Episodes

June 25, 2025

Dr. Christopher Baker and Dr. Timothy Codd – Rationale for Rotator Cuff Repair Augmentation

In this episode, Dr. Scott Sigman sits down with Dr. Timothy Codd, a shoulder and elbow specialist out of Baltimore, Maryland, and Dr. Christopher Baker, who specializes in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction in Tampa, Florida. Here, they discuss their philosophies on rotator cuff reconstruction and repair. This episode is brought to you by Anika.
May 14, 2025

Dr. Gregory DiFelice – The ACL Whisperer

Today Dr. Scott Sigman is joined by Dr. Gregory DiFelice, one of the first surgeons in the U.S. to be a proponent for ACL repair procedures. Here, they discuss the evolution of the technique and technology behind ACL repair, how biology now plays a huge role in ACL surgical interventions, and more. This episode is brought to you by OSSIO and Miach Orthopedics, Inc.
May 7, 2025

Dr. Augustus Mazzocca – The Journey to Orthopedics

This week, Dr. Sigman is joined by Dr. Augustus Mazzocca, Medical Director at Mass General Brigham and Faculty at Harvard Medical School. Here, they discuss his journey into orthopedics in this episode recorded live at Shoulder360 in Miami Beach, Florida.
April 30, 2025

Dr. Christian Gerber – A Giant in Shoulder

In this episode recorded live at Shoulder360 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida, Dr. Sigman is joined by Dr. Christian Gerber, the current Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Zurich, Switzerland.
April 23, 2025

Dr. Joseph Iannotti – A Great Leader in Orthopedics

In this episode, Dr. Sigman is joined by Dr. Joseph Iannotti, Chief of Staff at Cleveland Clinic Florida and Professor of Surgery CCLCM at CWRU and Lang Family Endowed Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, in this special episode recorded live at Shoulder360 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
April 16, 2025

Sarah Mayes, Ph.D. and Dr. Eric Giza – Innovation in Soft Tissue Healing

This week, Dr. Scott Sigman sits down with Sarah Mayes, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer and Co-founder of Alafair Biosciences, and Dr. Eric Giza, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chief, Foot & Ankle Service, Co-Director, UC Davis/Reno Foot & Ankle Fellowship Head Team Physician, Sacramento Republic FC, UC Davis Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, to discuss the journey behind VersaWrap Hydrogel Sheet. From its humble beginnings in a university lab to becoming an innovative solution for tendon a...
April 9, 2025

Dr. Hafiz Kassam – Making a Name in Shoulder and Elbow

This episode features Dr. Hafiz Kassam, ann up and coming shoulder and elbow specialist in Newport Beach, California. Here, he and Dr. Sigman discuss his education in Scotland and England, the emphasis he puts on the broader orthopedic community despite being in private practice, and more.
April 2, 2025

Trina Spear, CEO of FIGS – From Investment Banking to Internationally Awarded Entrepreneur

This week, Dr. Sigman is joined by Trina Spear, Co-Founder and CEO of FIGS. Here, they discuss her starting point in investment banking, how FIGS went from an idea to the success it is today, the missionary work of the company, and more.
March 26, 2025

Dr. Kenneth Cutbush – An Australian Shoulder Genius

This week, Dr. Scott Sigman is joined by Dr. Kenneth Cutbush, an orthopedic surgeon specializing shoulder based in Brisbane, Australia and the previous Australian Vice President of ASOS. Here, they discuss his journey into the shoulder specialty, the internationally renowned shoulder fellowship he runs, and more.
March 19, 2025

Dr. Pascal Boileau – French Shoulder Royalty

This week we’re airing another interview recorded at Shoulder360 in Miami Beach, Florida. Today, Dr. Sigman is talking to Dr. Pascal Boileau, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder. Here, they discuss his training in the U.S., his practice in Nice, France, his time on the forefront of shoulder arthroscopy, and more.
March 12, 2025

Dr. Osvandre Lech – An International Shoulder King

In this episode recorded live at Shoulder360 in Miami Beach, FL, Dr. Sigman is joined by Dr. Osvandre Lech, a shoulder specialist from Brazil. Here, they discuss his journey into medicine from his small village, his truly international training, and more.
March 5, 2025

