasive.Stuart Simpson (THINK Surgical) presents a compact, wireless robotic system that integrates seamlessly into the surgical workflow. With an implant-agnostic model and decision-tree AI, their robot delivers precision without complexity, offering hospitals and ASCs a more affordable and flexible alternative to legacy platforms.Together, these companies represent a future where orthopedic surgery is more intelligent, adaptive, and accessible.

This special Lunch & Learn session from DOCSF 2025 features a presentation by LeanTaas, a billion-dollar healthcare technology company and longtime conference partner.The session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how LeanTaas is integrating artificial intelligence into perioperative operations, bringing new clarity to both clinical and financial workflows. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in healthcare operations, they share key lessons from LeanTaas’ journey. From early challenges in product-market fit to scaling AI tools that are now live in more than 1,200 hospitals and cancer centers.Two core innovations are showcased:A financial performance assistant that combines structured and unstructured data to help health systems make smarter decisions about service line growth, case mix, resource allocation, and block time.A clinical preparedness platform that uses AI-powered agents to engage patients ahead of surgery, automate low-risk communication tasks, and help care teams operate at the top of their license.This session delivers a practical look at what it takes to apply AI in real healthcare settings, moving from data overload to decision support, and from reactive systems to intelligent orchestration.

This session highlights four rising companies transforming orthopedic care with next-generation technology.Moderated by Dr. Nicholas Colyvas (UCSF), the conversation features:Thomas Knox (VitVio), who presents a compelling vision for ambient sensing and AI-powered computer vision in the OR. By replacing manual processes with autonomous agents, VitVio enables real-time surgical orchestration, smarter inventory use, and operational efficiency.Dr. Kishore Tipirneni (Tempida) introduces a powerful triad of AI tools, scribe, editor, and autopilot, that drastically reduce documentation time, improve insurance compliance, and automate EMR workflows without needing new software or integrations.Dr. Ju Zhang (Formus Labs), who shares how his company is scaling personalized orthopedic planning through AI-powered 3D modeling and digital twins, improving surgical accuracy and efficiency across patient journeys.Dr. Benjamin Schwartz (The Commons Clinic), who makes a compelling case for building in-house AI to support integrated, value-based care. By customizing tools to fit clinical workflows, his team unlocks better outcomes and real-time decision-making at every step of patient care.This session offers a window into how entrepreneurial clinicians and technologists are working together to redefine what’s possible in orthopedics.

This episode presents the first part of one of the conference’s most beloved sessions: Startups We Love. Moderated by Dr. Ronald Navarro (Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine), highlighting four startups tackling big challenges in orthopedics with cutting-edge solutions.You’ll hear from:XY.AI Labs (Sam De Brouwer & David Yousefzadeh), introducing an agentic AI platform that streamlines healthcare operations and revenue cycle management for smaller practices without the need for complex system integration.HipInsight (Stephen Murphy, MD), sharing a mixed-reality digital surgery platform that delivers robotic-level accuracy in hip replacement using immersive 3D guidance instead of hardware.Vent Creativity (Gilly Yildirim), presenting surgical digital twins that simulate soft tissue and skeletal anatomy in real time, creating personalized, predictive insights during surgery.EverEx (Alex Chan Yoon, MD), with an AI-powered rehab tool that delivers personalized physical therapy through a smartphone. Now FDA-listed and eligible for Medicare reimbursement.This session brings to life the creativity and momentum driving the next generation of digital health and surgical innovation.

Recorded live at DOCSF 2025 in San Francisco, this session explores how venture capital and investment strategies are evolving in today’s medtech landscape.Moderator Gregg Griner (Orrick) leads the discussion with two physician-investors who are helping shape the future of healthcare technology:Dr. Omair Khan (ARTIS Ventures) shares insights on the current funding environment, what venture firms are prioritizing in orthopedic innovation, and why some AI-driven tools are entering a period of market recalibration.Dr. Andrew Parambath (Pear VC) brings a clinical lens to the conversation, offering practical guidance on selecting pilot partners, mapping out reimbursement pathways early, and designing companies that can withstand market turbulence.Together, the panel offers a clear and realistic view of what it takes to build and fund successful orthopedic ventures in 2025.This session is perfect for anyone working at the intersection of technology, care delivery, and investment.

