The OTA Podcast
by OTA Podcast Committee
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.
Episodes
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Distal Radius Fractures
Drs. Nathaniel Schaffer, Alexander Lauder, and Brandi Krieg discuss distal radius fractures. They cover diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Geriatric Femoral Neck Fractures
Drs. Michael Blankstein and Matthew Barnes discuss geriatric femoral neck fractures. They cover diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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Live from the 2026 OTA Annual Meeting: A Conversation with President Thomas Higgins
In this episode, outgoing OTA President Thomas HIggins, MD shares the story of his severe accident in December 2025 and reveals how his personal recovery has reshaped his perspectives on trauma care and patient rehabilitation. Michael Blankstein, MD hosts the discussion.
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JOT Supplementary Discussion: High Rate of Missed Geriatric U-Type Sacral Fractures Despite Advanced Imaging: A Retrospective Case Series
Host Joe Patterson, MD chats with JOT paper author Arun Aneja, MD about the JOT published article: "High Rate of Missed Geriatric U-Type Sacral Fractures Despite Advanced Imaging: A Retrospective Case Series" Click the link to see the publication.
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Elbow Fracture Dislocations
Drs. Christopher Doro and Lauren Summers discuss elbow fracture dislocations including radial head, coronoid, and terrible triad fractures. They cover diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Distal Humerus Fractures
Drs. Christopher Doro and Lauren Summers discuss d distal humerus fractures. They cover diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Proximal Humerus Fractures and Shoulder Dislocations
Drs. Alex Crespo, Nathaniel Schaffer, and Benjamin Wharton discuss proximal humeral fractures. They cover diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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INDUSTRY SESSION PODCAST: Rethinking the Economics of Bone Infection Care. Sponsored by BONESUPPORT™
This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, maker of CERAMENT® G with Gentamicin – the one and only FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit https://www.bonesupport.com/en-us/products/cerament-g/ Paul Matuszewski, MD, from University of Kentucky is joined by...
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Tibia Plateau Fractures and Knee Dislocation
Drs. Alex Crespo, Mary Kate Erdman, and Jennifer Eurich discuss tibial plateau fractures. They cover diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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INDUSTRY SESSION PODCAST: Harnessing Mechanobiology with Controlled Micromotion: A New Direction in Fracture Fixation. Sponsored by OrthoXel.
Drs. Roman Natoli and Michael Weaver discuss how implant biomechanics can influence the biological environment of fracture healing. They explore the principles behind controlled axial micromotion, early clinical experience with OrthoXel's Apex Micromotion Nailing Systems, and the research shaping...
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Distal Tibia Pilon and Ankle Fractures
Drs. Greg Gaski, Zach Bennett, and Colin Harrington chat about distal tibia pilon and ankle fractures. They discuss diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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INDUSTRY SESSION PODCAST: Orthopaedic Trauma Education: A Call to Get Back to the Basics. Sponsored by Bonebridge
This episode is sponsored by Bonebridge, the Swiss medical device manufacturer dedicated to reducing complexity in orthopaedic trauma care. Join Dr. Marc Swiontkowski of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Dr. Chip Routt of UTHealth McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas and Dr.…
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OTA International Supplementary Discussion: Optimizing Value Based Care via Social Work Infrastructure
Listen in as host Dr. Alex Crespo chats with Caryn Lindsey about her OTAI editorial entitled, "Treating mental and social health: A call for alternative payment models in orthopaedic trauma." Click here for the link to the editorial. To have further discussion with Alex or Caryn, please reach out...
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OTA Access for Care in Limited Resource Settings
Listen in as host Dr. Michael Blankstein chats with Drs. Mai Nguyen and Carla Smith about the Task Force created to provide education and materials to trauma surgeons in limited resource countries and the SIGN group. For more information, visit this OTA website link. For additional educational...
