Specialty deep dive

Orthopaedics: who to follow

The orthopaedics accounts our desk reads, from clinical practice and teaching to the technology arriving in this specialty.

Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD

President and Spine Surgeon, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

Orthopaedics

Provides updates on complex spine surgery techniques, clinical leadership strategies, and medical education initiatives aimed at improving spinal cord injury care and outcomes.

Spine Surgery / Clinical Leadership / Medical Research

Best for: Spine specialists and clinical leaders

Antonia Chen, MD, MBA

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Orthopaedics

Delivers evidence-based updates on joint arthroplasty, clinical research methodologies, and innovative approaches to preventing and treating periprosthetic joint infections.

Arthroplasty / Surgical Infections / Clinical Research

Best for: Joint replacement specialists and clinical researchers

David Shearer, MD, MPH

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF

Orthopaedics

Focuses on orthopaedic trauma care, global health disparities in surgical access, and education initiatives designed to improve trauma systems in resource-limited settings.

Global Orthopaedics / Trauma Surgery / Public Health

Best for: Trauma surgeons and global health advocates

Eric Makhni, MD, MBA

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon, Henry Ford Health System

Orthopaedics

Shares clinical insights on patient-reported outcomes, sports medicine trials, and using digital health platforms to track and optimize recovery in active patients.

Sports Medicine / Patient Reported Outcomes / Digital Health

Best for: Sports medicine clinicians and outcome researchers

Ira Kirschenbaum, MD

Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery, BronxCare Health System

Orthopaedics

Shares practical insights on digital health implementation in orthopaedic practice, hospital operations, and the realities of running an efficient, technology-enabled clinical department.

Digital Health / Healthcare Operations / Joint Replacement

Best for: Healthcare executives and orthopaedic department administrators

Jonathan Braman, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, LSU Health Shreveport

Orthopaedics

Features deep dives into shoulder surgery techniques, clinical anatomy discussions, and reflections on navigating complex modern healthcare systems as a practicing clinical educator.

Shoulder Surgery / Medical Education / Healthcare Systems

Best for: Shoulder specialists, residents, and medical students

Mary Mulcahey, MD

Director of Women's Sports Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Advocates for diversity in medicine and shares sports medicine clinical insights, focusing on gender-specific differences in athletic injuries and orthopaedic surgical training.

Sports Medicine / Medical Education / Women in Orthopaedics

Best for: Sports medicine clinicians and orthopaedic advocates

Peter Choong, MD, MBBS

Professor of Surgery, University of Melbourne

Orthopaedics

Highlights cutting-edge research in orthopaedic oncology, robotic surgery advancements, and the application of 3D bioprinting technologies in reconstructive medicine.

Surgical Oncology / Bioprinting / Orthopaedic Surgery

Best for: Reconstructive surgeons and biomedical engineers

Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD

Complex Knee Surgeon, Twin Cities Orthopedics

Orthopaedics

Shares detailed anatomical reviews, surgical video guides, and evidence-based treatment algorithms for complex knee ligament, meniscus, and joint reconstruction.

Knee Reconstruction / Sports Medicine / Surgical Education

Best for: Sports medicine fellows and physical therapists

Stefano Bini, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF

Orthopaedics

Offers expert perspectives on the intersection of orthopaedic surgery and digital health technologies, focusing on how artificial intelligence and remote monitoring improve patient outcomes.

Digital Health / Arthroplasty / Medical Technology

Best for: Tech-forward orthopaedic surgeons and digital health developers

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