In this episode, we bring you a conference favorite, DOCSF Science, where cutting-edge research meets real-world relevance. Moderated by Dr. Fabrizio Billi (UCLA), with insights from Dr. Emel Demircan (CSU Long Beach) and Dr. Stefano Bini (UCSF), this session explores the most impactful AI and robotics research papers shaping healthcare in 2025.The panel unpacks four standout studies, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) models trained on peer-reviewed medical literature, multimodal foundational models that integrate text, images, and sensor data, and the latest in digital twins for personalized care. You’ll also hear about advances in cognitive robotics that respond to real-time surgeon behavior in the operating room.Whether you're a clinician, technologist, or curious innovator, this episode will challenge how you think about intelligence, data, and the future of surgery. It’s a clear, thoughtful look at how today’s research is already transforming tomorrow’s care.

Recorded live at DOCSF 2025 in San Francisco, this session brings together thought leaders who are challenging what’s possible in digital health.Moderator Unity Stoakes (StartUp Health) guides the conversation, opening the floor to:Dr. Daniel Kraft (NextMed Health & Digital.Health) shares a rapid-fire overview of breakthrough technologies shaping healthcare, from generative agents and digital twins to programmable biology. He invites clinicians to rethink what's possible as care becomes increasingly personalized and proactive.Dr. Fabrizio Billi (UCLA) explores contextual intelligence, spatial computing, and semantic AI. He explains how these technologies can create more adaptive healthcare systems that understand not just data but the meaning behind it.Brandon Barbello (Archetype AI), who introduces the concept of physical AI. These foundation models are trained on sensor data to recognize patterns in human movement, detect early signs of disease, and support real-time interventions.Dr. Douglas Unis (Monogram Orthopaedics & Mount Sinai) outlines the future of autonomous surgical robotics and how it could reshape surgical workflows and orthopedic practice.This session offers a thoughtful look at how emerging technologies are bringing science fiction closer to clinical reality.

We’re kicking off our DOCSF 2025 conference coverage, recorded live in San Francisco on Friday, October 3rd, with an energizing opening session. The day begins with welcome remarks from Dr. Stefano Bini, founder of DOCSF, and Dr. Ben Ma of UCSF, setting the stage for a weekend of transformative insights in digital orthopedics.Following the kickoff, Dr. Sara Edwards (UCSF) leads a compelling conversation exploring how AI is reshaping every layer of healthcare, from the operating room to the insurance claim.You’ll hear from:Dr. Charlie DeCook shares how radical time transparency and AI scheduling assistants are streamlining outpatient surgical workflows.Dr. Archana Dubey, founding partner of Arches Accelerator, explains how insurers are leveraging AI for faster authorizations, real-time care decisions, and more personalized healthcare delivery.Pradeep Javangula (Everest VC) introduces autonomous AI agents designed to act as collaborative teammates across surgical planning, logistics, and revenue cycle operations.This session sets the tone for what DOCSF is all about. Bold ideas, practical solutions, and the future of digital health in action. Tune in to hear how AI is evolving from a buzzword to a backbone in healthcare.

In this special episode, we sit down with Gabe Jones, co-founder and CEO of Proprio, a company pioneering the next generation of surgical visualization. Gabe shares how Proprio is merging computer vision, depth sensing, and real-time 3D imaging to give surgeons an entirely new way to visualize the operative field, without relying on intraoperative CT or traditional navigation systems.He reflects on the multidisciplinary roots of the company, which were born from a neurosurgeon’s desire to “see around corners,” and how his own background in law, engineering, and philanthropy helped shape Proprio’s mission. We also explore what this kind of technology means for surgical precision, workflow efficiency, and the evolving relationship between human skill and machine intelligence in the OR.If you're looking for a glimpse into the future of surgical intelligence, you shouldn't miss this conversation.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we sit with Sam de Brouwer, co-founder and CEO of XY.ai Labs, an agent-based AI company rethinking how healthcare gets done behind the scenes. With decades of experience in digital health and AI, Sam walks us through the shift from data analytics to truly intelligent, autonomous agents and why that matters for healthcare.She shares how XY.ai is building browser-based AI agents to streamline back-office operations like claims, scheduling, and revenue cycle management, without requiring deep tech stack integrations. From automation to augmentation to prediction, Sam breaks down what AI agents can really do, how they orchestrate across workflows, and why now is the time to rethink what’s possible.It’s a powerful preview of what she’ll showcase live at DOCSF 2025. Don’t miss the chance to learn how agentic AI is reshaping the future of healthcare from the ground up.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we’re joined by Dr. Scott Sigman, orthopedic surgeon, host of The Ortho Show, and longtime advocate for innovation in sports medicine. Dr. Sigman previews the highly anticipated Sports Medicine and Technology session he’ll be co-leading at DOCSF 2025, a dynamic, open-format panel with some of the field’s top thought leaders.He shares what excites him most about the tools available right now, from virtual reality surgical training with PrecisionOS to the growing impact of AI scribes and ambient documentation tools that help reduce burnout and bring humanity back to the exam room. Dr. Sigman also reflects on why orthopedic surgeons are often slow to adopt new tech and why that mindset is shifting fast.If you’re curious about the practical side of innovation in orthopedics, this episode offers a motivating look at what’s possible when we lean into change.

