The OTA Podcast

OTA Podcast Committee

Orthopedic Trauma

Hip Fractures

Hemiarthroplasty

Tranexamic Acid

Hindfoot Fusion Nails

Geriatric Acetabulum

Surgical Approaches

Health-Related Quality Of Life

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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Periprosthetic Femur Fractures in Hemiarthroplasty Are Correlated With Stem Type / Which Yields Better Outcomes - Re-Fixation or Arthroplasty in Proximal Femur Cut-Out Management?

Host Michael Blankstein, MD chats with paper author Michael DeRogatis about the findings of his research: "Periprosthetic Femur Fractures in Hemiarthroplasty Are Correlated With Stem Type: An Analysis From the American Joint Replacement Registry " in... more

10 Mar 2026 • 27 min

Hemiarthroplasty vs Nonoperative Treatment of Comminuted Proximal Humeral Fractures / Post-operative Complications with IM Nailing vs Plate Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures

Host Gerard Slobogean, MD chats with paper author Dennis Den Hartog, MD, PhD about the findings of his research: "Hemiarthroplasty Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Comminuted Proximal Humeral Fractures: Results of the Procon Multicenter Randomized Co... more

3 Mar 2026 • 20 min

JOT Supplementary Discussion: Is it Safe to Discharge Patients Between Lower Extremity Fracture Care Stages?

Host Joe Patterson, MD chats with paper authors Shannon Tse, MD, and Sean Campbell, MD about their paper entitled: "Is Discharging Patients After External Fixation and Between Stages During Periarticular Lower Extremity Fracture Care Safe?" Click he... more

24 Feb 2026 • 17 min

OTA Humanitarian Scholars Part 2

Guest host Dr. Paul Whiting chats with 2025 OTA Humanitarian Scholar attendees Dr. Olasode Israel Akinmokun of Lagos, and Dr. Biniyam Teshome Addisu of Ethiopia. They discuss their pathways to Orthopaedic surgery, and thoughts about the observership ... more

17 Feb 2026 • 27 min

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Recent Guests

Dennis Den Hartog

Professor (Orthopedic Trauma), Netherlands

Episode: Hemiarthroplasty vs Nonoperative Treatment of Comminuted Proximal Humeral Fractures / Post-operative Complications with IM Nailing vs Plate Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures

Jad Lawand

OTA annual meeting research paper author

Galveston, Texas

Episode: Hemiarthroplasty vs Nonoperative Treatment of Comminuted Proximal Humeral Fractures / Post-operative Complications with IM Nailing vs Plate Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures

Shannon Tse

First-year resident at the University of California Davis, previously a postdoctoral scholar in orthopedic trauma.

University of California Davis

Episode: JOT Supplementary Discussion: Is it Safe to Discharge Patients Between Lower Extremity Fracture Care Stages?

Sean Campbell

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon.

University of California Davis

Episode: JOT Supplementary Discussion: Is it Safe to Discharge Patients Between Lower Extremity Fracture Care Stages?

Wayne Hoskins

An international expert in orthopedic trauma from New Zealand.

Whangarei Hospital

Episode: In the Booth 2025: 'Fix and Replace' in Acetabular Fractures, and Early vs Delayed Weight Bearing in Ankle Fracture Treatment

Bill Obremskey

President-elect of the OTA and leader of the metric trial on ankle fractures.

Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRIC)

Episode: In the Booth 2025: 'Fix and Replace' in Acetabular Fractures, and Early vs Delayed Weight Bearing in Ankle Fracture Treatment

Eleanor Sato

Orthopedic surgeon involved in research on functional mobility following distal femur fractures

University of Utah

Episode: OTA International Supplementary Discussion: Predictors of Return to Function After Distal Femur Fractures in the Elderly

Justin Haller

Orthopedic surgeon with a focus on weight-bearing restrictions and postoperative mobility

University of Utah

Episode: OTA International Supplementary Discussion: Predictors of Return to Function After Distal Femur Fractures in the Elderly

Senyo Gudugbe

Humanitarian scholar, orthopedic surgeon from Ghana

Ghana Hospital

Episode: In the Booth 2025: OTA Humanitarian Scholars Part 1

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Joe Patterson

Orthopedic trauma surgeon at the University of Southern California

Michael Blankstein

Host of The OTA Podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 62 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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The show is highly regarded for its educational value, particularly noted for being resourceful for orthopedic trainees and professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in orthopedic trauma.

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Apple Podcasts	#68	United States/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#170	Canada/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#180	United Kingdom/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#64	Australia/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#167	Germany/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#168	Italy/Science/Life Sciences

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OTA Humanitarian Scholars Part 2

Q: Could you tell us a little bit about your practice?

Currently, I practice in a university hospital training center where we see both trauma and elective cases.

OTA Humanitarian Scholars Part 2

Q: Biniyam, how did you hear about the scholarship program and what motivated you to apply?

I became aware through my mentor who received it, and after meeting OTA volunteers in Tanzania who encouraged me to apply.

OTA Humanitarian Scholars Part 2

Q: Olasode, do you want to tell us a little bit about your current practice or your position?

I'm a lecturer at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, and head of the surgical unit at Lagos University General Hospital, where I train students and manage trauma patients.

In the Booth 2025: Does More Debridement Impact Infection Risk? / The Impact of Topical TXA on Blood Loss in Wall Acetabular Fractures

Q: What were the findings of your study regarding the use of topical TXA?

Topical TXA did not significantly change estimated blood loss or transfusion rates in posterior wall acetabular fractures, with no impact on thromboembolic events either.

In the Booth 2025: Does More Debridement Impact Infection Risk? / The Impact of Topical TXA on Blood Loss in Wall Acetabular Fractures

Q: Can you give us just briefly overall, kind of what was PREPIT, how many sites were involved there, and how many patients do we have?

The PREPIT study included 3,500 patients from 23 different sites across the continental US and Canada, with various degrees of contamination in their injuries.

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