Nailed It Ortho

Enjoy another episode from our board review series featuring Dr. Cole and Dr. Woolwine. Get on the list for our early access to podcast OITE companion book  + time stamps for OITE Reviews: Click here for access  

Enjoy this episode on Overcoming Obstacles in Residency + Intro to Locums 101 as Dr. Sonya Sloan  gives us a great talk!  Dr.  Sloan completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine where she made history as both the first African-American female Intern in General Surgery and the first African-American female Orthopedic Surgery resident. She has authored and published research projects in Orthopedic Surgery and a joint venture with NASA, Johnson Space Center. Dr. Sloan is the quintessential fusion of her love for science and a passion to help others. Her commitment to impacting lives reaches far beyond the hospital walls and is evident by her work in her community and internationally. She has established two specifically purposed non-profit organizations: ME&WE, Inc. (Motivating & Empowering Women to Excel), which collectively reaches over 5,000 women daily. The other is SLOAN STEM+Arts, an educational diversity initiative. It’s sole purpose is to increase the number of minority students in STEM careers through early exposure and mentoring, impacting financial stability for generations to come. In 2015, along with The Luke Church, Dr. Sloan initiated the philanthropic efforts for an international medical clinic with New Missions Organization in Haiti that now serves a community of more than 100,000 men, women, and children annually. Dr. Sloan currently serves on several Board of Trustees including, Black Women Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Institute of Spirituality and Health, RoweDocs Telemedicine, and Tristar Global Medical Inc. She is a consultant, blogger, and speaker for CompHealth and DairyMax, a national partner to the NFL and Fuel Up to Play 60 initiative, which promotes proper youth daily nutrition. She has been an Adjunct Professor at Concordia University with a focus on Health Care Administration. As a serial entrepreneur, Dr. Sloan helped to launch a telemedicine company as the Virtual OrthoDoc, one of the first of its kind in telehealth and orthopedics. In this episode we talk about: Her early entrepreneur days Struggles faces in residency and how she overcame them Her experience being the first African American female at her residency program What Locums is How locums jobs works Things to look for in a locums company, + more ! This episode is sponsored by Locumstory:   Have you ever considered a different way of practicing medicine? Whether you are burned out, need a change of pace, or are looking to supplement your income, locum tenens might be the solution for you. And, if you’re considering locum tenens, either full time or on the side, you probably have a question or two. Or twenty!   Fortunately, www.Locumstory.com has the answers you need. It’s packed with unbiased information and advice from physicians like you. Locumstory.com has nothing to sell – it’s simply a resource for information. You’ll find super handy tools that let you see locums trends for your specialty, compare different locums agencies, and there’s even a quiz to help you decide if locums is right for you. www.Locumstory.com has answers to basic questions like, “What is locum tenens?”, to more complex questions about pay ranges, taxes, licensing, and many others.The locumstory blog also features content and perspectives from actual locums physicians who have first-hand locums experience. www.Locumstory.com is the perfect place to start if you want to learn more about locums

Enjoy this episode on Balloon for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears  as Dr. Joseph Abboud gives us a great talk!  Link to post: www.naileditortho.com/balloon  Link to Youtuve Video: https://youtu.be/LV9f_82B8x0  Prior episodes to check out for baseline knowledge on rotator cuffs: #28 Rotator Cuff Tears w/ Dr. Choate #48 Superior Capsular Reconstruction w/ Dr. Mitchell Dr. Abboud is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and specializes in the treatment of patients with shoulder and elbow disorders.  He is an internationally recognized authority on the treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders.  He is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and has recently completed his four year term as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.     Dr. Abboud graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Joseph’s University in 1994 with a B.S. in Biology.  He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine where he was promoted with “Distinction.”  He earned membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society and graduated with honors in 1998.  He went on to complete his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where he served as the administrative chief resident.  He subsequently completed two (one-year) fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania in Shoulder and Elbow surgery and orthopaedic biomechanics. He has presented over 500 lectures nationally and internationally and is the author of over 200 scientific articles and several textbooks.  He has an active interest in basic science research focusing on the modulation of scar formation after injury and surgery, biologic markers for prediction of rotator cuff healing, as well as the role of cholesterol in tendon health.  This research has been funded by prestigious grants from the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, the Department of Defense, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.   In this episode we talk about: Massive rotator cuff tears Treatment options Superior capsular reconstruction Reverse shoulder arthroplasty Subacromial balloon insertion Video technique + more This episode is sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Filled with content that has been vetted by some of the top names in orthopaedics, the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge (ROCK) program sets the standard for orthopaedic education. Whether ROCK is incorporated into your residency curriculum, or you use it independently as a study tool, the educational content on ROCK is always free to residents. You’ll gain the insights and confidence needed to ensure a successful future as a board-certified surgeon who delivers the best patient care. Log on at https://rock.aaos.org/.  