In our last episode of DOCSF Global Innovators, we stopped in Stockholm to meet Anna-Karin Edstedt Bonamy, a pediatrician turned CEO of Doctrin, one of Europe’s leading digital health platforms.She shares how her clinical frustrations became fuel for a platform that’s transforming healthcare encounters across Sweden and beyond.From reducing friction in digital-first workflows to scaling meaningful conversations between patients and providers, Anna-Karin walks us through Doctrin’s journey to make every care interaction count.Tune in as we explore what happens when medical insight meets mission-driven tech, and why Sweden’s healthcare future might just be a few thoughtful questions away.

In this episode of DOCSF Global Innovators, we travel to Sweden to meet Daniel Forslund, a longtime public servant and one of the driving forces behind the country’s digital health transformation. From his early days at the Ministry of Health to redesigning innovation incentives in the Stockholm region, Daniel has rolled up his sleeves and made things happen across government, policy, and healthcare reform.We explore how Sweden’s decentralized system is reimagining infrastructure, why public-private trust is key to progress, and what it really takes to turn pilot projects into lasting change. It’s a journey filled with insight, idealism, and a few hard-earned lessons for anyone navigating innovation in complex systems.Pack your curiosity and join us in Gothenburg for a front-row seat to Sweden’s digital evolution.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we catch up with Dr. Nick Colyvas, orthopedic surgeon, UCSF professor, and longtime advisor to health tech startups. Drawing from decades of experience at the intersection of surgery and innovation, Dr. Colyvas shares why it's time for robotics to step into the sports medicine arena.He highlights key areas where robotics, navigation, and digital scribes are already making an impact, and explains why the most successful startups are the ones that solve real problems, build viable business models, and persevere through the long road to adoption. Dr. Colyvas also previews his breakout session at DOCSF 2025, where he’ll lead a conversation on the future of soft tissue robotics and surgical innovation. If you're ready to reimagine what’s possible in sports medicine, this episode is a must-listen.

In Episode 10 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we land in Copenhagen to speak with Bogi Eliasen, Director of Health at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS). With a background in political science and a passion for system-level thinking, Bogi offers a wide-angle view on how Denmark became one of the world’s most advanced ecosystems for digital health and preventative care.This episode explores the unique forces that shaped Denmark’s transformation, from early adoption of unified digital health records and public-private research funding to the influence of foundations like Novo Nordisk. Bogi reframes healthcare not as a service, but as the foundation of a stable society, combined with education, economics, climate change, and long-term sustainability.Listeners will hear why Denmark’s population-scale data, decentralized clinical trials, and emphasis on dignity-driven design may serve as a model for the world’s transition to proactive, people-first healthcare.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we sit down with Dr. Illya Bendich, orthopedic surgeon at Washington University in St. Louis, to explore how technology is transforming the operating room. From CT-based robotics that boost accuracy and reduce hip instability to AI-powered tools that enhance patient engagement and clinical efficiency, Dr. Bendich shares real examples of how innovation is improving outcomes and streamlining workflows in his practice.He also previews the breakout session he’ll lead at DOCSF 2025, focused on perioperative tech, surgical planning, and the growing role of data in driving smarter decisions. If you're curious about what digital transformation looks like in a medical practice, this conversation offers a clear look at the future taking shape right now.

