
Nailed It Ortho
Get on top of the game, deepen your learning and further your practice with this Orthopaedic Surgery Podcast featuring Orthopaedic Surgery residents as they interview national and international experts to bring you key information and knowledge in the field. Dr. Jamal Fitts and Dr. Wendell Cole are here to light that fire under your feet and get your blood pumping with some good Orthopaedic Knowledge. We stay away from the boring, put you to sleep lectures, and just come with some high quality content and fun. Its a great podcast for attending physicians, residents, and medical students. Topics include high yield trauma, pediatrics, spine, sports, hand, and foot and ankle. There may also be some off brand topics.
Latest episodes

Mar 8, 2024 • 19min
Board/OITE Review: Oncology 01 - Overview, History, Imaging Principles
Follow along with our Nailed it Board/OITE Podcast Companion book. Get your copy by clicking here >> https://a.co/d/cr4i8nD Enjoy another episode from our board review series featuring Dr. Cole and Dr. Woolwine. This episode is sponsored by Arthrex: Arthrex has been helping surgeons treat their patients better for more than 40 years. Differentiate your practice by offering the Nano Experience, which combines patient comfort with leading-edge, extremely minimally invasive technology. Deeply committed to surgeon support and patient education, Arthrex has also introduced TheNanoExperience.com, a patient resource illustrating the science and benefits of Nano arthroscopy, detailing the wide variety of applications, and directing patients to surgeons in their area. Visit Nano.Arthrex.com to learn more about enhancing your practice and providing optimal patient outcomes with this game-changing technology.

Mar 3, 2024 • 45min
Ortho Finance 09- How to Find a Job w/ Dr. Geraci
Dr. Gaspere C. (Gus) Geraci joins us in this episode as we embark on an exciting journey to unravel the mysteries of finding the perfect job for healthcare practitioners. Whether you're a recent medical school graduate, undergoing fellowship, or a seasoned practitioner looking for a change, or anywhere in between, this episode is your comprehensive guide to navigating the intricate highways of physician employment. Dr. Gaspere Geraci received his undergraduate degree in Psychology before studying at the State University of New York at Buffalo to receive his M.D. Since 1980, Dr. Geraci has been a part of the healthcare system and gained experience and knowledge in multiple aspects of the industry. His specialty began in family medicine and then expanded to overall management as he started taking on administrative rolls. After moving from director and vice president positions, Dr. Geraci started a solo family practice. He became a expert using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and technology. His practice was recognized as a clinical leader in the care of diabetics and patients with coronary artery disease. While his practice was still running, Dr. Geraci signed on as a consulting medical director for the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. In a bid to give a voice and a platform for Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants (collectively Health Care Prescribers (HCP's)) to express their opinions on their workplaces, Dr. Geraci started a website called Rate Your Healthcare Employer (RYHE.org), a website that operates like Yelp for physicians. This website allows health care practitioners to anonymously review their employers on key metrics important to them, and allows their colleagues and the general public to view the reviews. Click here to find more about Dr. Geraci. In this episode, we discuss concerns you might have about finding a job and we answer questions like: What are the obstacles faced by physicians when trying to find a job? What are the important things to consider when choosing your job location? What steps do I need to take when searching for a job? What roles do personality types play in job search? + more Websites for employer review mentioned in this episode: Indeed.com Glassdoor.com Doximity.com Ryhe.org This episode is sponsored by Arthrex: Arthrex has been helping surgeons treat their patients better for more than 40 years. Differentiate your practice by offering the Nano Experience, which combines patient comfort with leading-edge, extremely minimally invasive technology. Deeply committed to surgeon support and patient education, Arthrex has also introduced TheNanoExperience.com, a patient resource illustrating the science and benefits of Nano arthroscopy, detailing the wide variety of applications, and directing patients to surgeons in their area. Visit Nano.Arthrex.com to learn more about enhancing your practice and providing optimal patient outcomes with this game-changing technology.

Feb 25, 2024 • 43min
101: Distal Biceps Tendon Injuries w/ Dr. Ilyas
Our 101st episode features Dr. Ilyas who gives us a wonderful overview of Distal Biceps Tendon Injuries. Click here for show notes. Dr. Ilyas is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with a certificate of added qualification in Hand Surgery. He specializes in hand, wrist, elbow and orthopaedic trauma surgery. Dr. Ilyas has a particular interest in fracture surgery, nerve injury, opioids and pain management in orthopaedic surgery, and is considered an expert in "wide awake hand surgery." Dr. Ilyas also serves as the Consulting Hand Surgeon to both the Philadelphia 76’ers and the Philadelphia Eagles. Dr. Ilyas is an Alpha Omega Alpha graduate of MCP-Hahnemann College of Medicine of Drexel University. After medical school he completed his Orthopaedic Surgery training at Temple University Hospital. He subsequently completed his fellowship as a Harvard Fellow at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston prior to returning to the Philadelphia area. Dr. Ilyas is annually recognized as a “Top Doc” in Philadelphia and Main Line Today magazines. Most recently, he was privileged to be the top ranked Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon among his peers in Main Line Today. Learn more about Dr. Ilyas here. Goal of episode: To develop a baseline knowledge of distal biceps tendon injuries. In this episode, we discuss: Epidemiology Anatomy Mechanism Fixation options Chronic tears + more This episode is sponsored by Arthrex: Arthrex has been helping surgeons treat their patients better for more than 40 years. Differentiate your practice by offering the Nano Experience, which combines patient comfort with leading-edge, extremely minimally invasive technology. Deeply committed to surgeon support and patient education, Arthrex has also introduced TheNanoExperience.com, a patient resource illustrating the science and benefits of Nano arthroscopy, detailing the wide variety of applications, and directing patients to surgeons in their area. Visit Nano.Arthrex.com to learn more about enhancing your practice and providing optimal patient outcomes with this game-changing technology. Also, check out JOMI The Journal of Medical Insight (https://jomi.com) is a peer-reviewed surgical video journal / virtual operating theatre. JOMI films and publishes surgical procedures performed by top teaching physicians in an effort to make it possible for residents, attendings, medical students, clinical staff, and patients to have a rich high-quality didactic experience in being walked through procedures from incision to closure by the operating surgeons. JOMI has filmed at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Charite Hospital (in Berlin), Duke Medical Center, Rothman Institute, and many others and currently focuses on general surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, and head & neck surgery. Find out more at https://jomi.com. Use code - NailedIt - for 20% off on all subscriptions.