Dr. Spencer Woolwine, an expert in adult spinal deformity, joins the discussion to delve into the nuances of assessing and treating spinal issues. They highlight how many patients remain asymptomatic until advanced stages, with family members often spotting early signs. The conversation covers critical imaging techniques, including sagittal plane measurements, and stresses the importance of pelvic incidence in spinal alignment. Surgical options and indications are also explored, emphasizing the restoration of lumbar lordosis for optimal patient outcomes.

Enjoy another episode from our board review series featuring Dr. Cole and Dr. Woolwine. Get on the list for our early access to podcast OITE companion book  + time stamps for OITE Reviews: Click here for access    This episode is sponsored by Locumstory: Have you ever considered a different way of practicing medicine? Whether you are burned out, need a change of pace, or are looking to supplement your income, locum tenens might be the solution for you. And, if you’re considering locum tenens, either full time or on the side, you probably have a question or two. Or twenty! Fortunately, www.Locumstory.com has the answers you need. It’s packed with unbiased information and advice from physicians like you. Locumstory.com has nothing to sell – it’s simply a resource for information. You’ll find super handy tools that let you see locums trends for your specialty, compare different locums agencies, and there’s even a quiz to help you decide if locums is right for you. www.Locumstory.com has answers to basic questions like, “What is locum tenens?”, to more complex questions about pay ranges, taxes, licensing, and many others.The locumstory blog also features content and perspectives from actual locums physicians who have first-hand locums experience. www.Locumstory.com is the perfect place to start if you want to learn more about locums

Listen to our episode on Physician Burnout, Passive Income, Contracts, + More  as Dr. Atanda gives us an excellent overview!  Link to Video: https://youtu.be/HcpZsmwRdPg  Alfred Atanda Jr. is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware where he serves as the Chief of the Center for Sports Medicine, the Director of Clinician Well-Being, and is also an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. His clinical interests include sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, general pediatric orthopedics, and injury prevention in youth athletes. With his expertise in these areas, he is frequently invited to teach and lecture locally, regionally, and nationally. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, he completed residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Atanda also completed fellowships in pediatric orthopedic surgery, at Alfred I DuPont Hospital for Children, and in sports medicine surgery, at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. His future goals and aspirations are to re-imagine how healthcare is delivered by leveraging digital health and telemedicine technology to appropriately triage, navigate, evaluate, and treat orthopedic patients. He is the chief editor of the world’s first textbook solely dedicated to telemedicine in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, and he has also launched a telemedicine concierge service for the parents of youth athletes: “ SportsLinkMD”. He is a physician expert for numerous telemedicine companies providing strategic advice and e- consultations to urgent care, emergency department, and primary care physicians, as well as a second opinions directly to patients. In his administrative role, he has been working to optimize the physician experience, bringing awareness to the many ramifications of physician burnout, lack of well-being, and physician suicide. He is a motivational speaker at wellness spas and resorts and is in the planning phases of developing a physician well-being podcast for the orthopedic surgery educational platform “OrthoBullets”.   We cover: Types of practice How to choose a specialty Different types of jobs What to look for on contracts Physician burnout + much more This episode is sponsored by Locumstory: Have you ever considered a different way of practicing medicine? Whether you are burned out, need a change of pace, or are looking to supplement your income, locum tenens might be the solution for you. And, if you’re considering locum tenens, either full time or on the side, you probably have a question or two. Or twenty! Fortunately, www.Locumstory.com has the answers you need. It’s packed with unbiased information and advice from physicians like you. Locumstory.com has nothing to sell – it’s simply a resource for information. You’ll find super handy tools that let you see locums trends for your specialty, compare different locums agencies, and there’s even a quiz to help you decide if locums is right for you. www.Locumstory.com has answers to basic questions like, “What is locum tenens?”, to more complex questions about pay ranges, taxes, licensing, and many others.The locumstory blog also features content and perspectives from actual locums physicians who have first-hand locums experience. www.Locumstory.com is the perfect place to start if you want to learn more about locums