In Episode 9 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we make a stop in London to meet Lawrence Tallon, Deputy Chief Executive at Guy's and St Thomas'​ NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK’s largest and most respected healthcare organizations.Lawrence shares his journey through the NHS and what it takes to steer transformation in a system where turbulence is routine and resources are tight. With an eye on digital innovation and deep respect for team culture, he reflects on their flight path, where building trust, empowering clinicians, and leaning into communication matter more than top-down control.This episode offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how one of the NHS’s top leaders navigates complexity with clarity and keeps people at the center of it all.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we catch up with Fabrizio Billi, PhD, Director of Orthopaedic Research at UCLA and the driving force behind the DOCSF Science sessions at DOCSF. Known for translating complex research into conversations that matter, Fabrizio gives us a preview of this year’s elevated “journal club”  with a sharp focus on physical AI.He explores cutting-edge advances in computer vision, wearables, digital twins, and AI-assisted surgery with haptic feedback, technologies that are quickly moving from the lab to the clinic. Fabrizio also reflects on the evolving journey of digital adoption in orthopedics and what it takes to keep innovation real, impactful, and grounded in patient outcomes.If you're looking for a thoughtful, future-forward take on the science behind the tech, this episode is for you.

In Episode 8 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we travel to Toulouse to meet Loic Lagarde, Director of the historic Pasteur Clinic, where he is leading transformation at a 140-year-old healthcare institution, without losing touch with its legacy.Loic balances tradition and innovation by staying close to his team and encouraging collaboration instead of top-down orders. He shares ideas like using pre-surgery hotel stays to improve clinic flow and explains how clear communication helps him build trust with physician-shareholders.With insights on leadership, empathy, and thoughtful technology adoption, this episode spotlights the human side of sustainable change.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we talk with Dr. Alexander Sah, orthopedic surgeon and co-director of the Institute for Joint Restoration in Fremont, California. Dr. Sah shares how he successfully integrated three real-world technologies, OrthoGrid, TMINI handheld robotics, and Ospitek’s OR intelligence platform, into his surgical workflow, improving accuracy, efficiency, and team engagement.He reflects on what makes adoption work: simplicity, genuine problem-solving, and minimal disruption to existing routines. Looking ahead, Dr. Sah sees a future where technology plays a growing role in revision surgeries and infection control. He’ll lead a session at DOCSF 2025 focused on making technology work in the OR. Don’t miss this hands-on perspective on real innovation in action.

In Episode 7 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we touch down in Singapore to meet Diomedes Kastanis, CTO of Microsoft Asia Pacific, and a systems thinker navigating one of the world’s most dynamic tech landscapes.Set against the backdrop of Southeast Asia’s rapid digital leap, Diomedes shares why the future of healthcare hinges on strategic reinvention, not just smarter tools. He explores how AI-powered simulation transforms decision-making, why intuitive interfaces are the key for mass adoption, and how emerging economies are surging forward by leapfrogging legacy systems.With lessons on data governance, digital twins, and the psychology of change, this episode offers a peek at what it takes to lead healthcare transformation.

Episode 4 of DOCSF 2025 Previews features Mohan Nair, a healthcare strategist, author, and serial entrepreneur. With an impressive background, executive roles at Cambia Health and multiple successful startups, Mohan brings a unique perspective to healthcare innovation.In this conversation, Mohan shares why AI agents, coding copilots, and next-gen customer experience tools are changing the industry, and why contemplation and curiosity are just as important as speed when driving change. He also previews the closing session he’ll lead at DOCSF 2025, focused on helping innovators navigate internal resistance, influence decision-makers, and turn great ideas into action.This episode is a powerful reminder that innovation isn’t just about technology; it’s about timing, people, and the courage to bring ideas to life.

