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MSK Connect

by Australian Orthopaedic Association

MSK Connect is the official podcast of the Australian Orthopaedic Association, bringing you expert insights and conversations on the latest advancements in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal health. This podcast connects you with leading Australian orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals to discuss key issues shaping the future of the field.

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Episodes

  1. A deep dive into AOA's Clinical Studies Unit (part two)

    In part two, Australian Orthopaedic Association Clinical Director Dr Chris Vertullo, and researcher and knee surgeon Dr Sam MacDessi return to discuss the findings of the RASKAL study, one of the most ambitious orthopaedic trials ever conducted in Australia. Chris and Sam break down the design of...

  2. A deep dive into AOA's Clinical Studies Unit (part one)

    In the first half of this two-part episode, Australian Orthopaedic Association Clinical Director Dr Chris Vertullo is joined by fellow researcher and knee surgeon Dr Sam MacDessi. The pair unpack the origins and purpose of the AOA Clinical Studies Unit, from its beginnings with the landmark…

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  3. Presidential handover and blueprint for 2026

    Australian Orthopaedic Association First Vice-President Dr Andrew Wines sits down with President Dr Mark Moroney to map out the activities, projects, initiatives, and events planned in 2026 during Mark's term. Mark shares his background as an orthopaedic surgeon in Ipswich, spanning a broad...

  4. Collaboration in Digital Health

    Australian Orthopaedic Association's John Cunningham is joined by Chris Kane from the Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association and Carmen Wong from the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Radiologists to unpack one of the most pressing issues in digital healthcare - fast, secure access to...

  5. Connection — coming home for the 2025 ASM

    In the first episode of season two, we welcome Australian Orthopaedic Association General Director Susi Tegen as our season two host, and welcome back AOA Scientific Secretary Dr Kenneth Cutbush and President Dr Scott Fletcher. Scott shares his journey from small-town Smithton near Burnie in...

  6. Surgical training selection and continuing professional development

    In the final episode of season one, host Ally Keane, Australian Orthopaedic Association national education and training executive manager discusses two key topics shaping the future of orthopaedics in Australia: surgical training selection and continuing professional development (CPD). Covering...

  7. Regional and rural orthopaedic surgery

    In this episode, Australian Orthopaedic Association General Director and Rural Advocate Susi Tegen speaks with three experienced regional orthopaedic surgeons from across Australia; Dr Arvind Puri and Dr Chris Morrey, both based in Cairns, North Queensland, and Dr Ric Angliss from Geelong in...

  8. All about the ACE (Academy of Clinical Excellence in Orthopaedics)

    In this episode Academy Steering Committee Co-Chairs Professor Richard Page and Professor Michael Schuetz, and Registry Executive Manager Strategy and Advocacy Kathy Hill discuss ACE — a ground-breaking initiative set to enhance orthopaedic research in Australia. Beginning as an idea between AOA...

  9. 2024 AOANJRR Annual Report and reflections on 25 years of Australian joint replacement reporting

    In this episode Registry Clinical Director Professor Paul Smith examines the findings of the Australian Orthopaedic Association's 2024 AOANJRR Annual Report, which also marks the 25th anniversary of the publication. Paul is joined by Deputy Registry Clinical Director Professor Chris Vertullo,...

  10. Diversity in orthopaedics — a practical necessity

    In this episode, AOA Second Vice-President Dr Andrew Wines interviews two trailblazers at the forefront of the push for a more diverse and inclusive orthopaedic workforce, Dr Jennifer Green, founder and past president of the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance, and Dr Danielle Wadley,...

  11. Presidential handover and reflections on ASM 2024

    In this inaugural episode Immediate Past President Michael Johnson, President Scott Fletcher, and Vice-President Mark Moroney debrief on the 2024 ASM with the theme ‘Making data the solution’, and discuss the critical role of the Registry in data collection and synthesis. Scott details his…

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  12. Introducing MSK Connect

    MSK Connect is the official podcast of the Australian Orthopaedic Association, bringing you expert insights and conversations on the latest advancements in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal health. Hosted by AOA Scientific Secretary, Ken Cutbush, this podcast connects you with leading orthopaedic...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

MSK Connect is the official podcast of the Australian Orthopaedic Association, bringing you expert insights and conversations on the latest advancements in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal health. This podcast connects you with leading Australian orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals to discuss key issues shaping the future of the field.

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Produced by Aisha Kirkby

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MSK Connect is the official podcast of the Australian Orthopaedic Association, bringing you expert insights and conversations on the latest advancements in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal health. This podcast connects you with leading Australian orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and healthcare...

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