The OTA Podcast

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  2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Distal Humerus Fractures 15.09.2026 35min

  Drs. Christopher Doro and Lauren Summers discuss d distal humerus fractures. They cover diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Proximal Humerus Fractures and Shoulder Dislocations 08.09.2026 26min

  Drs. Alex Crespo, Nathaniel Schaffer, and Benjamin Wharton discuss proximal humeral fractures. They cover diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  INDUSTRY SESSION PODCAST: Rethinking the Economics of Bone Infection Care. Sponsored by BONESUPPORT™ 04.09.2026 44min

  This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, maker of CERAMENT® G with Gentamicin – the one and only FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit https://www.bonesupport.com/en-us/products/cerament-g/  Paul Matuszewski, MD, from University of Kentucky is joined by Chris Cosgrove, MD and Peter Everson, MD to discuss how they're using new technology and evidence to best care for their patients in today's cost-conscious landscape.  Over the course of forty minutes, they discuss their move towards single-stage surgeries, shortened antibiotic treatment regimens, and how they're even treating some of their patients outpatient with CERAMENT G. They also discuss the new CMS ruling for FY2027 and what it means for CERAMENT G.      Interested in staying in touch? Follow BONESUPPORT on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bonesupport-ab/   References discussed in this episode:  · Conway J, et al. 'Antibiotic Cement-Coated Rods.' Bone Joint J. vol. 96-B, no. 10, 2014, pp. 1349-1354. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.96B10.33799.  · McNally et al. 'Single-stage treatment of chronic osteomyelitis with a new absorbable, gentamicin-loaded, calcium sulphate/hydroxyapatite biocomposite: a prospective series of 100 cases.' Bone Joint J. 2016;98-B(9):1289-96  · Godina M. Early microsurgical reconstruction of complex trauma of the extremities. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1986;78(3):285-292. doi:10.1097/00006534-198609000-00001  · McNally et al. 'Mid- to long-term results of single-stage surgery for patients with chronic osteomyelitis using a bioabsorbable gentamicin-loaded ceramic carrier.' Bone Joint J. 2022;104-B(9):1095-1100.  · Ferguson J et al., 'A Comparison of Clinical and Radiological Outcomes between Two Different Biodegradable Local Antibiotic Carriers Used in the Single- ­stage Surgical Management of Long Bone Osteomyelitis', Bone & Joint Research, 2023; 12(7): 412–22  · Henry et al., 'Long-Term Follow-Up of Open Gustilo-Anderson IIIB Fractures Treated With an Adjuvant Local Antibiotic Hydroxyapatite Bio-Composite', Cureus. 2023; 15(5).   · Li et al. 'Oral versus Intravenous Antibiotics for Bone and Joint Infection.' The New England Journal of Medicine, 2019; 380:425-436  · Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC).  'Oral vs intravenous antibiotics for fracture-related infections: the POvIV randomized clinical trial.'  JAMA Surg. 2025;160(3):276-284.  Information discussed regarding CMS:   · Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US). Medicare program; hospital inpatient prospective payment systems for acute care hospitals (IPPS) and the long-term care hospital prospective payment system and policy changes and fiscal year (FY) 2027 rates; requirements for quality programs; other policy changes; and adoption of updated versions of certain health information technology standards. Final rule (CMS-1849-F) [Internet]. Fed Regist. 2026 Aug 4 [cited 2026 Aug 20]. Available from: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/04/2026-15833/medicare-program-hospital-inpatient…. Also available from: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-04/pdf/2026-15833.pdf
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  2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Tibia Plateau Fractures and Knee Dislocation 01.09.2026 23min

  Drs. Alex Crespo, Mary Kate Erdman, and Jennifer Eurich discuss tibial plateau fractures. They cover diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  INDUSTRY SESSION PODCAST: Harnessing Mechanobiology with Controlled Micromotion: A New Direction in Fracture Fixation. Sponsored by OrthoXel. 28.08.2026 24min

  Drs. Roman Natoli and Michael Weaver discuss how implant biomechanics can influence the biological environment of fracture healing. They explore the principles behind controlled axial micromotion, early clinical experience with OrthoXel's Apex Micromotion Nailing Systems, and the research shaping its potential role in tibial and femoral fracture fixation. Learn more about the clinical evidence supporting micromotion technology on the OrthoXel website. Connect with OrthoXel on LinkedIn and follow our podcast on Spotify. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org  
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  2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Distal Tibia Pilon and Ankle Fractures 25.08.2026 30min

  Drs. Greg Gaski, Zach Bennett, and Colin Harrington chat about distal tibia pilon and ankle fractures. They discuss diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  INDUSTRY SESSION PODCAST: Orthopaedic Trauma Education: A Call to Get Back to the Basics. Sponsored by Bonebridge 21.08.2026 25min

