Episodes

June 24, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “Titan of the Industry”

Check out on this week’s episode…What’s next for Becker’s Healthcare, the industry leader for networking and sharing of information? Find out more about Scott Becker here. Thank you to our partner OrthoLazer for making this episode of The Ortho Show possible.
June 18, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “Invest in Plexi”

Dr. Redler and Dr. Sigman wax lyrical on the orthopedic return to play and they have some advice for you, “Invest in Plexi.” Find out more about Dr. Michael Redler here. Thank you to our partner OrthoLazer for making this episode of The Ortho Show possible.
June 11, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “Repairer of ACLs”

ACL repairs vs. ACL reconstructions? Tune in to listen to Dr. Gregory DiFelice on his thought process and technique for ACL repairs. Find out more about Dr. Gregory DiFelice here. Thank you to our partner OrthoLazer for making this episode of The Ortho Show possible.
June 3, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “Science Without An Agenda”

600 publications, 25 societies. Tim Hewett, PhD, is a biomechanics unicorn. Thank you to our partner OrthoLazer for making this episode of The Ortho Show possible.
May 27, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “The Buford Complex”

Tune-in to listen how a curious 17-year-old found himself in the OR and made a remarkable discovery in the anatomy of the shoulder. Find out more information on Dr. Don Buford, MD, RMSK here. Thank you to our partner OrthoLazer for making this episode of The Ortho Show possible.
May 21, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “Plan Against Pain”

World class athlete Gabby Reece knows that “Choices matter.” Hear her personal story of opioid free joint replacement. Find out more about Gabby Reece here. Also, read more about the Plan Against Pain resource and non-opioid knee options for managing pain after surgery. Thank you to our partner OrthoLazer for making this episode of The Ortho Show possible.
May 13, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “The New Knee Guarantee”

This week’s interview discusses joint replacement warranties and evidence based orthopedics with our guest who might be the most educated man in the world, Dr. Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, FACS. FInd out more about Dr. Michael Suk here. Thank you to our partner OrthoLazer for making this episode of The Ortho Show possible.
May 6, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “The New Guard”

Opioid sparing superhero surgeons, operating on red peppers?! It’s all happening in this interview with Sean Mc Millan, D.O. Find out more about Sean Mc Millan, D.O. at http://www.drseanmcmillan.com/. Thank you to our partner OrthoLazer for making this episode of The Ortho Show possible.
May 4, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “The Matrix”

Medicine, science and research with Michael Langworthy M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon and quite possibly the most interesting man in the world. Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X55qpYxwoO4 In the news: https://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/20140206/LIFE/402060308 Thank you to our partner OrthoLazer for making episode #32 of The Ortho Show possible.
April 29, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “Ask the Expert”

When all this lockdown craziness started we promised to bring you expert opinion and guidance. Today we do just that. Professor Paula Cannon is an expert virologist from the University of Southern California, she kindly took the time to join us for an interview and help find the answers to all our virus questions. https://keck.usc.edu/faculty-search/paula-cannon/ Thank you to our partner OrthoLazer for making episode #31 of The Ortho Show possible.
April 22, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “Steadfast in Adversity”

Dr Romeo shares a powerful and personal account of current events. https://www.anthonyromeomd.com/ This episode is made possible by the support of Xiros North America makers of the Infinity Lock™ Button System, super fast, super simple, ACJ repair system. No corocoid drilling, high strength low stress, less time. Check out the Infinity Lock™ Button System and their other innovative orthopedic implants at www.xirosna.com
April 21, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “Ortho Influencers”

Have you ever wondered where the energy to be a full time Orthopedic Surgeon and a full time entrepreneur comes from? Vinod Dasa and Scott Sigman seemingly never sleep. On this episode, these two passionate pioneers grant a look behind the curtain of their all in approach to advancing orthopedics. This episode is made possible by the support of Xiros North America makers of the Infinity Lock™ Button System, super fast, super simple, ACJ repair system. No corocoid drilling, high strength low str...
April 15, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “Physical Therapy Going Digital”

This is the third in our special limited series hosted by Scott Sigman. It is often of crisis that new opportunities are born. Today on The Ortho Show we discover another emerging technology to help manage your patients. Digital delivery of Physical Therapy has seen its market acceptance rapidly accelerated. Guest host Dr. Scott Sigman talks with AMP recover CEO David Nichols to find out how we can help our patients remotely. This episode is made possible by the support of OrthoLazer. FDA-clea...
April 13, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “Words of Wisdom”

Challenging us to look for opportunity in these toughest of times. Expert career advisor Mr. Joe Mullings joins guest host Dr. Scott Sigman for an interview that offers daring guidance that will serve those bold enough take it. This episode is made possible by the support of OrthoLazer. FDA-cleared and patented technology treats the pain and inflammation associated with a wide variety of soft tissue injuries, nerve pain, arthritis and surgery with no known side effects. Visit https://www.ortho...
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April 8, 2020