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Humeral Shaft Fractures
Join host Dr. Alex Crespo and guests Drs. Alex Stroh and Jordan Bauer as they discuss the top 10 things you need to know to effectively manage humeral shaft fractures. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Femoral Neck Fracture in the Young Patient
Listen in as Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Saam Morshed chat about young femoral neck fractures. They discuss diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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JOT Supplementary Discussion: Effect of Aspiration on Compartment Pressures in Tibial Plateau Fractures
Host Dr. Joe Patterson chats with JOT paper authors Drs. Stephen Becher and Austin Wynne as they go behind the text of this article entitled: "Knee hemarthrosis aspiration and its effect on compartment pressures in tibial plateau fractures." Click here for the abstract link For additional...
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Acetabular Fractures
Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Michael Maceroli discuss injury classification, approaches, treatment options, and other key points to cover for the OITE. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Pelvis Fractures
Listen in as Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Michael Maceroli chat about Pelvic Fracture Diagnosis and Treatment in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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JOT Supplementary Discussion: Patient-Reported Outcomes After Distal Radius Fractures Differ Across Geographic and Cultural Populations: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Join host Dr. Alex Crespo as he chats with Dr. William Ricci and third year medical student, Mr. Robert Bilodeau about their article entitled: " Patient-Reported Outcomes After Distal Radius Fractures Differ Across Geographic and Cultural Populations: A Global Systematic Review and…
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Distal Femur and Patella
Dr. Greg Gaski hosts a conversation with Dr. Austin Carroll focused on distal femur and patella fractures including underlying pathophysiology, treatment options, current controversial debates, and different types of constructs in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources...
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Calcaneus Fracture Diagnosis and Management
Dr. Malcolm DeBaun hosts a conversation with Dr. John Munz focused on Calcaneal Fracture Diagnosis and Treatment in this high yield case series. Dr. DeBaun references the article entitled "Medial external fixation for staged treatment of closed calcaneus fractures: Surgical technique and case...
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2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE- New Series Introduction
Listen is as podcast committee members Drs. Michael Blankstein, Greg Gaski, and Alex Crespo chat about the new 2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE series and why this content is being refreshed. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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OTA International Supplementary Discussion: Management preferences for hip fracture care in Latin America
Dr. Joe Patterson hosts authors Drs. Ted Miclau, Vincenzo Giordano, and Madeline MacKechnie as they go beyond the text of their recent paper, "Management preferences for hip fracture care in Latin America" and also discuss the ACTUAR network they used to study the topic. Click the link to the...
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OTA Practice Management Panel: Perspectives on Practice Selection Part 2
Listen in to the conclusion of this OTA Clinical Practice Management guest panel as Drs. Brian Cunningham, Rob Wetzel, Meelan Patel, and Rachel Sotsky continue their discussion on lessons learned and experience that's been gained across different settings in orthopedic trauma. For additional...
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OTA Practice Management Panel: Perspectives on Practice Selection Part 1
The OTA Clinical Practice Management guest panel, Drs. Brian Cunningham, Rob Wetzel, Meelan Patel, and Rachel Sotsky, discuss lessons learned and experience that's been gained across different settings in orthopedic trauma. Part 1 of a 2-part discussion. For additional educational resources visit...
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Great Debates: Evaluation and Management of Minimally Displaced Pelvis Fractures
In this conversation, host Dr. Greg Gaski and guests Drs. Connor Kleweno and Joshua Parry focus on evaluation and management strategies for minimally displaced lateral compression pelvis fractures. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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From Plates to Prostheses: The Making of a Modern Hip Surgeon
In this episode, Dr. Michael Blankstein and Dr. Philip Kregor discuss historical perspectives and current viewpoints on the evolution of hip trauma surgery and strategies for managing the hip fracture patient with traumaplasty. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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Great Debates: Let's Talk About Anemia
Listen is as host Joe Patterson, MD debates the management of anemia after acute trauma with Danielle Peterson, MD and Brian Mullis, MD. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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Pakistani International Forum
Paul Whiting, MD hosts this episode with Pakistan Guest Nation attendees Masood Umer, MD and Usama Bin Saeed, MD. They discuss challenges to attend, highlights of the symposium, delegation to IOTA, and vision for future collaboration. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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Postoperative Radiation Does Not Decrease Risk of Heterotopic Ossification after Acetabulum Fracture Fixation / Bier Block Regional Anesthesia vs Hematoma Block for Closed Distal Radius Reduction
Host Malcolm DeBaun, MD chats with paper authors Jeremy Adelstein, MD, and Josh Napora, MD about their results in: "Postoperative Radiation Does Not Decrease Risk of Heterotopic Ossification after Acetabulum Fracture Fixation" in the first part of this episode. Link to abstract Dr. DeBaun...
