Matt Schmitz
Orthopedic surgeon specializing in Adolescent Sports Medicine and Young Adult Hip Preservation. Practices at the Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego and is Professor of Orthopedics at UC San Diego.
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May 17, 2025 • 26min
SGEM#475: Break on Through to the Other Side – Management of Clinical Scaphoid Fractures
Dr. Matt Schmitz, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adolescent sports medicine at Rady Children’s Hospital, shares invaluable insights into scaphoid fracture management. He discusses the dilemmas of diagnosing these complex injuries, advocating for evidence-based approaches. Innovative research reveals that short-term bandaging may work as effectively as traditional casting. Schmitz also emphasizes the need to understand biases in clinical trials and offers alternative strategies for monitoring patients with suspected fractures, ultimately aiming for improved care outcomes.
Nov 12, 2023 • 27min
SGEM#420: I get knocked down, but I get up again – do I have a scaphoid fracture?
Dr. Matt Schmitz, an Orthopaedic Surgeon transitioning from a 20-year Air Force career to Clinical Professor at UC San Diego, tackles the tricky world of scaphoid fractures. He sheds light on the flaws of X-rays in diagnosis, discussions about the significance of clinical exams, and the implications of misdiagnosis. The conversation extends to surgical techniques, patient communication, and even a quirky contest. Packed with insights, this episode explores how to improve outcomes while navigating the complexities of wrist injuries.