Dr. Gerald Williams – A Pioneer of Shoulder

This week, Dr. Scott Sigman is joined by Dr. Gerald Williams, a Professor at the Rothman Institute and a shoulder pioneer. In this episode recorded live at Shoulder360, Dr. Sigman and Dr. Williams discuss the evolution of shoulder replacement, arthroscopy, and more.
Feb. 26, 2025

Dr. Thomas DeBerardino – From the Military to Orthopedic Surgery

This week, Dr. Scott Sigman sits down with Dr. Thomas DeBerardino, a retired US Army Colonel and and Professor of Orthopedic Medicine at University of Texas Health in San Antonio. Here, they discuss his childhood as a military brat, his education at West Point, his residency in Hawaii, and more.
Feb. 19, 2025

Dr. Anthony Miniaci – Live From Shoulder 360

This week, Dr. Scott Sigman is joined by Dr. Anthony Miniaci in an episode recorded live at Shoulder 360.
Feb. 12, 2025

Dr. Howard Routman – All About Shoulder

This week, Dr. Scott Sigman is joined by Dr. Howard Routman, an orthopaedic surgeon sub-specializing in disorders of the shoulder, in this episode recorded live from the Shoulder360 course in Miami Beach, Florida.
Feb. 5, 2025

Dr. Joseph Zuckerman and Dr. Ken Egol – On the Shoulders of Giants

Join Dr. Scott Sigman as he sits down with Dr. Joseph Zuckerman and Dr. Ken Egol to discuss their documentary, “On the Shoulders of Giants: The History of NYU Langone Orthopedics”, which was selected for the Tribeca Film Festival.
Jan. 29, 2025

Dr. Kevin Farmer – Live from the Orthopedic Summit

Enjoy this special episode with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Farmer recorded live at the Orthopedic Summit.
Dec. 18, 2024

Dr. Bassem Elhassan – Master of Shoulder and the Argentinian Tango

Today, Dr. Scott Sigman MD is joined by Dr Bassem Elhassan in an episode recorded live at Shoulder360 2024 in Miami Beach, FL. Here, they discuss his journey into orthopedics from his upbringing in Beirut, Lebanon, his training ad second residency in the U.S., his passion for the Argentinian tango, and more.
Dec. 11, 2024

Dr. Femi Ayeni – Passion for Education

In this episode, Dr. Scott Sigman is joined by Dr. Femi Ayeni, a Canadian orthopedic surgeon and current President of the Canadian Orthopedic Association. Here they discuss his family lineage in medicine, his Nigerian roots, his passion for education, and more.
Dec. 9, 2024

Dr. Brett Shore – Transition to Private Practice

Today, Dr. Scott Sigman is joined by Dr. Brett Shore, a hip preservation surgeon who recently transitioned into private practice. Here, they discuss his unique training path, his jump into private practice after time at Kaiser, his branding strategy, and more.
Nov. 20, 2024

Dr. Selene Parekh – Balancing Clinical Medicine and Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Dr. Scott Sigman sits down with Dr. Selene Parekh, an orthopedic surgeon and Chairman of Foot and Ankle for Ortho Summit. Here, they discuss his involvement in innovation, his balance between clinical practice and business, and more. This episode is brought to you by OSSIO.
Nov. 14, 2024

Dr. Andrew Wickline – Spotlight on Infection

In this episode, Dr. Scott Sigman is joined by Dr. Andrew Wickline, the #1 joint replacement specialist in New York. Here on this special spotlight episode, they discuss his surgical perspective focused on whole patient wellness and his utilization of Next Science’s Xperience to significantly minimize the potential risk of infection in his surgery patients. This episode is brought to you by Next Science.
Nov. 13, 2024

Dr. William Bugbee – A Unicorn in Orthopedics

In this week’s episode, Dr. Scott Sigman is joined by Dr. William Bugbee, a joint replacement specialist and leading authority in osteochondral allografts. Here, they discuss his passion for joint. preservation, his busy practice, his leadership in the cartelige restoration field, and more. This episode is brought to you by Restor3d.
Nov. 6, 2024

Dr. Ryan Krupp – When Education, Research, and Industry Meet

In this week’s episode, Dr. Scott Sigman sits down with Dr. Ryan Krupp, a private practice orthopedic surgeon. Here, they discuss his teaching endeavours across multiple disciplines, his passion for research, his involvement in design and industry with Zimmer Biomet, and more.