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The AHF Podcast features thoughtful conversations about orthopedic surgery, outcomes, and clinical decision-making, with a particular focus on hip surgery and related innovation.Produced by the Anterior Hip Foundation, the podcast brings together surgeons, researchers, and clinical leaders to examine how evidence, experience, and real-world practice intersect. Episodes explore what the data actual... more

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What real-world use reveals about a medical device that no clinical trial ever could — and why the most dangerous moment in med tech innovation often comes after success, not before. A conversation about the fatigue failures, reimbu... more

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Alex Sah on what it actually takes for a practicing surgeon to develop new orthopaedic tools — from first idea to OR adoption.

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What med tech investors and strategic acquirers actually evaluate when a founder walks into the room — and what separates the pitches that earn capital from those that don't. A conversation drawn from people who've sat on both sides... more

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Charles Lawrie, MD — president of the Anterior Hip Foundation and a high-volume anterior approach hip and robotic knee surgeon in Miami — walks us through how a frustration in his own clinic became FIOS Health, an AI-powered patient... more

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Recent Guests

Doug Fairbanks
President, CEO, and board member at VISIE Inc.
VISIE Inc.
Episode: From Idea to Market: Ep 10 - What Breaks at Scale
Charles Lawrie
Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of FIOS Health; hip replacement and robotic knee surgeon
FIOS Health
Episode: From Idea to Market: Ep 9 - Inside the Decision Room
Charlie DeCook
President of Total Joint Specialists (17-surgeon group)
Total Joint Specialists
Episode: From Idea to Market: Ep 9 - Inside the Decision Room
Alex Sah
Founder with MedTech product experience and evaluator of pitches in structured settings
Institute for Joint Restoration / Think! Surgical / Ospitek
Episode: From Idea to Market: Ep 9 - Inside the Decision Room
Robert Cohen
Mechanical engineer with four decades in med tech; VP of Innovation and Technology at Stryker
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Episode: From Idea to Market: Ep 9 - Inside the Decision Room
Marie-Isabelle Batthyány
Board-certified anesthesiologist; founder and CEO
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Emily Ast
Attorney; contracting and employment expert
Ast Physician Contracts
Episode: From Idea to Market: Ep 8 - Built to Run
Peter Neumer
CEO of Forecast Orthopedics; PhD in mechanical engineering; experienced in drug delivery and medical devices
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Episode: From Idea to Market: Ep 7 - Beyond Clearance
Marisa Belbatiani
Board certified anesthesiologist; founder and CEO of Exoceteges
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Episode: From Idea to Market: Ep 7 - Beyond Clearance

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Joe Schwab
Host of the AHF Podcast; frequent interviewer guiding guests through clinical and market perspectives in orthopedics

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Great content, great audio quality

    Great and relevant content for an orthopaedic surgeon. Also really good audio quality - actually the only podcast I listen to not accelerated.

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    Hip&Pelvis
    Switzerland7 months ago

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Look Back, Leap Forward. A Mid-Career Reflection with Dr. Khalid Yousuf
Q: If you could write a note to the next generation of orthopedic surgeons and leave it in every OR locker room all around the world, what would it say?
Turn tough problems into simple problems, focus on the core aspects of each case, and prioritize a few key areas to become the best at them. Also, verbalize your commitments and pursue deliberate practice, support from trusted mentors, and maintain integrity with patient care as the guiding priority.
Advancing Anterior Hip Excellence in Latin America with Francisco J. Gómez Torres, MD
Q: What common mistakes do you see early in the anterior journey, and how can they be avoided?
Common mistakes include misplacing the intermuscular interval and not starting the approach in the optimal location, which can lead to difficulty and suboptimal exposure; the emphasis should be on precise, repeatable technique, learning from predecessors, and seeking guidance from the broader anterior hip community to avoid hidden struggles.
Cut For Time: Anterior Total Hip Replacement in the (Super) Morbidly Obese with Dr. Bob Sershon
Q: What role do revisions and implants like cage constructs play in complex cases?
In difficult revisions with significant bone loss, a cup cage can distillize the joint line and allow a full cup to be seated; planning may involve considering inner table augments or custom components when time and anatomy allow, with a emphasis on stable fixation and avoiding unnecessary complications.
Cut For Time: Anterior Total Hip Replacement in the (Super) Morbidly Obese with Dr. Bob Sershon
Q: How do you approach intraoperative imaging and alignment in these patients?
The approach emphasizes supine positioning for fluoroscopy, careful reconstruction of the pelvic anatomy, and real-time imaging to ensure symmetric obturators and correct cup orientation; floroscopy can be used to supplement direct visualization when needed.
Cut For Time: Anterior Total Hip Replacement in the (Super) Morbidly Obese with Dr. Bob Sershon
Q: What are the main considerations when performing anterior hip replacement in super-mobidly obese patients?
Key considerations include thorough preoperative planning to account for pannus logistics, choosing incision strategy that provides adequate exposure, and ensuring the leg length and offset are optimized while accepting higher intraoperative risk; use of navigation or imaging to confirm cup position and a readiness to adapt with implants and ancillaries like offset reamers and specialized instrumentation.

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