Enjoy another episode from our board review series featuring Dr. Cole and Dr. Woolwine. Get on the list for our early access to podcast OITE companion book  + time stamps for OITE Reviews: Click here for access  This episode is sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Filled with content that has been vetted by some of the top names in orthopaedics, the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge (ROCK) program sets the standard for orthopaedic education. Whether ROCK is incorporated into your residency curriculum, or you use it independently as a study tool, the educational content on ROCK is always free to residents. You’ll gain the insights and confidence needed to ensure a successful future as a board-certified surgeon who delivers the best patient care. Log on at https://rock.aaos.org/.

Enjoy another episode from our board review series featuring Dr. Cole and Dr. Woolwine. Get on the list for our early access to podcast OITE companion book  + time stamps for OITE Reviews: Click here for access

Listen to our episode on Career choices, Orthopaedic Job Contracts,PHysican Well Being + more  as Dr. Atanda gives us an excellent overview!  Link to Video: https://youtu.be/HcpZsmwRdPg  Alfred Atanda Jr. is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware where he serves as the Chief of the Center for Sports Medicine, the Director of Clinician Well-Being, and is also an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. His clinical interests include sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, general pediatric orthopedics, and injury prevention in youth athletes. With his expertise in these areas, he is frequently invited to teach and lecture locally, regionally, and nationally. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, he completed residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Atanda also completed fellowships in pediatric orthopedic surgery, at Alfred I DuPont Hospital for Children, and in sports medicine surgery, at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. His future goals and aspirations are to re-imagine how healthcare is delivered by leveraging digital health and telemedicine technology to appropriately triage, navigate, evaluate, and treat orthopedic patients. He is the chief editor of the world’s first textbook solely dedicated to telemedicine in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, and he has also launched a telemedicine concierge service for the parents of youth athletes: “ SportsLinkMD”. He is a physician expert for numerous telemedicine companies providing strategic advice and e- consultations to urgent care, emergency department, and primary care physicians, as well as a second opinions directly to patients. In his administrative role, he has been working to optimize the physician experience, bringing awareness to the many ramifications of physician burnout, lack of well-being, and physician suicide. He is a motivational speaker at wellness spas and resorts and is in the planning phases of developing a physician well-being podcast for the orthopedic surgery educational platform “OrthoBullets”.   We cover: Types of practice How to choose a specialty Different types of jobs What to look for on contracts Physician burnout + much more This episode is sponsored by Locumstory: Have you ever considered a different way of practicing medicine? Whether you are burned out, need a change of pace, or are looking to supplement your income, locum tenens might be the solution for you. And, if you’re considering locum tenens, either full time or on the side, you probably have a question or two. Or twenty! Fortunately, www.Locumstory.com has the answers you need. It’s packed with unbiased information and advice from physicians like you. Locumstory.com has nothing to sell – it’s simply a resource for information. You’ll find super handy tools that let you see locums trends for your specialty, compare different locums agencies, and there’s even a quiz to help you decide if locums is right for you. www.Locumstory.com has answers to basic questions like, “What is locum tenens?”, to more complex questions about pay ranges, taxes, licensing, and many others.The locumstory blog also features content and perspectives from actual locums physicians who have first-hand locums experience. www.Locumstory.com is the perfect place to start if you want to learn more about locums

Enjoy another episode from our board review series featuring Dr. Cole and Dr. Woolwine. Get on the list for our early access to podcast OITE companion book  + time stamps for OITE Reviews: Click here for access