In Episode 6 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we touch down in the vibrant city of Barcelona to meet Cristian Pascual, co-founder and CEO of MEDIKTOR and driving force behind the Barcelona Health Hub.Cristian shares the journey from brainstorming sessions to building a clinically validated AI triage tool now deployed across multiple countries. As an engineer-turned-health innovator, he explains how MEDIKTOR mixes sharp tech with clinical relevance, and why Barcelona’s mix of hospital infrastructure, digital talent, and supportive government policy created the perfect launchpad. We also explore the creation of the Barcelona Health Hub inside a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, once a hospital, now a thriving center of health tech collaboration. This episode highlights how Cristian’s team is building healthcare's future, right from the heart of Catalonia.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we talk with Dr. Joseph Maratt, a surgeon leading digital innovation in his 15-partner orthopedic group in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Maratt shares how AI scribes are making a real difference in his day-to-day, boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and often picking up on details human scribes might miss.He also explains how robotics has transformed his approach to knee replacement, enabling a more personalized, muscle-sparing technique. From championing new tools to building buy-in across his team, Dr. Maratt offers real-world insights into what it takes to adopt technology in a clinical setting.He shares his thoughts on how AI could shape surgical workflows, decision-making, and patient engagement. Don’t miss his session in the Arthroplasty breakout at DOCSF 2025, where he’ll talk about the tools driving smarter, more human-centered orthopedic care.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Ali Hashemi, we shift focus to the practical application of GluCare’s hybrid model. Ali discusses how data science and wearables were initially overhyped in healthcare and how his team’s focus on simplifying the tech to elevate human care made the difference. He shares insights on the importance of patient engagement, the pitfalls of predictive AI, and how building a platform that empowers physicians to become "superhuman" is the key to success. Ali also touches on Dubai’s unique healthcare ecosystem and the impact of the region's regulatory environment on innovation.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we feature a conversation with Dennis Boyle, founding member of IDEO and long-time advocate for human-centered design. Dennis shares why empathy and design thinking are key when bringing technologies like AI into healthcare, not just to automate tasks, but to make meaningful improvements for real people.He brings inspiring stories from his “Design for Health” course at Stanford, where students team up with patients to create real-world impact. We also get a preview of IDEO’s interactive session returning to DOCSF 2025, so valuable that it’s the only one being offered twice! This episode is a thoughtful reminder that as innovation moves forward, people must always stay at the center.

In Part 1 of our journey with Ali Hashemi, we head to Dubai to see how a former investor traded spreadsheets for stethoscopes and built GluCare.Health, one of the most forward-thinking platforms in chronic care. Ali walks us through the launch of a hybrid clinic crafted not just to treat illness, but to rewrite the flight path of digital health itself.By starting from the ground up, instead of retrofitting old systems, he and his team designed a model where real-time, tech-powered care stays rooted in human connection. Whether you're plotting your startup adventure or steering through the challenges of patient-focused design, this episode offers a rare look inside a clinic that turned Dubai into a launchpad for global health innovation.

Welcome to DOCSF 2025 Previews, a special podcast series where we connect with the brilliant minds shaping the future of digital orthopedics ahead of the DOCSF 2025 Conference in San Francisco!In this inaugural episode, we feature Dr. Danny Goel, an accomplished shoulder surgeon, clinical professor at the University of British Columbia, and CEO of PrecisionOS. Dr. Goel shares his journey from practicing surgeon to healthcare innovator, highlighting the top three technologies reshaping sports medicine today, the challenges and triumphs of leading a healthcare startup, and the future of digital transformation in surgery, from generative AI to wearable devices.He also previews the Sports Medicine Technology session he’ll be leading at DOCSF 2025, focusing on actionable solutions that surgeons can immediately apply to their practices. If you're eager to hear how cutting-edge technology is being translated into real-world impact, this conversation is the perfect way to kick off your journey toward DOCSF 2025!

In Episode 3 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we travel to Berlin to meet Tobias Silberzahn, at the time a partner at McKinsey and healthcare innovation leader with a sweeping view of Europe’s digital health landscape.Tobias Silberzahn outlines the essential building blocks of a digitally enabled health system, emphasizing the role of electronic health records, e-prescriptions, and integrated reimbursement models. Drawing on his policy experience across Germany, France, and Scandinavia, he unpacks why fragmented digital strategies hinder adoption and how a unified, patient-centered approach to chronic care and prevention can unlock true value.This episode explores Europe’s digital maturity journey, the role of WHO’s global health tech initiatives, and how collaboration, not competition, could define the next frontier in care delivery.

In Episode 2 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we sit down with Dr. Nicholas De Pennington, a former neurosurgeon who left the operating room to reimagine the patient experience through AI.Now the founder of Ufonia, Nick, shares how his frustrations with legacy systems in the NHS inspired him to build a voice-based AI platform that automates routine consultations while keeping human empathy at the core. This conversation spans digital transformation within the NHS, launching across international markets, and the evolving role of clinicians in an AI-augmented future.From Oxford lecture halls to a tech startup, Dr. De Pennington’s journey offers insight into how clinical knowledge, entrepreneurial thinking, and cross-industry curiosity can lead to meaningful change in healthcare.

