In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS First Vice President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, for the latest “Legends in Arthroplasty”, to discuss his journey from Iran to the US and into orthopaedics. Other topics include learning from adversity, recognizing hard work at every level and the importance of living a balanced life. In this episode: Jesse Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC Peter Gold, MD Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS

This Veterans Day, the Augment is joined by current and former military arthroplasty surgeons who discuss their reasons for going into the military and into adult reconstruction, including the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) and how practice and deployment works while serving. A distinct thank you to our guests and all of our military for their service. In this episode: Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc Mark E. Mildren, MD Jaime L. Bellamy, DO, FAAOS Chad A. Krueger, MD,...

In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Education Committee Member Michael P. Ast MD, who provides tips for residents and fellows thinking about getting into practice. Topics include the current models of practice and how those lines are blurring, how to find a good job and negotiating the position, as well as developing ancillary income. Learn more tips and lessons through the Foundation for Physician Advancement. In this episode: Mark E. Mildren, MD Chad A. Krueger,...

In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Research Committee Chair Ran Schwarzkopf MD, MSc, who discusses two of his recently published articles, “Impact of Preoperative Anemia Severity on Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes” and “Comparing the Efficacy of Articulating Spacer Constructs for Knee Periprosthetic Joint Infection Eradication: All-Cement vs Real-Component Spacers.” The group also discusses how to get started with research early in your training and practice in...

In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Publications Committee Vice Chair Christopher E. Pelt, MD, who discusses two of his recently published articles, “Extended oral antibiotics increase bacterial resistance in patients who fail 2-stage exchange for periprosthetic joint infection” and “Neocortex formation in a tapered wedge stem is not indicative of complications or worse outcomes” and how this research has affected his current practice, before a round of rapid-fire questions...

In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Past President Michael P. Bolognesi, MD, who discusses evolving practice models, surgeons leading bundled payments and working with payors, efficiency and the move to outpatient surgery in private practice and academic centers. Topics also include the future of arthroplasty, longitudinal bundled payment models, technology, the importance of advocacy and the future of AAHKS. In this episode: Leonard T. Buller, MD Kevin A. Sonn, MD Jesse...

In this episode, show hosts and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Leaders Drs. Cohen-Rosenblum, Buller, Mildren and Wolfstadt host “Legends” Allan E. Gross, MD, FRCSC, O.Ont. and Clive P. Duncan, MD, MSc, FRCS(C) in our latest “Legends of Arthroplasty” edition. Discussion includes development of the Vancouver classification of periprosthetic hip fractures, working with Sir John Charnley, CBE, FRS, practicing orthopaedic surgery in Canada and more. In This Episode Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum,...

In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Past Presidents Drs. Lowry Barnes, Dan Berry and Rich Iorio. Dr. Barnes discusses development of the Diversity Advisory Board and addressing evolving member and patient needs throughout and after the pandemic. Dr. Iorio discusses priorities for his presidential year including advocacy, research, the evolution of health care delivery and AAHKS investing in humanitarian work. Dr. Berry rounds out...

In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined first by Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Co-Chair Dr. Muyibat Adelani, who discusses the challenges and rewards of academic versus private practice and the future of arthroplasty research. Then AAHKS Past President Dr. Mary O’Connor talks to The Augment about being the first woman member of AAHKS, the growth of women in the practice of arthroplasty and expanding and diversifying AAHKS membership, and...

In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Augment host Dr. Mark Mildren is joined by physician assistants Jocelyn Alloway, Jennifer Babich and Kyle Brooks to discuss the Orthopaedic Team Course that is held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. The course provides insight for PAs and other team members into practice norms across the country and experiences with working with different surgeons. It is a great program for team members, so invite yours today! In this...

In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Board Member-at-Large Dr. Kim Tucker and Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee Member Dr. Elizabeth Lieberman to discuss the benefits of networking at the Annual Meeting, the impact of the WIA Gender Bias videos, their experiences in orthopaedics at different career practice points and how to get more involved with AAHKS. In this episode: Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD Jenna A. Bernstein,...

In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined first by Dr. Ryland Kagan, who discusses the paper he presented, “Disagreement in Readmission Rates After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Across Datasets”, dealing with population boom and COVID-19 in Oregon. Dr. Greg Golladay, Editor-in-Chief of Arthroplasty Today, speaks on the Annual Meeting highlights issue of the journal, its growth as an online journal, how YAG members can utilize AT and get...

In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by Advocacy Committee Members Drs. Chick Yates, Max Courtney and Chad Krueger to discuss the importance of surgeons advocating for their patients and themselves, as well as the many ways to get involved at the state and national level. In this episode: Leonard T. Buller, MD Mark E. Mildren, MD Jenna A. Bernstein, MD Adolph J. “Chick” Yates Jr., MD P. Maxwell Courtney, MD Chad A. Krueger, MD

Recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, Season 2 of The Augment begins with interviews with 2021 AAHKS Program Chair Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA and Digital Health and Social Media Committee Member Dustin J. Schuett, DO on the importance of participating in the Annual Meeting, hot issues in the profession, looking to future topics and tips for utilizing social media as a surgeon. In this episode: Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD Jenna A. Bernstein, MD Mark E. Mildren,...

In this episode of The Augment, show hosts and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Members Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, Leonard T. Buller, MD, Mark E. Mildren, MD and Jesse Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC discuss the importance of finding the right job in arthroplasty, things to look for in a job search and interview, as well as the importance of work-life balance in your career, with YAG Founding Member and Past Chair Bradford S. Waddell, MD. In This Episode Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD Leonard T....