Guests:  Michael J. Stuart, M.D.  

Knee sports medicine and reconstruction specialist Dr. Michael Stuart joins host Dr. Kelechi Okoroha (@DoctorOkoro) to discuss his experience as the Head team physician for the USA Olympic team. They discuss Dr. Stuart’s beginnings with the sport of hockey, what it was like being the father of high level hockey athletes and his recent experiences in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.

Guests: Nicholas Nicholas A. Pulos, M.D. (@NickPulosMD)

Nick Pulos (@NickPulosMD) joins host Jon Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) to 

Hand specialist and Mayo medical student curriculum coordinator Dr. Nick Pulos joins host Dr. Jon Barlow (’13) to discuss his thoughts on succeeding on medical student rotations. We cover wide ranging topics including choosing orthopedic surgery, selecting away rotations, and how to succeed on orthopedic rotations.

Guest: Brandon J. Yuan, M.D. (@BrandonYuanMD).  

Orthopedic trauma specialist and @MayoOrthoRes alum Brandon Yuan (’14) joins host Jon Barlow, MD (’13) to discuss current best practices in treating femoral neck fractures in the elderly. He describes workup and medical management, timing of fixation, key radiographic parameters, and best evidence for surgical management for these common fractures.

Guests: Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, M.D. Ph.D.  (@JSanchezSotelo)

Shoulder and elbow specialist, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo (@JSanchezSotelo), joins host Jon Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) to discuss a common but occasionally controversial issue: rotator cuff disease.  Discussing the natural history of rotator cuff disease, early interventions, indications for surgery, and modern surgical techniques - this is a can't miss episode for orthopedic surgeons and other musculoskeletal providers

Guests: Kelechi Okoroha, M.D.  (@DoctorOkoro)

Sports medicine specialist, Kelechi Okoroha @DoctorOkoro) joins host Jon Barlow ((@JonBarlowMD) to highlight a recent article on post-surgical pain after sports medicine surgery.  The article: A Multimodal Protocol to Diminish Pain Following Common Orthopedic Sports Procedures: Can We Eliminate Postoperative Opioids? (Arthroscopy, 2020, PMID: 32353620) describes a pathway for pain management without narcotic pain medications.  He talks about the design of the article, and how to integrate into your practice.

Guests: Rafael Sierra, M.D. (@RafaSierra5)

Hip and knee reconstruction specialist Dr. Rafael Sierra (@RafaSierra5) joins host Dr. Kelechi Okoroha (@DoctorOkoro) to discuss the natural history of osteoarthritis in patients with hip dysplasia and impingement. They review 3 landmark articles which define the natural history of these patients as well as evaluate how current treatment options change later disposition to osteoarthritis and factors that improve surgical outcomes. Articles discussed include: "The John Charnley Award: Redefining the Natural History of Osteoarthritis in Patients With Hip Dysplasia and Impingement", "Natural History of the Dysplastic Hip Following Modern Periacetabular Osteotomy", "Hitting the Target: Natural History of the Hip Based on Achieving an Acetabular Safe Zone Following Periacetabular Osteotomy".

Guests: Rafael J. Sierra, M.D.

Hip and Knee reconstruction specialist Rafael Sierra, M.D. (@RafaSierra5) joins host Kelechi Okoroha, M.D. (@DoctorOkoro) to discuss the role of biologics in treatment of avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head. He discusses common causes for AVN, patient presentation, and current treatment options including biologics. Biologic treatments discussed include Stem cells, PRP and bone marrow aspirate. He also discusses current outcomes and alternative options.

Guests:   Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, M.D., Ph.D. (@JSanchezSotelo)

Shoulder and elbow specialist Dr. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo (@JSanchezSotelo) joins host Dr. Kelechi Okoroha (@DoctorOkoro) to discuss elbow arthroplasty. Dr. Sanchez-Sotelo discusses the current trends, indications and recovery following Elbow replacement surgery. He also discusses outcomes and survivorship of current implants as well as new innovations in elbow arthroplasty!

Guests: Rafael J. Sierra, M.D.

Hip and knee reconstruction specialist Rafael Sierra, M.D. (@RafaSierra5) joins host Kelechi Okoroha, M.D. (@DoctorOkoro) to discuss hip preservation surgery. Topics discussed include risk factors for hip dysplasia, patient presentation and treatment options including hip arthroscopy, periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), and total hip arthroplasty (THA).

Guests: Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, M.D., Ph.D (@JSanchezSotelo)

Shoulder and Elbow specialist Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo (@JSanchezSotelo) joins host Kelechi Okoroha, M.D. (@DoctorOkoro) to discuss new technologies in shoulder arthroplasty. Dr. Sanchez-Sotelo discusses how 3D printing and mapping is utilized in shoulder arthroplasty to improve pre-operative planning. He also discusses patient specific instrumentation, robotics and combining virtual plans with live surgery using mixed reality goggles!