  This episode is sponsored by Bonebridge, the Swiss medical device manufacturer dedicated to reducing complexity in orthopaedic trauma care. Join Dr. Marc Swiontkowski of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Dr. Chip Routt of UTHealth McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas and Dr. Michael Miranda of Orthopaedic Associates of Hartford in Hartford, Connecticut for a conversation about simplifying orthopaedic fracture fixation.  The three surgeons explore the roots of the minimalist, biology-first approach to fixation, and ask whether today's larger constructs and ever-growing implant systems are serving patients as intended. Drawing on decades of experience from the OR, the laboratory, and teaching residents, the surgeons discuss where the subspecialty of orthopaedic trauma has drifted, and offer practical advice for guiding younger surgeons to ask better questions before they open the tray. These and more topics will be discussed at the Bonebridge Education Inaugural Luncheon Symposium on Thursday, September 24th, at 12:40 PM in Exhibit Hall 4 at the OTA Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN. Learn more and plan your attendance at https://bonebridge.us/events
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  OTA International Supplementary Discussion: Optimizing Value Based Care via Social Work Infrastructure 18.08.2026 31min

  Listen in as host Dr. Alex Crespo chats with Caryn Lindsey about her OTAI editorial entitled, "Treating mental and social health: A call for alternative payment models in orthopaedic trauma." Click here for the link to the editorial. To have further discussion with Alex or Caryn, please reach out to them by email: [email protected] or [email protected] For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  OTA Access for Care in Limited Resource Settings 11.08.2026 22min

  Listen in as host Dr. Michael Blankstein chats with Drs. Mai Nguyen and Carla Smith about the Task Force created to provide education and materials to trauma surgeons in limited resource countries and the SIGN group. For more information, visit this OTA website link. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org  
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  2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Humeral Shaft Fractures 04.08.2026 33min

  Join host Dr. Alex Crespo and guests Drs. Alex Stroh and Jordan Bauer as they discuss the top 10 things you need to know to effectively manage humeral shaft fractures. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Femoral Neck Fracture in the Young Patient 28.07.2026 13min

  Listen in as Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Saam Morshed chat about young femoral neck fractures. They discuss diagnosis and management of these patients in this high yield case series.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  JOT Supplementary Discussion: Effect of Aspiration on Compartment Pressures in Tibial Plateau Fractures 21.07.2026 14min

  Host Dr. Joe Patterson chats with JOT paper authors Drs. Stephen Becher and Austin Wynne as they go behind the text of this article entitled: "Knee hemarthrosis aspiration and its effect on compartment pressures in tibial plateau fractures." Click here for the abstract link For additional educational resources visit OTA.org  
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  2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Acetabular Fractures 14.07.2026 18min

  Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Michael Maceroli discuss injury classification, approaches, treatment options, and other key points to cover for the OITE.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Pelvis Fractures 07.07.2026 25min

  Listen in as Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Michael Maceroli chat about Pelvic Fracture Diagnosis and Treatment in this high yield case series.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  JOT Supplementary Discussion: Patient-Reported Outcomes After Distal Radius Fractures Differ Across Geographic and Cultural Populations: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 23.06.2026 22min

  Join host Dr. Alex Crespo as he chats with Dr. William Ricci and third year medical student, Mr. Robert Bilodeau about their article entitled: " Patient-Reported Outcomes After Distal Radius Fractures Differ Across Geographic and Cultural Populations: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," as they go beyond the text to understand the impetus behind the study and interesting information they derived during the study.  Click here to see the abstract.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Distal Femur and Patella 16.06.2026 24min

  Dr. Greg Gaski hosts a conversation with Dr. Austin Carroll focused on distal femur and patella fractures including  underlying pathophysiology, treatment options, current controversial debates, and different types of constructs in this high yield case series.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE: Calcaneus Fracture Diagnosis and Management 09.06.2026 21min

  Dr. Malcolm DeBaun hosts a conversation with Dr. John Munz focused on Calcaneal Fracture Diagnosis and Treatment in this high yield case series. Dr. DeBaun references the article entitled "Medial external fixation for staged treatment of closed calcaneus fractures: Surgical technique and case series" for further learning opportunities. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE- New Series Introduction 02.06.2026 15min

  Listen is as podcast committee members Drs. Michael Blankstein, Greg Gaski, and Alex Crespo chat about the new 2026 High-Yield Case Discussions for Boards & OITE series and why this content is being refreshed.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  OTA International Supplementary Discussion: Management preferences for hip fracture care in Latin America 26.05.2026 26min

  Dr. Joe Patterson hosts authors Drs. Ted Miclau, Vincenzo Giordano, and Madeline MacKechnie as they go beyond the text of their recent paper, "Management preferences for hip fracture care in Latin America" and also discuss the ACTUAR network they used to study the topic.  Click the link to the article.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org
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  OTA Practice Management Panel: Perspectives on Practice Selection Part 2 19.05.2026 35min

  Listen in to  the conclusion of this OTA Clinical Practice Management guest panel as Drs. Brian Cunningham, Rob Wetzel, Meelan Patel, and Rachel Sotsky continue their discussion on lessons learned and experience that's been gained across different settings in orthopedic trauma. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org