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JOT Supplementary Discussion: Does protecting the femoral neck in distal femur fractures reduce hip fractures in patients over 50?
Host Dr. Alex Crespo chats with JOT paper authors Drs. Michael Murphy, MD, and William Lack, MD about their JOT published article: "Low-energy Distal Femur Fractures in Patients Over 50 years old: Protecting the Femoral Neck Reduces Risk of Subsequent Hip Fracture" Click the link to see the...
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Meet Emerging Global Leaders OTA Women (EGLOW) Fellows
Drs. Emily Benson and Carla Smith chat with three EGLOW Fellows who were attendees at the Annual Meeting: 2025 Fellows Dr. Mirna Ochoa (Honduras), and Dr. Bezawit Tsegaye (Ethiopia) and 2024 Fellow Dr. Olukemi Lawani (Nigeria). They discuss their start in orthopaedics, take-aways from the…
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Periprosthetic Femur Fractures in Hemiarthroplasty Are Correlated With Stem Type / Which Yields Better Outcomes - Re-Fixation or Arthroplasty in Proximal Femur Cut-Out Management?
Host Michael Blankstein, MD chats with paper author Michael DeRogatis about the findings of his research: "Periprosthetic Femur Fractures in Hemiarthroplasty Are Correlated With Stem Type: An Analysis From the American Joint Replacement Registry " in the first part of the episode. In the second...
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Hemiarthroplasty vs Nonoperative Treatment of Comminuted Proximal Humeral Fractures / Post-operative Complications with IM Nailing vs Plate Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures
Host Gerard Slobogean, MD chats with paper author Dennis Den Hartog, MD, PhD about the findings of his research: "Hemiarthroplasty Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Comminuted Proximal Humeral Fractures: Results of the Procon Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial" in the first part of the…
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JOT Supplementary Discussion: Is it Safe to Discharge Patients Between Lower Extremity Fracture Care Stages?
Host Joe Patterson, MD chats with paper authors Shannon Tse, MD, and Sean Campbell, MD about their paper entitled: "Is Discharging Patients After External Fixation and Between Stages During Periarticular Lower Extremity Fracture Care Safe?" Click here for the abstract. For additional educational...
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OTA Humanitarian Scholars Part 2
Guest host Dr. Paul Whiting chats with 2025 OTA Humanitarian Scholar attendees Dr. Olasode Israel Akinmokun of Lagos, and Dr. Biniyam Teshome Addisu of Ethiopia. They discuss their pathways to Orthopaedic surgery, and thoughts about the observership portion of the program. Recorded live at the…
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In the Booth 2025: Does More Debridement Impact Infection Risk? / The Impact of Topical TXA on Blood Loss in Wall Acetabular Fractures
Host Alex Crespo, MD chats with paper author Logan Bateman, MS about the findings of their research: "Does More Debridement Procedures Impact Risk of Infection in Open Fractures?" in the first part of the episode. In the second part, Dr. Crespo discusses the study findings with paper author…
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In the Booth 2025: 'Fix and Replace' in Acetabular Fractures, and Early vs Delayed Weight Bearing in Ankle Fracture Treatment
Host Michael Blankstein, MD chats with paper authors Wayne Hoskins, PhD, MBBS (Hons) about the findings of their research: "How Important Is Fracture Stability in 'Fix and Replace' for Acute Acetabular Fractures? A Comparison of Outcomes in an International Multicenter Study" in the first part of...
