Great Debates: ORIF vs Revision of B2 Periprosthetic Fractures
Release Date: 09/16/2025
In the Booth 2025: Osteo-Enhancement Procedure to Increase Bone Mineral Density / Effects of Fully Threaded Screws on Valgus Collapse in Femoral Neck Fractures
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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. In the second part, Dr. Blankstein speaks with Dr. Clayton R. Welsh about the results of their study entitled: "The Effect of Fully Threaded Screws on Valgus Collapse in Garden One and Two Femoral Neck Fractures." Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting. For additional educational resources visit
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In the Booth 2025: COBRAS Trial / ORiF Study
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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 Prof. Ben Ollivere about the Operative Rib Fixation RCT results. Live from the 2025 OTA Annual Meeting.
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First OTA Meeting as an Attending Surgeon
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Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he chats with new OTA members Drs. Justin Hellwinkle and Mariel Rickert about their experiences at the Annual Meeting. For additional educational resources visit
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Great Debates: Limb Salvage in Older Adults
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Host Gerard Slobogean, MD talks with Raymond Pensey, MD and Phillip Lam, MD about treating the older patient faced with limb salvage vs. amputation.
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What it Means to be a Military Orthopedic Surgeon
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Dr. Alex Crespo speaks with Colonel Dan Stinner, MD about his experience as a US Army surgeon and how young surgeons can pursue military service. For additional educational resources visit
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INDUSTRY SPONSORED PODCAST: Modern Management of Pelvic Fractures in Our Elders. Sponsored by SI-BONE
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This episode is sponsored by SI-BONE®, Inc., the designers of the iFuse TORQ® and iFuse TORQ TNT® Implant Systems. In this podcast, Malcolm DeBaun, MD from Duke University moderates a discussion on the management of geriatric pelvic ring injuries with Augustine Saiz, MD of UC Davis and Michael Gardner, MD of Stanford University. The surgeons share their clinical perspectives and experiences in treating these injuries, discussing current approaches to operative and non-operative management, fixation strategies, and advancements in implant technology that...
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Great Debates: Should Fibula Fractures be Treated with IM Nails?
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Join Alex Crespo, MD and Hassan Mir, MD as they debate the role of fibular IM nailing in the treatment of ankle fractures. Click for the . For additional educational resources visit
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INDUSTRY SPONSORED PODCAST: Next Level Nailing: Maximizing New Tibial Nail Technology for Orthopedic Trauma Care. Sponsored by Smith+Nephew
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Join host Dr. Roy Sanders in an engaging conversation with Drs. Dan S. Chan, Joe Hsu, Jim Krieg, and Prof. Ben Ollivere as they explore the next generation of tibia nailing systems designed to enhance patient outcomes and streamline surgical procedures. Link: Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this industry sponsored podcast are those of the presenters and sponsor and do not necessarily reflect the views of the OTA. Inclusion of industry supported content on the OTA podcast platform should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any product, service, or...
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JOT Supplementary Discussion: Pelvis Stress Radiographs in Lateral Compression Injuries: What is the Supporting Evidence?
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Dr. Joseph Patterson hosts a discussion with Dr. Paul Tornetta and Dr. Aonnicha Burapachaisri on the role of stress radiographs in treating lateral compression injuries in this new series featuring JOT articles. Click here for the For additional educational resources visit
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JOT Supplementary Discussion: Frailty Index as a Risk Stratification Tool in Bundled Payments
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Join host Alex Crespo, MD as he chats with author Michael Weaver, MD about the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma article on the Frailty Index as a possible stratification tool in the CMS hip fracture bundle. To access the abstract, . For additional educational resources visit
info_outlineJoin host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he and Professor Rodrigo Pesantez debate the treatment options for Vancouver B2 periprosthetic fractures and stress the importance of knowing how and when to fix or revise.
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