Feb 22, 2024 • 12min
Board/OITE Review: Hand 14 - Dupuytren
Follow along with our Nailed it Board/OITE Podcast Companion book. Get your copy by clicking here >> https://a.co/d/cr4i8nD Enjoy another episode from our board review series featuring Dr. Cole and Dr. Woolwine. 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/.

Feb 18, 2024 • 46min
OrthoFinance - Technical Aspects of Physicians Loans w/ Neil Surgenor
We welcome Neil Surgenor to this episode of our finance series as we explore a vital, yet often overlooked topic: 'Technical Aspect of Physicians Loans'. We unravel the mysteries behind these financial tools, thereby empowering physicians to make informed financial decisions and secure their financial future. So, whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting your journey in medicine, join us as we dive into the world of physicians loans. Prior to becoming a mortgage lender, Neil Surgenor was a successful financial advisor in New York with one of the biggest investment firms in the country. He became a mortgage lender around 23 years ago and has since become a successful top partner throughout his career. He is one of the top physician specialists in the country and is known for always being accessible to help navigate you through the process of the physician's loan and everything about it. As a Physician Loan Specialist, a large portion of his business has been built upon working closely with Physicians and Dentists. He does all conventional loans and FHA loans as well, and he's able to talk about all different types of products. In this episode, we dive a little bit deeper into the technical aspects of a physician's loan as Neil answers questions you may have, like: What is a physician's loan? How does it work? What are the pros and cons to physician's loan? Can you get doctor's loans and credit scores if you have student's loans? How does physician's loan refinancing work? And many more! How to connect with Neil: Phone: 212-933-9900 Email: neil.surgenor@td.com This episode is sponsored by Arthrex: Arthrex has been helping surgeons treat their patients better for more than 40 years. Differentiate your practice by offering the Nano Experience, which combines patient comfort with leading-edge, extremely minimally invasive technology. Deeply committed to surgeon support and patient education, Arthrex has also introduced TheNanoExperience.com, a patient resource illustrating the science and benefits of Nano arthroscopy, detailing the wide variety of applications, and directing patients to surgeons in their area. Visit Nano.Arthrex.com to learn more about enhancing your practice and providing optimal patient outcomes with this game-changing technology.

Feb 16, 2024 • 18min
Board/OITE Review: Hand 13 - Rheumatoid Wrist + Intro to Dupuytrens
Follow along with our Nailed it Board/OITE Podcast Companion book. Get your copy by clicking here >> https://a.co/d/cr4i8nD Enjoy another episode from our board review series featuring Dr. Cole and Dr. Woolwine. 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/.

Feb 11, 2024 • 33min
Adult Reconstruction Citation Classics - Periprosthetic Joint Infections
Welcome to our new series of the citation classics podcast on adult reconstruction. In this episode, we talk about the highest cited articles over the last 20 years thereabout on the topic, 'Periprosthetic Joint Infections'. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G2gUWNkafY4 Link to post: https://naileditortho.com/pji/ Click here for show notes Meet our adult reconstruction citation classics team! We have Dr. Sohum Patel, a PGY-4 resident at Indiana University Medical Center; Hassan Farooq, who is a PGY-2 resident at Loyola College Medical Center; Nigel Blackwood, a 4th year medical student at Tulane; and we also have Kaihui Zhu, a 3rd year medical student at Washington State University.

Feb 9, 2024 • 18min
Board/OITE Review: Hand 12 - Infections
Follow along with our Nailed it Board/OITE Podcast Companion book. Get your copy by clicking here >> https://a.co/d/cr4i8nD Enjoy another episode from our board review series featuring Dr. Cole and Dr. Woolwine. 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/.

Jan 31, 2024 • 46min
OrthoFinance- Intro to Physicians Loans w/ Doug Crouse
Doug Crouse joins us on this episode of our finance review series as we discuss Physicians Loans. If you're looking to buy a house as a physician, this episode is for you. Doug is an experienced mortgage loan originator who loves helping his clients with their house financing needs. Doug began his mortgage career in 1999 and has helped thousands of borrowers find the houses of their dreams. Married to a doctor himself, he specializes in helping finance physicians - whether you are a resident buying your first home or an attending physician buying your fourth. In this episode, Doug dives deeply into physicians loans, and he shares insights into questions you may have about how physicians can take advantage of physicians loans to become home owners like: What is physicians loan? What are the advantages of physicians loan? What are the disadvantages? Should you apply to a specific bank for it? Who qualifies for physicians loans? And many more! Click here to connect with Doug and get a free copy of his book on buying houses as a Physician.

Jan 26, 2024 • 18min
Board/OITE Review: Hand 11 - Nerve and Tendon Transfer
Follow along with our Nailed it Board/OITE Podcast Companion book. Get your copy by clicking here >> https://a.co/d/cr4i8nD Enjoy another episode from our board review series featuring Dr. Cole and Dr. Woolwine. 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/.