Welcome to the first episode of a new series of podcasts under the orthohub banner, brought to you in conjunction with the QMUL MSc in Orthopaedic Trauma Science. This first episode covers the orthoplastic management of open fractures using the BOAST / BAPRAS guidelines to frame the discussion. Join us next week for part two where we conclude the topic. The "orthomasters" podcasts will sit alongside our "see one / do one" and "stories" series as another offering in our goal of providing comprehensive and entertaining orthopaedic content. Our hosts are Kash Akhtar and Pete Bates, Course Directors of the online distance-learning QMUL Masters (MSc) in Orthopaedic Trauma Science. This new series of short podcasts incorporates topics and materials from the course to break down, analyse and dissect key aspects of orthopaedic trauma. It is aimed at people of all levels, with a heavy focus on keeping it clinical and practical - how to understand the key issues in a way that helps you do the day job better and with confidence, for the ultimate benefit of all our patients. You can find the BOAST / BAPRAS open fracture guidelines here: https://www.boa.ac.uk/resource/boast-4-pdf.html If you fancy more of this and want to learn more about studying with Pete, Kash and colleagues then please click here: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/coursefinder/courses/orthopaedic-trauma-science-online-msc Please also subscribe on your podcast player and leave us a rating! You can also find us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and at www.orthohub.xyz We are on twitter: @orthohubxyz @kashakhtar @petebates