The OTA Podcast

OTA Podcast Committee

Orthopedic Trauma

Hip Fractures

Hemiarthroplasty

Tranexamic Acid

Hindfoot Fusion Nails

Geriatric Acetabulum

Health-Related Quality Of Life

Surgical Approaches

Ulnar Diaphyseal Fractures

Orthopedic Surgery

Covid-19

OTA Annual Meeting 2023

Patient Outcomes

Fragility Hip Fractures

Gun Violence

Autogenous Iliac Crest Bone Graft

Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator

Pelvis and Acetabular Fractures

Multidimensional Fluoroscopy

Ankle Fractures

The OTA Podcast Channel is your home for conversations with leading experts in orthopedic trauma. Directed and hosted by the OTA podcast committee, listeners can expect to hear 1-1 interviews with thought leaders, panel discussions on key subjects, hot topic debates from the masters, and timely reviews of clinical papers. The episodes will be structured in series, by subject, and will be 30 minute... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	100	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ScienceLife Sciences

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In the Booth 2025: COBRAS Trial / ORiF Study

Dr. Gerard Slobogean chats with Drs. Ken Egol and Matthew Kingery about the findings of the Comparison of Bracing with Coaptation Splinting for the initial treatment of acute humeral shaft fractures in the first part of the episode. In the second par... more

Yesterday • 18 min

First OTA Meeting as an Attending Surgeon

Join host Dr. Michael Blankstein as he chats with new OTA members Drs. Justin Hellwinkle and Mariel Rickert about their experiences at the Annual Meeting.

For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

4 Nov 2025 • 10 min

Great Debates: Limb Salvage in Older Adults

Host Gerard Slobogean, MD talks with Raymond Pensey, MD and Phillip Lam, MD about treating the older patient faced with limb salvage vs. amputation.

28 Oct 2025 • 24 min

What it Means to be a Military Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Alex Crespo speaks with Colonel Dan Stinner, MD about his experience as a US Army surgeon and how young surgeons can pursue military service.

For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

21 Oct 2025 • 31 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Ray Pensey

Expert in orthoplastics and limb preservation

Shock Trauma Center

Episode: Great Debates: Limb Salvage in Older Adults

Dr. Phil Lam

Fellow specializing in upper extremity limb preservation

Shock Trauma Center

Episode: Great Debates: Limb Salvage in Older Adults

Colonel Dan Stinner

Professor of orthopedic trauma at Vanderbilt University and a colonel in the United States military

Vanderbilt University

Episode: What it Means to be a Military Orthopedic Surgeon

Hassan Mir

Professor at the University of South Florida and practices at Tampa General via the Florida Orthopedic Institute, past CFO of the Orthopedic Trauma Association.

University of South Florida

Episode: Great Debates: Should Fibula Fractures be Treated with IM Nails?

Dr. Mike Weaver

Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma at Brigham and Women's Health

Brigham and Women's Health

Episode: JOT Supplementary Discussion: Frailty Index as a Risk Stratification Tool in Bundled Payments

Rodrigo Pesantez

Full professor in orthopedics and head of AO Global Trauma Education

AO Foundation

Episode: Great Debates: ORIF vs Revision of B2 Periprosthetic Fractures

Rob Wetzel

Orthopedic trauma surgeon at University Hospitals, Cleveland, specializing in hip preservation

University Hospitals in Cleveland

Episode: Great Debates: Weight-bearing After Periarticular Fracture Repair - To Let Them Walk or Not?

Peter Mittwede

Orthopedic trauma surgeon at the University of Mississippi and a surgeon investigator with a Ph.D.

University of Mississippi

Episode: Great Debates: Weight-bearing After Periarticular Fracture Repair - To Let Them Walk or Not?

Marcus Sciadini

Orthopedic expert discussing hindfoot fusion nails for geriatric patients.

Episode: Great Debates: Hindfoot Fusion Nail for Low Demand Older Adult Patients with Distal Tibia or Ankle Fractures

Hosts

Greg Gaski

Host focusing on pivotal discussions in orthopedic trauma and education.

Alex Crespo

Host of various episodes and orthopedic trauma surgeon emphasizing educational chats.

Malcolm DeBaun

Host engaged in deep discussions regarding surgical techniques and patient care.

Michael Blankstein

Chair of The OTA Podcast Committee and host with extensive surgical experience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings

Great educational podcast
The board prep series is the best resource for Orthopaedic trainees apart from the Casting Orthopaedics podcast!
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Apple Podcasts	#105	United States/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#84	Canada/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#159	United Kingdom/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#80	Italy/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#123	Australia/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#183	Germany/Science/Life Sciences

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What it Means to be a Military Orthopedic Surgeon

Q: What are things that they should know?

They should understand the commitment involved in serving in the military and talk to others with military experience to inform their decision.

Great Debates: Hindfoot Fusion Nail for Low Demand Older Adult Patients with Distal Tibia or Ankle Fractures

Q: What made you adopt this approach for some of these fractures?

The key was to minimize complications in patients with poor health and comorbidities while still addressing their fractures.

Great Debates: Non-operative vs. Operative Treatment of Chest Wall Injuries

Q: What are the recommendations based on the studies?

The studies suggest potential mortality benefits in the surgical group, particularly among ventilated patients, and indicate that non-operative treatment may be satisfactory for stable patients.

Great Debates: Non-operative vs. Operative Treatment of Chest Wall Injuries

Q: Tell us about the study, some of the inclusion, exclusion criteria, how many patients, randomization, and then we'll get into the results.

The study initially aimed for 80 patients but ended up with 207, randomized into surgical and non-operative treatment groups, with a primary outcome of ventilator-free days.

Great Debates: Non-operative vs. Operative Treatment of Chest Wall Injuries

Q: What does flail chest mean and who are the patients we are talking about?

Flail chest refers to three or more fractures broken at two or more locations, creating a flail segment, typically in polytrauma patients.

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Focused on the ever-evolving field of orthopedic trauma, this podcast features a variety of discussions led by experts in the industry. Episodes include interviews with thought leaders, panel discussions, and debates surrounding key topics in orthopedic surgery, such as treatment modalities, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, and evidence-based practices. With a structured format emphasizing education, each episode is designed to deliver practical insights pertinent to orthopedic trauma surgery while maintaining accessibility for listeners, including surgeons in training and seasoned professionals alike. Highlighted discussions often revolve around contemporary issues affecting patient outcomes, surgical techniques, and the... more

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