Community – “The Alt-AAOS Episode 3”

In this episode we explore a rarely covered but essential part of the orthopedic family, The Orthotist. We are talking to Orthotist, entrepreneur, and industry influencer Mr Spencer Doty. We discuss the effects of the current pandemic on orthopedics, elective surgeries, hospitals and clinics. Spencer describes how they are delivering care today and what the future holds. This was recorded last week and although not technically inline with our “Alt-AAOS” programming the content was too valuable n...
April 6, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman – “Demystifying Orthopedic Telemedicine”

Grappling to adjust to remote orthopedics? In the first of our guest hosted series “The Ortho Show with Dr Scott Sigman” Scott connects with Dr Mike Greiwe, CEO of OrthoLive. Mike was pioneering orthopedic telemedicine before the rest of us had ever imagined such a thing. Now his insights and experience are exactly what we need. A big time thank you to our sponsor! This episode of The Ortho Show is brought to you in partnership with OrthoLazer. OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Centers offer both pat...
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April 1, 2020

Education – “The Alt-AAOS Episode 2”

The Alt-AAOS continues today with Dr William Levine from Columbia Orthopedics in New York. Dr Levine had a presentation planned for Orlando discussing “Navigating the challenges of mentoring in today’s environment”. If you’re a leader in any area of the orthopedic industry, or if you have aspirations to be a leader, Dr Levine has some valuable guidance for you. https://www.columbiaortho.org/profile/william-n-levine-md This episode of the Ortho Show “Alt-AAOS” is brought to you by Xiros North Am...
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March 26, 2020

Education – “The Alt-AAOS Episode 1”

For the first time in our short history we had decided to work with a sponsor, an orthopedic company by the name of Xiros, to make the AAOS episodes possible. When the Academy took the wise decision to cancel we figured that was that, but Xiros, to their credit, said we should go ahead anyway and they very generously wanted to continue to support our newly dubbed “Alternative or Alt-AAOS Episodes” a collection of interviews from surgeons who had intended to deliver presentations in Orlando, brin...
March 11, 2020

Education – “Just Say No”

How are you managing the pain of osteoarthritis patients? Dr. Wasik Ashraf is another advocate of an opioid sparing approach for his patients and he believes there are some very simple treatment options you can employ to help patients experience less pain, get moving and improve their overall outcomes. As always, we really appreciate you listening, please share this episode and for goodness sake, don’t forget to subscribe. https://www.crystalrunhealthcare.com/providers/wasik-ashraf
Feb. 27, 2020

Community – “True Future”

What’s the next evolution in orthopedics? The integration of AI? Wider adoption of Robotics? What about the impact of 3D printing? And how might Amazon disrupt the industry completely? Todays on the podcast we talk with a chap who spends his time defining the answers to these questions working alongside our industries top CEO’s, entrepreneurs and innovators. He is industry insider and med tech influencer Mr Joe Mullings https://dragonflystories.tv/ https://mullingsgroup.com/ https://www.truefu...
Feb. 9, 2020

Education – “The Ability of Availability”

“The most important ability is availability.” Today we discuss the role of surgeons and physical therapists in injury reduction. We sit down with Dr Chuck Thigpen and Professor Darin Padua to discover the keys to implementing injury prevention programs and making them stick. https://www.atipt.com/dr-chuck-thigpen https://exss.unc.edu/faculty-staff/darin-padua/ BU finds physical therapy access may reduce opioid prescriptions
Jan. 26, 2020

Education – “The Robots are Coming”

Are robots a part of your orthopaedic practice? They certainly are for today’s guest, Dr Jason Snibbe. Take a listen as he describes the impact this is having in his patient outcomes and his feelings on what’s next in the robotics evolution. Hope you enjoy Episode #19 of The Ortho Show
Jan. 12, 2020

Education – “In my opinion”

Join us for an interesting discussion with Dr John Richmond on his personal philosophy on managing OA knee pain before surgical intervention and different approaches to ACL repair. He has a real depth of experience and has been a member of research teams that have received the O’Donoghue Sports Injury Research Award in 1995 and the Cabaut Memorial Basic Science Research Award in 2007, both from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. We greatly appreciated Dr Richmond taking the ti...
Jan. 5, 2020

Education – “Razzle Dazzle Lower Trapezius Transfer”

Forget The Lat Transfer! Time To Show You The Lower Trapezius Transfer, Razzle Dazzle That snappy lecture title belongs to a talk delivered by today’s guest Dr Dan Guttmann of the Taos Orthopedic Institute in New Mexico. Dr Guttmann was trying to find a quiet place to send some emails when he happened upon our mobile podcast studio. They say timing is everything, so we took the opportunity to quiz Dr Guttmann about this tricky technique. Thanks for being a good sport Dr Guttmann, see you in Taos...