Guest: Christopher L. Camp, M.D. (@ChrisCampMD) 

Sports medicine specialist Christopher Camp (@ChrisCampMD) joins host Dr. Kelechi Okoroha (@DrOkoro) to discuss Superior Capsular Reconstruction (SCR), a recent innovation to treat patients with rotator cuff deficiency.  Doctor Camp talks about the treatment options for patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears and the indications for SCR surgery.  He discusses graft options for the surgery, preferred surgical technique and the current literature surrounding SCR.

Guests: Kelechi Okoroha, M.D.  (@DrOkoro)

Sports medicine specialist Kelechi Okoroha (@DrOkoro) joins host Dr. Jon Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) to discuss the ins and outs of team coverage.  He talks about the expectations of team coverage, as well as the players that make up a comprehensive sports medicine coverage group.  He also gives tips on getting involved in team coverage during training, as well as in your practice.

Guest: Christopher Camp, M.D.  (@ChrisCampMD)  

Orthopedic Sports medicine surgeon and Minnesota Twins team physician, Dr. Christopher Camp (@ChrisCampMD) joins host Kelechi Okoroha(@DoctorOrkoro) to discuss the increasing incidence of UCL injuries in baseball players, risk factors for injury and current treatment options. He also reviews new technology to monitor pitchers and help prevent injury as well as a new anatomic technique for UCL reconstruction a.k.a. Tommy John Surgery.

Host: Jonathan D. Barlow, M.D. (@JonBarlowMD)  

Guests: Matthew P. Abdel, M.D.

Hip and knee arthroplasty specialist Dr. Matthew Abdel joins host Jon Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) to discuss a key exposure technique in revision hip arthroplasty – the extended trochanteric osteotomy. He reviews recent data on the use of this utilitarian technique, and discusses technical pearls for making it work in your hands.

Guest: Aaron J. Krych, M.D. (@DrKrych)

Sports medicine specialist Aaron Krych (@DrKrych) joins host Jon Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) to discuss a “game-changing” article he wrote on meniscus repair.  Published in the @AJSM_SportsMed in 2020, the article Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Tear Treatment: A Matched Cohort Comparison of Nonoperative Management, Partial Meniscectomy, and Repair (PMID: 31765234).  A “must-read” if you do knee surgery!

Guests: Matthew P. Abdel, M.D.

Hip and knee arthroplasty specialist Matthew P. Abdel, M.D. joins host Jon Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) to discuss a workhorse technology in managing proximal femoral bone loss – modular fluted tapered stems. He reviews the @MayoClinic experience with these stems, as well as discussing his current indications and best practices for technical execution.

Host: Jonathan D. Barlow, M.D. (@JonBarlowMD)  

Guest: Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, M.D., Ph.D.  (@JSanchezSotelo)

Shoulder and elbow specialist Dr. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo (@JSanchezSotelo) joins host Dr. Jonathan Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) to discuss the expanding role of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.  With rapid evolution in indications, design, and technique in recent years, rTSA continues to have an increase in popularity.  Dr. Sanchez-Sotelo breaks down design parameters, his current indications, and contemporary data.

Guest: Aaron J. Krych, M.D.

Sports medicine specialist, Dr. Aaron Krych (@DrKrych), joins host Dr. Jon Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) to discuss the rapidly evolving world of ACL reconstruction. He reviews his thoughts on the best available evidence on graft choice, reconstruction techniques, rehabilitation, and prevention of injuries.

Guest:  Matthew P. Abdel, M.D.

Hip and knee arthroplasty specialist Dr. Matthew Abdel joins host Jon Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) to update us on a rapidly expanding area of hip arthroplasty – the use of dual mobility components. He reviews the history of these components, current indications and data on outcomes, and where the field is headed.

Host: Jonathan D. Barlow, M.D. (@JonBarlowMD)  

Guests: Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, M.D., Ph.D.  (@JSanchezSotelo)

Shoulder and elbow specialist, Dr. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo (@JSanchezSotelo), joins host Dr. Jon Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) to highlight anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty.  While losing some ground to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty globally, Dr. Sanchez-Sotelo highlights his current indications for use, contemporary data, and how to "get it right".

Host: Jonathan D. Barlow, M.D. (@JonBarlowMD)  

Guests: Kelechi R. Okoroha, M.D.  (@DoctorOkoro)

Sports medicine specialist, Dr. Kelechi Okoroha (@DoctorOkoro) joins host Dr. Jonathan Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) to discuss the critical importance of mentorship in his career and life. He talks about important mentors in his development. He also gives advice on finding and developing relationships with mentors, as well as how to be a good mentor to others.

Guest: Kelechi R. Okoroha, M.D.  

Sports medicine specialist Dr. Kelechi Okoroha (@DoctorOkoro) joins host Dr. Jonathan Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) to discuss modern thinking about hip impingement, an area of sports medicine that has undergone a rapid evolution over the last few years.  Dr. Okoroha pays specific attention to indications, techniques, and the surgical learning curve.