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OTA International Supplementary Discussion: Predictors of Return to Function After Distal Femur Fractures in the Elderly
Host Dr. Alex Crespo chats with paper authors Drs. Eleanor Sato and Justin Haller as they discuss the study entitled: "Early functional mobility predicts return to baseline function and discharge disposition after distal femur fractures in elderly." Click here to read the article. Published in…
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In the Booth 2025: OTA Humanitarian Scholars Part 1
Guest host Dr. Paul Whiting sits down with OTA Humanitarian Scholar attendees Dr. Senyo Gudugbe of Ghana, and Dr. Faseeh Shahab of Pakistan. They discuss their pathways to Orthopaedic surgery, and their shared experiences during the observership in Phoenix before the start of the OTA Annual...
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In the Booth 2025: Implant Retention vs Fixation Removal for FRIs / Anterior Approach RCT for Femoral Neck Fracture Recovery
Host Mark Gage, MD chats with paper authors Timothy Murphy, MD and Roman Natoli, MD, PhD about the findings of their research: "Implant Retention versus Fixation Removal for the Treatment of Fracture-Related Infections (FRIs)" in the first part of the episode. In the second part, Dr. Gage…
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In the Booth 2025: Great Debates: Rings Versus Nail for Severe Open Tibia Fractures
Host Dr. Joe Patterson talks with Drs. Charles Moon and Christopher Lee on the debate topic rings vs. nailing for open tibia fractures. Live from the 2025 OTA. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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Did You Hear That the OTA Started an Arthroplasty Course?
Dr. Michael Blankstein chats with Drs. Brett Crist and Andy Choo about the recently held 2025 OTA Arthroplasty for Trauma Surgeons Course. They discuss key takeaways from the course including areas of focus in upper and lower extremity, and who should attend future courses. For additional...
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In the Booth 2025: Nine Months of Fluoxetine Aides in the Reduction of Negative Psychiatric Symptomology / PO vs IV Antibiotics for Fracture Related Infections
Host Dr. Malcolm DeBaun chats with paper author Dr. Jennifer Hagen about the findings of their research: "Nine Months of Fluoxetine Aides in the Reduction of Negative Psychiatric Symptomology Following a Traumatic Musculoskeletal Injury" in the first part of the episode. In the second part, Dr....
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In the Booth 2025: The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
Host Dr. Joe Patterson sits down with Drs. Michael Sutherland, Bryant Oliphant, and Jennifer Hagen to talk about the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma and how orthopedic trauma surgeons can get involved and benefit from the organization in daily practice. Live from the OTA 2025...
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In the Booth 2025: Which Papers Should I Believe?
Host Dr. Gerard Slobogean chats with OTA Annual Meeting Symposium III presenters Robert O'Toole, MD, Renan Castillo, MD, Saam Morshed, MD, PhD, MPH and Nathan O'Hara, PhD. They discuss their perspectives on the symposium topic: "Which Papers Should I Believe? Keys for Interpreting Our…
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In the Booth 2025: Family Matters- Coordinating Child Care and Call
Dr. Joe Patterson hosts a conversation with Drs. Ashley Levack, Sean Campbell, and Joshua Gary about managing busy orthopaedic practices and balancing family needs and obligations throughout the seasons of professional and personal life. Live from the OTA 2025 Annual Meeting. For additional...
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In the Booth 2025: Osteo-Enhancement Procedure to Increase Bone Mineral Density / Effects of Fully Threaded Screws on Valgus Collapse in Femoral Neck Fractures
Dr. Michael Blankstein chats with Dr. Jo De Schepper about study findings of the paper: "Local Osteo-Enhancement Procedure Significantly Increases Bone Mineral Density in the Proximal Femur of Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis at High Risk of Hip Fracture" in the first part of the episode.…
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In the Booth 2025: COBRAS Trial / ORiF Study
Dr. Gerard Slobogean chats with Drs. Ken Egol and Matthew Kingery about the findings of the Comparison of Bracing with Coaptation Splinting for the initial treatment of acute humeral shaft fractures in the first part of the episode. In the second part of the episode, Dr. Slobogean speaks with…
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About this show
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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OTA Podcast Committee