Welcome aboard DOCSF Global Innovators, your direct route to the world’s most transformative healthcare stories. This new segment of the Digital Orthopedics Podcast features conversations with extraordinary leaders driving innovation in health tech, digital transformation, and patient care worldwide.Our first stop: rural India. Meet Dr. Vikram Jain, an orthopedic surgeon who left a conventional career path to build a hospital from scratch in a remote town. What began with personal risk and limited resources has grown into a 500-bed facility serving thousands across three states.In this episode, you'll hear how Dr. Jain leveraged digital tools, local customs, and evolving Indian government health policies to provide rapid, same-day care to underserved communities. Dr. Jain's story is a masterclass in grassroots innovation, resilience, and social impact, from embracing kinematic joint replacements to scaling via telehealth and training systems.Tune in for the inspiring takeoff of our new Global Innovators series. Subscribe to our podcast, share with your friends, and join Dr. Bini as he travels the world learning from inspiring people leading extraordinary innovations in digital health.

Welcome to the first episode of the new podcast series from the Digital Orthopedics Conference San Francisco (DOCSF). Hosted by Professor Stefano Bini of UCSF, this episode explores DOCSF’s journey from its roots alongside the JP Morgan Conference to becoming a premier event for innovation in orthopedics.Learn how AI, robotics, and leadership shape musculoskeletal care, with insights from the 2024 conference featuring top experts and groundbreaking startups.Stay tuned for more episodes, and mark your calendars for DOCSF on October 3, 2025. Don’t forget to rate and review!

In this session of "Startups We Love," moderated by Dr. Claudio Diaz and Dr. Daniel Kraft, three visionary entrepreneurs present innovative solutions addressing critical challenges in orthopedics.Doug Fairbanks, CEO of VISIE, compares the revolutionary impact of X-rays on orthopedics to Visi’s cutting-edge 3D scanning technology, designed to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes. Next, Nan-Wei Gong, Founder, and CEO of FIGUR8, highlights the need for objective biomechanical measurements in musculoskeletal (MSK) health and shares how their wearable sensors and AI technology enable data-driven recovery tracking. Finally, Mohan Giridharadas, Founder & CEO of LeanTaaS, discusses the use of advanced mathematical models and data science to optimize hospital operations, improving capacity, scheduling, and overall efficiency.This session underscores the transformative potential of deep tech, data analytics, and innovation in reshaping orthopedics and healthcare management.Stay tuned for more episodes, and mark your calendars for DOCSF on October 3, 2025. Don’t forget to rate and review!

In this engaging session, Dr. Charlie de Cook, a renowned private practice orthopedic surgeon, joins host Dr. Stefano Bini to spotlight three innovative startups transforming orthopedic care. Richard Bolander, CEO of TrackPatch, introduces a wearable device designed to monitor post-surgical recovery, emphasizing its role in the shift toward value-based care and its integration into clinical settings. David Head, CEO of Commure, showcases AI-driven ambient documentation solutions that streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. Bryan Lord, CEO of Pristine Surgical, presents single-use endoscopes that simplify procedures and reduce costs for ambulatory surgery centers.The session dives into practical applications, market differentiation, and the challenges of integrating these technologies into existing systems, offering a glimpse into the future of digital health and AI in orthopedic practice.Stay tuned for more episodes, and mark your calendars for DOCSF on October 3, 2025. Don’t forget to rate and review!

In this episode of DOCSF Science, moderator Fabrizio Billi leads a distinguished panel featuring Dr. Jeff Lotz, Thomas Peterson, PhD, and Dr. Peter Schilling as they explore the transformative role of AI in orthopedic surgery. The discussion highlights research on AI applications, including ChatGPT's use in knee pain diagnostics, triage, and surgical decision-making.Panelists critically analyze AI's strengths and limitations, such as its ability to process complex clinical data versus challenges like hallucinations. They also address the ethical and regulatory considerations surrounding AI in healthcare and emphasize the importance of balancing AI assistance with human expertise. The session concludes with insights into how AI can advance medical research, writing, and practice, shaping the future of orthopedic care.Stay tuned for more episodes, and mark your calendars for DOCSF on October 3, 2025. Don’t forget to rate and review!

In this episode of the Digital Orthopedics Podcast, we explore the future of robotics in surgery with experts Dr. Stefan Kreutzer and Hans Peter Brøndmo. Dr. Kreutzer shares his extensive experience with surgical robotic platforms, highlighting key challenges such as high costs and limited clinical data. Brøndmo, drawing from his work on Google X’s Everyday Robots project, discusses broader robotics challenges, including human-robot interfaces and teaching robots complex tasks.The conversation reflects on the evolution of robotics, comparing current surgical robots to cutting-edge industrial models, and addresses the balance between technological advancements and the irreplaceable human touch in medicine. As robotics reshape healthcare and beyond, the discussion raises profound questions about creativity, work, and what it truly means to be human in an increasingly automated world.Stay tuned for more episodes, and mark your calendars for DOCSF on October 3, 2025. Don’t forget to rate and review!

