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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

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18:15

JOT Supplementary Discussion: High Rate of Missed...

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2026/10/06

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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31:12

2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE:...

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2026/09/29

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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23:19

2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE:...

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2026/09/01

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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24:11

INDUSTRY SESSION PODCAST: Harnessing Mechanobiology...

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2026/08/28

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 its potential role in tibial and femoral fracture fixation. Learn more about the clinical evidence supporting micromotion technology on the OrthoXel website. Connect with OrthoXel on LinkedIn and follow

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25:31

INDUSTRY SESSION PODCAST: Orthopaedic Trauma...

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2026/08/21

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. Michael Miranda of Orthopaedic Associates of Hartford in Hartford, Connecticut for a conversation about simplifying orthopaedic fracture fixation. The three surgeons explore the roots of the minimalist,

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31:41

OTA International Supplementary Discussion:...

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2026/08/18

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 to them by email: Amcrespomd@gmail.com or Caryn.Lindsey@csmc.edu For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

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22:22

OTA Access for Care in Limited Resource Settings

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2026/08/11

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 resources visit OTA.org

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33:50

2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE:...

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2026/08/04

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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15:47

2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE-...

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2026/06/02

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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26:49

OTA International Supplementary Discussion:...

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2026/05/26

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 article. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

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35:16

OTA Practice Management Panel: Perspectives on...

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2026/05/19

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 educational resources visit OTA.org

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32:15

JOT Supplementary Discussion: Does protecting the...

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2026/03/24

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 publication. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

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27:52

Periprosthetic Femur Fractures in Hemiarthroplasty...

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2026/03/10

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 part, Dr. Blankstein discusses study findings with paper author Héctor J Aguado, MD, PHD, from the paper entitled: "Proximal Femur Cut-Out Management, Re-Fixation or Arthroplasty, Which Yields Better

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20:24

Hemiarthroplasty vs Nonoperative Treatment of...

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2026/03/03

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 episode. In the second part, Dr. Slobogean discusses study findings with paper author Jad Lawand, MD-Candidate from the paper entitled: "Nonunion and Post-operative Complications Associated with Intramedullary

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27:58

OTA Humanitarian Scholars Part 2

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2026/02/17

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 OTA Annual Meeting. Poster abstract links: Dr. Akinmokun ; Dr. Addisu Click to learn more about the Global Colleagues program. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org.

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24:25

In the Booth 2025: 'Fix and Replace' in Acetabular...

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2026/02/03

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 the episode. In the second part, Dr. Blankstein discusses the study findings with paper author William T. Obremskey, MD, MPH from the paper entitled: "A Prospective Randomized Trial to Assess Early versus

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21:10

OTA International Supplementary Discussion:...

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2026/01/27

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 OTA International: The Open Access Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 8(3):e420, September 2025. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

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28:44

In the Booth 2025: OTA Humanitarian Scholars Part 1

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2026/01/20

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 Meeting. Recorded live at the OTA Annual Meeting. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

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26:53

In the Booth 2025: Great Debates: Rings Versus Nail...

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2026/01/06

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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12:12

In the Booth 2025: Nine Months of Fluoxetine Aides in...

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2025/12/16

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. DeBaun discusses the findings with paper author Dr. Nathaniel E. Schaffer from the paper entitle: "PO vs IV Antibiotics for Fracture Related Infections: Bayesian Analysis." Live from the 2025 OTA Annual

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