OTA Selected Paper: Postoperative Weight-Bearing Status Does Not Lower Patient Mortality Following Geriatric Distal Femur Fractures

Kelly Lefaivre, MD talks with host Gerard Slobogean, MD about her involvement in the OTA, her position on the Board, and exciting future strategic direction of the OTA.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

A fascinating discussion on the impact of the border crisis on trauma care at the US-Mexico border. Michael Blankstein hosts Drs. Taylor Yong, Toni McLaurin, and BT Kent as they share the challenges of managing high energy trauma cases for migrants crossing the border. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

Richard Kyle, MD talks with Gerard Slobogean, MD about the importance of mentorship throughout his career, his tenure with the OTA, and his experience creating community within OTA and across other Orthopaedic organizations. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

This episode is sponsored by CurvaFix®, Inc, the makers of the CurvaFix® IM Implant – Delivering strong, minimally invasive fixation for curved anatomy and poor bone. In this podcast, Brett Crist, MD moderates a conversation about the treatment of elderly patients' who sustain immobility injuries of the pelvis and acetabulum with Julie Switzer, MD and Robert Wetzel, MD. During their conversation they dive into the clinical and economic impact of the current standard of care, how their patient care has evolved over time, patient outcomes, and more! To learn more about the CurvaFix system, please visit our website: CurvaFix

In the final episode of this series focused on preparation for OTA Trauma Fellowship, Malcolm DeBaun MD chats with Chip Routt, MD and Mike Weaver, MD. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, makers of CERAMENT® G – an FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit CERAMENT G. Stephen Quinnan, MD moderates a conversation about the uses of CERAMENT G in open fractures and fracture-related infections with Charles N. Moon, MD and Scott M. Sandilands, DO. In it, they not only discuss the clinical evidence supporting their practices, but benefits of single stage procedures, bone remodeling, and infection management.  Interested in staying in touch? Follow BONESUPPORT on LinkedIn

Malcolm DeBaun, MD leads a conversation with Milton Little, MD in which they discuss OTA Trauma Fellowship preparation in episode 1 of this 2-part series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

Brad Henley, MD, MBA talks with host Michael Blankstein about how OTA has influenced his career dating back to his residency, and shares his passion for the business of trauma medicine, and coding and reimbursement.

David Teague, MD talks with host Michael Blankstein about how OTA has influenced his career dating back to his residency and shares memories as well as insights for the future.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

James Kellam, MD shares his memories and stories of the OTA starting with OTHA over the last 40 years.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org