Distractions

n this episode of Distractions, David Frumberg, MD, Jaclyn Hill, MD, James Blair, MD, and Stephen Wallace, MD, discuss the impact of the Traveling Fellowship, from exploring different surgical techniques and learning from experienced mentors to building lasting connections within the LLRS community.What starts as an opportunity to learn can become an experience that shapes careers, strengthens professional relationships, and inspires fellows to give back by mentoring the next generation.

Christopher Iobst, MD and David Podeszwa, MD sit down with LLRS Hall of Fame inductees John Birch, MD and Mark Dahl, MD.

In this episode of Distractions, Mani Kahn and Jessica Rivera discuss the latest research on bone regeneration, including new findings and what it means for healing and patient outcomes.

In this commentary episode from the 2025 Annual Meeting, Mitchell Bernstein and Jill Flanagan discuss key highlights from the event, including the importance of giving surgeons a platform to present research, collaborate with peers, and learn from one another. They reflect on the conversations and innovations that made this year’s meeting impactful while also looking ahead to the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting, which is quickly approaching.

Mitchell Bernstein and Reid Nichols sit down with John Herzenberg, past president of LLRS, for a conversation shaped by purpose, mentorship, and global impact.From knowing since high school that he wanted to become a doctor, to leaving home at 15 for Israel and navigating the path to medicine, he shares how early exposure and mentorship sparked his passion.

Episode 4 is one you don’t want to miss.In this Hall of Fame conversation, hosts Mitchell Bernstein and Reid Nichols sit down with Dr. Dror Paley to unpack the journey that shaped one of the most innovative minds in limb reconstruction. From a lecture in Toronto that sparked his curiosity, to traveling across Europe to train with pioneers like Ilizarov, Paley shares how those formative years built the foundation for everything that followed.Learning new languages, immersing himself in different techniques, and training in Kurgan gave him more than skill, it gave him perspective. His biggest takeaway? Don’t just follow the lines, learn when to think beyond them.

In episode 3, Dr. Mitchell Bernstein, Dr. David Frumberg, Dr. Geoffrey Marecek, Dr. John Scolaro, and Dr. Edward Westrick discuss bone defects, covering common causes, treatment approaches, and evolving ideas

In Episode 2, celebrity trainer and NYT best‑selling author Harley Pasternak sits down with our President Mitchell Bernstein to discuss why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential to perform at your best.

David Frumberg and guest Stephen Quinnan discuss new technologies and more at the 2025 LLRS Annual Meeting.