Matthew Brown

Matthew Brown, an expert from The Hustle, dives into the surprising lifecycle of tennis balls in West Virginia. He uncovers the staggering statistic that the US discards around 125 million tennis balls annually, enough to fill 21 Boeing 737s. Brown reveals how, until recently, these balls were destined for landfills, taking 400 years to decompose. However, he highlights an innovative recycling facility that processes 10,000 balls daily, transforming them into valuable products, dubbed 'Green Gold,' emphasizing the power of community collaborations.

Dr. Matthew Brown, a PGY-3 resident at Duke University, along with 4th-year students Nicholas Todd and Brie Paradis dive deep into femoral neck fractures. They discuss the crucial garden classification and how these injuries primarily impact elderly patients, emphasizing blood supply concerns. Surgical treatment comparisons reveal total hip arthroplasty's advantages. The team explores management for younger patients and highlights the need for precise radiographic analysis in treatment decisions. Insights on cemented vs. uncemented hip stems add to the medical knowledge!

Join Matthew Brown, a PGY-2 resident at Duke University Medical Center, along with Olumide Olotu, Nicholas Todd, and Brie Paradis from various medical institutions as they dive into the world of Damage Control Orthopaedics. They discuss the historical shift from total care to damage control in trauma management, emphasizing the critical timing in femur fracture stabilization. The team also unpacks the inflammatory responses during trauma, patient evaluation for surgery, and strategies to optimize recovery through timely interventions.