In this episode of DOCSF, Dr. Nick Colyvas from UCSF’s Sports Medicine Division introduces Edouard Saget, co-founder and CEO of Orthogrid Systems. Saget explores the transformative role of AI in the operating room, focusing on reducing surgeons’ cognitive workload to optimize performance, enhance engagement, and minimize errors.The discussion highlights practical strategies for integrating AI into surgical workflows, emphasizing user-centric design and aligning with customer needs for success. Saget details AI-driven tools that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and simplify interactions with technology. He concludes by reflecting on the broader impact of AI in medical practice and Orthogrid Systems’ recent acquisition by Zimmer Biomet.Stay tuned for more episodes, and mark your calendars for DOCSF on October 3, 2025. Don’t forget to rate and review!

In this episode of DOCSF, Professor Tom Barber explores the transformative potential of AI in orthopedic surgery, emphasizing its role in streamlining daily tasks and enhancing efficiency. He highlights key opportunities, such as managing patient messages, triaging cases, automating medical record workflows, and supporting research, while stressing the critical importance of data ownership and access.The presentation underscores AI's ability to reduce burnout, cut operational costs, and empower the resurgence of smaller practices. By integrating these advancements, the ultimate goal is to make the work of physicians more sustainable and efficient.Stay tuned for more episodes, and mark your calendars for DOCSF on October 3, 2025. Don’t forget to rate and review!

In this episode of DOCSF, host Dr. Stefano Bini explores the idea of AI as hyper-specialized agents rather than a singular, monolithic system. He delves into generative AI, its language-based sense of understanding, and the 'hallucination' phenomenon while introducing strategies like RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and fine-tuning to boost AI accuracy.The discussion highlights a pivotal shift toward training AI on real-world data, opening new frontiers in technology. Stefano also examines advancements in robotics, showcasing examples of their intricate interactions with the environment.Don't miss upcoming episodes, and mark your calendar for DOCSF on October 3, 2025. Remember to rate and review!

This Digital Orthopedics Conference session introduces the emerging field of AI agents and their potential applications in orthopedics, focusing on reactive and adaptable agents. Reactive agents operate on simple, rule-based systems suited for structured environments, while adaptable agents use memory and learning for dynamic tasks like virtual assistants. Multi-agent systems (MAS) involve groups of agents collaborating on shared goals, such as surgical support and post-operative care.Key challenges include data privacy, system integration, network demands, and regulatory hurdles. The session also explores 'copilots'—generative tools that provide real-time diagnostic and therapeutic support. Together, MAS and copilots aim to improve efficiency, real-time support, and patient care, despite challenges like privacy and interoperability.Stay tuned for more episodes, and mark your calendars for DOCSF on October 3, 2025. Don’t forget to rate and review!

In this opening session, Dr. Daniel Kraft sets the stage for a day dedicated to exploring the future of AI and robotics in orthopedics. Reflecting on the rapid advancements in generative AI, the discussion highlights the integration of AI into workflows at leading medical institutions. Daniel discusses the potential and challenges of AI in medicine, including generative health, digital twins, and multimodal health. Emerging technologies such as wearable devices, AR, VR, and robotics are anticipated to transform medical education, diagnostics, and patient care. The need for convergence of AI with current medical practices and regulatory frameworks is stressed. Examples and case studies illustrate the transformative potential, paving the way for a proactive, data-driven, democratized healthcare future.Stay tuned for more episodes, and mark your calendars for DOCSF on October 3, 2025. Don’t forget to rate and review!

In this episode, Stefano Bini interviews Douglas Fairbanks, CEO of VISIE, on the Digital Orthopedics Podcast. VISIE, a partner and supporter of the Digital Orthopedics Conference San Francisco, unveiled their groundbreaking "continuous anatomic auto-tracking technology" at DOCSF 2024. Visie shares how they can revolutionize surgical robotic accuracy by enabling real-time 3D scanning of bone and soft tissue without pins or markers, a common challenge in orthopedic procedures.Fairbanks highlights how VISIE’s latest system adapts instantly to continuous movements like knee flexion. This innovation frees surgeons from constant manual adjustments and rechecks, enhancing efficiency and precision while hopefully reducing procedural complications.Discover how VISIE is shaping the future of digital surgery and advancing personalized care.