Guests: Matthew P. Abdel, M.D.

Hip and knee arthroplasty specialist Dr. Matthew Abdel joins host Jon Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) for an update on diagnosis and treatment of periprosthetic joint infection.  Special emphasis on an evidence-based approach to surgical treatment of infection, including debridement, 1-stage, and 2-stage revisions, as well as cutting edge technologies in the field.

Guests: Aaron J. Krych, M.D.

Sports medicine specialist Dr. Aaron Krych (@DrKrych) joins host Dr. Jonathan Barlow (@JonBarlowMD) to discuss the evolving world of meniscus surgery.  We focus on changes in recent modifications in technique and indications, including marrow venting and the controversial world of meniscal root repairs.

Guests:

Molly Hartzler, M.D., (@realDrHartzler) Adult Reconstructive Surgeon at Mercy Medical Center Redding, California.  

Robert Hartzler, M.D., (@DrRobHartzler) Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon at TSAOG Orthopaedics, San Antonio, Texas  

Dr. Molly Hartzler (2018 Mayo Orthopedic Surgery Residency graduate) and Dr. Robert Hartzler (2013 Mayo Orthopedic Surgery Residency graduate), join host Dr. Jonathan Barlow (2013 Mayo Orthopedic Surgery Residency graduate) to discuss what it means to them to be alumni of the Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Residency (@MayoOrthoRes) program.  They share advice for current applicants and residents.

Guests: Mark E. Morrey, M.D. and Micah J. Nieboer, M.D.

Dr. Mark Morrey, a shoulder and elbow surgeon and director of the Basic Science curriculum and the Surgical Skills lab at Mayo Clinic, joins second-year resident, Dr. Micah Nieboer, and host Dr. Jonathan Barlow to discuss the second year curriculum (“Basic Science”) in the Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Residency (@MayoOrthoRes) program.  This program is one of the true highlights of resident training.

Find out more about Mayo Clinic’s Orthopedic Surgery Residency program at https://mayocl.in/36x9MUo  

Connect with us on Twitter @MayoOrthoRes @MayoOrthoTrauma  

To learn more about Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery visit: https://mayocl.in/36uADjK  

Guests: Christopher L. Camp, M.D.  (@ChrisCampMD)  

Orthopedic surgeons are leaders of their surgical teams and in their communities.  Dr. Christopher Camp joins host Dr. Jonathan Barlow in this episode to discuss an innovative “leadership curriculum” that discusses and develops best practices in leadership principles.  Hear how this curriculum is being used in the Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Residency.

Find out more about Mayo Clinic’s Orthopedic Surgery Residency program at https://mayocl.in/36x9MUo  

Connect with us on Twitter @MayoOrthoRes @MayoOrthoTrauma  

To learn more about Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery visit: https://mayocl.in/36uADjK  

Guests: Christopher L. Camp, M.D.  (@ChrisCampMD)  

What is the Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Residency looking for in applicants? Furthermore - what makes a successful Mayo Clinic Orthopedic resident? Dr. Jonathan Barlow and Dr. Christopher Camp dive deep into the goals of residency training, mechanisms to obtain those goals, and (for Orthopedic residency applicants) how the Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Residency program can help you obtain yours.  

Find out more about Mayo Clinic’s Orthopedic Surgery Residency program at https://mayocl.in/36x9MUo  

Connect with us on Twitter @MayoOrthoRes @MayoOrthoTrauma  

To learn more about Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery visit: https://mayocl.in/36uADjK  

Guests: Norman S. Turner, III, M.D.  & Kevin Perry, M.D.  (@KevinPerryMD)  

While the Orthopedic Surgery Match is perennially a high-stakes experience – there will be new rules this year.  Current Program Director Dr. Jon Barlow discusses virtual away rotations, virtual interviews, and how to put your best foot forward with former Program Director Dr. Norman Turner, and Clerkship Coordinator Dr. Kevin Perry.  

Find out more about Mayo Clinic’s Orthopedic Surgery Residency program at https://mayocl.in/36x9MUo  

Connect with us on Twitter @MayoOrthoRes @MayoOrthoTrauma  

To learn more about Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery visit: https://mayocl.in/36uADjK  

Guests: Norman S. Turner, III, M.D., Brandon J. Yuan, M.D.  (@BrandonYuanMD)  

COVID-19 has dramatically affected the landscape of America and the world. Drs. Norm Turner and Brandon Yuan join host, Dr. Jon Barlow, to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery and the residency program.  

Find out more about Mayo Clinic’s Orthopedic Surgery Residency program at https://mayocl.in/36x9MUo  

Connect with us on Twitter @MayoOrthoRes @MayoOrthoTrauma  

To learn more about Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery visit: https://mayocl.in/36uADjK