In this new season of DOCSF - The Webinar Series, hosted by Stefano Bini, we explore the world of AI in orthopedics. Our expert panel discusses fine-tuning models, data privacy, and clinician involvement. The conversations emphasize the importance of clear definitions, transparency, and human feedback in healthcare AI. One of the main takeaways is the holistic evaluation of AI's value for optimizing healthcare outcomes and workflows.Join us as we delve into challenges like low profit margins and data ownership, with innovative ideas like patient data monetization and blockchain. Now, it's your turn to take action. Stay informed, engage with AI in healthcare, and be part of the transformation towards a healthier future.

In this new season of the DOCSF conference, we are bringing you a series of webinar shows, which serve as an extension of the DOCSF conference.The focus is on exploring the exciting potential of generative AI. The panel delves into how generative AI can reshape various industries, with a particular spotlight on its applications in healthcare. Topics covered include its knowledge-absorption capabilities, its effectiveness with unstructured data, and the challenges of ensuring AI can discern between meaningful and irrelevant information. The discussions also emphasize how generative AI can enhance healthcare processes, like note creation and operational efficiency while underlining the importance of safety precautions. The season aims to shed light on AI's ability to complement human expertise and looks ahead with enthusiasm at the evolving landscape of generative AI.

Dive into the transition to value-based care in orthopedics and the promising potential of specialty-based models. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Zeev Kain and Amit Kunte delve into the rising adoption of value-based care and the avenues it opens for physicians through specialty-specific models. Discover the six impactful specialties with considerable potential. The conversation spans diverse models of value-based care, the role of specialists, the need for ecosystem integration, and the power of holistic capabilities in unlocking its benefits. Learn how orthopedic surgeons can gain from shifting to this model, where reduced high-acuity care can lead to enhanced income.  Tune in to grasp the economic and sustainable advantages of this transition!  -| This episode originally aired on August 11, 2023 on DOCSF – Digital Orthopaedics Conference San Francisco. Listen, follow and subscribe here -| The Physician Podcast Channel is produced with support from Provider Solutions & Development, expert recruitment advisors helping physicians navigate their next career move. Learn more about their work by visiting healthpodcastnetwork.com/psd

Discover the transformative potential of digital twins in orthopedics and digital surgery in this enlightening episode.Dr. Steven Levine, from Dassault Systèmes, takes center stage to delve into the world of digital twins. Learn how his company employs 3D experiences and virtual human modeling to craft functional models of machines and devices. These virtual twins replicate real-world scenarios, aiding in predictive maintenance and failure prevention. The episode showcases the Living Heart Project, illustrating how the human organ's simulation helps understand its behavior under stress. The conversation also delves into digital twin technology's promising role in the medical realm, particularly in orthopedics. The importance of data collection from implants and the use of sensors to monitor performance takes the spotlight.Join us for this insightful episode and keep exploring our diverse collection!

Explore the revolutionary role of computer vision in healthcare through this engaging episode.Join us for an insightful interview with Douglas Fairbanks, the CEO of Advanced Scanners, as he sheds light on their pioneering technology designed for operating rooms. Douglas's extensive background in surgical intervention, technology, and commercialization underpins the discussion. Learn how their cutting-edge technology streamlines data collection, eliminating the need for manual intervention. The conversation also delves into the potential of artificial intelligence in the field and the intriguing challenges it poses for orthopedics.Tune in to discover more about the innovative solutions of Advanced Scanners and stay connected with Douglas for deeper insights!

Step into the spotlight with Edouard Saget from OrthoGrid in this captivating episode of the Digital Orthopedics Podcast. Edouard guides us through his remarkable journey of addressing a challenge in computer-assisted surgery and ingeniously fashioning a solution - a radiopaque grid that later evolved into a cutting-edge AI-driven concept. He emphasizes the elegance of simplicity in design and dives deep into their ongoing efforts, encompassing distortion resolution and the reduction of X-ray exposure in operating rooms. Their AI technology has undergone a transformative evolution, equipping surgeons with augmented insights during procedures, thus elevating accuracy and efficiency. This AI marvel is now trained to discern distinct surgical stages, offering real-time guidance to surgeons.Don't miss out on this riveting conversation, uncovering the groundbreaking ways in which this avant-garde AI technology is revolutionizing surgical procedures, making them more streamlined and economically viable.