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Jun 2026

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Device Nation brings you ideas, stories and interviews from the frontlines of orthopedic device sales to encourage and inspire!

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June 10, 2026Episode 119 min

"Brown Bag" With US VP of Sales for BONESUPPORT , Aaron Lepper!

What a privilege, introducing Device Nation to Aaron Lepper, BONESUPPORT US VP of Sales!CERAMENT G is a product we believe you should consider for YOUR bag, as it's the first and only injectable antibiotic-eluting bone graft indicated for use in the management of bone infection.-Remodels into host bone in 6-12 months (1)-Injectable and flowable-Gentamicin elution above MIC that's reliable and consistent (2)-High local concentration of gentamicin, without high serum gentamicin levels (2)Checks off a lot of boxes, check it out!Contact Aaron Lepper here: aaron.lepper@bonesupport.comLearn more here: https://www.bonesupport.com/en-us/products/cerament-g/What's in YOUR bag?1. Ferguson et al. ‘Radiographic and Histological Analysis of a Synthetic Bone Graft Substitute Eluting Gentamicin in the Treatment of ChronicOsteomyelitis’. J. Bone Joint Infect. 2019; 4(2): 76-84.2. Stravinskas et al. Pharmacokinetics of gentamicin eluted from a regenerating bone graft substitute - In vitro and clinical release studies. BoneJoint Res. 2016 ;5 :427-35Support the show

May 18, 2026Episode 1241 min

The ABC's of the ASC with IOI CFO Jennifer Fry, CPA!!

What does it look like when healthcare finance, strategy, and vision all collide in one extraordinary facility?Device Nation is privileged to bring you the story of Indiana Orthopedic Institute's CFO, Jennifer Fry, CPA!From a childhood shaped by veterinary medicine to the C-suite of one of America's most impressive ambulatory surgery centers, Jennifer's path through healthcare is anything but ordinary.She's held the room at Franciscan Alliance, St. Vincent Health, Athens Medical Group, and J&J Fry Consulting. She's navigated acquisitions, joint ventures, physician practice management, and interim strategy roles at a major not-for-profit health system.Now, as CFO of the newly built Indiana Orthopedic Institute in Noblesville, Indiana, she's helping lead what we believe will be a blueprint for the future of specialty ASC care.In this episode:🏗️ The story behind IOI's build, how this world-class facility came to life🏥 A virtual tour of the space (you'll want to see this in person)💻 The tech stack driving efficiency from Ospitek, to Athena's HOP EMR to AI scribe solutions👥 How to build a team with a high "PH level", passion and happiness you can actually feel when you walk in📊 The KPIs every ASC operator needs to be watching💰 Revenue streams beyond the index procedure , the story on DME in a joint specialty setting🔩 What a great implant partnership actually looks like — and what reps should be doing right now to be ready for a world full of IOIs🚪 Patient acquisition, patient experience, and turning patients into your best marketing🔮 The future of specialty ASCs, sunshine ahead, or clouds on the horizon?....and so much more! In just 3 years, IOI has grown from 1 Surgeon to 17, and was just recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the Indianapolis area!Be ready to take notes if you're a Surgeon considering getting off the hospital bandwagon, a Rep trying to stay relevant, or a Healthcare Operator looking for a model worth studying!📍 Indiana Orthopedic Institute: https://www.indianaortho.com/📲 Follow Jennifer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fry-cpa-25391964/"Re-Operate" with Therapeutic Technologies: https://therapeutic-tech.com/Support the show

April 23, 2026Episode 101 hr 18 min

Sentinel Research, from Data to Decisions with Dr. Craig Della Valle!

Dr. Craig Della Valle shares his thoughts on the past, the present, and the future with Device Nation!Respice, Aspice, ProspiceDr. Della Valle is one of the country's leading Orthopedic Surgeons, and serves as the Aaron G. Rosenberg Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of the Section of Adult Reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center.Ministrare per scientiam We talk about hips, knees, robotic unis, infection, how to write the abstract that gets published, metal versus ceramic heads, cones, hip resurfacing (one of my favorite subjects), and so much more!So admire his "different think", his leadership at AAHKS, CCJR, sharing his prolific research around the world. Whether you're a "Latin Lover" or not, I promise you will walk away inspired!On a personal note, change is coming in our space...and fast! What's the answer for us in industry?Mutando mutamur 1/3 1/3 1/3.....Ready to tackle that 1/3 that counters what we're doing now?"By changing, We are changed" Dr. Della Valle: https://dellavalleortho.com/Support the show

March 23, 2026Episode 91 hr 2 min

It's that time again....The 2026 Device Nation National Sales Meeting!!

A National Sales Meeting is much more than just a "big company meeting", it's a strategic reset, motivational boost, and alignment tool rolled into one. Device Nation is privileged to share just that with this amazing audience courtesy of Surgeons, Reps and Industry professionals I so respect and trust answering this question: "What's the Fix in 2026?"What do we need to hold onto, grab a hold of, or let go of to find success?Perhaps adding a joint replacement nutritional supplement to your clinic, your bag, is one of those very things to grab hold of this year! Learn more at mend.me/devicenation Please let us know your thoughts and anything else we can do to support this opportunity. Thanks!Huge thank you to our A-list roster of speakers, get ready with that whiteboard!!Support the show

March 2, 2026Episode 81 hr 2 min

Triathlons, Total Joints, Getting Back in the Race with Dr. Scott Sporer!!

Device Nation serves up a hearty "blue plate special" packed with insights, inspiration, and industry wisdom with one of joint replacement's true icons: Dr. Scott Sporer of Rush University Medical Center!With over 23 years at Rush, more than 17,000 joint procedures performed, leadership in the Hip Society, Knee Society, International Hip Society, and as Secretary of the American Joint Replacement Registry, Dr. Sporer delivers a masterclass on revision surgery, infection prevention, outpatient trends, evolving knee articulations, and the future of personalized care amid healthcare's "sea change" in 2026.From his Iowa roots and biomedical engineering beginnings, sparked by a neighbor's life-changing hip replacement, to elite training at the University of Iowa, Dartmouth, and a dream fellowship under legends like Wayne Paproski, Aaron Rosenberg, Joshua Jacobs, and Richard Berger, Dr. Sporer's journey is as compelling as his clinical impact. Listeners get the inside track on game-changing research, including his seminal dilute Betadine lavage study that slashed infection rates, practical tips for revision TKA challenges, thoughts on robotics/navigation's real-world value, large-head hip strategies for stability, dual-mobility advancements, and why passion and perseverance remain the true drivers of excellence in orthopedics.Don't miss this nourishing, no-portion-control-allowed conversation!Dr. Sporer clinic: https://www.scottsporermd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_sporer_md/?hl=enMerete fusion nail: https://mereteusa.com/details/osteobridge-IKA-Knee-Arthrodesis-System/Support the show

January 14, 2026Episode 71 hr 6 min

What a Happy New Year, Duke Surgeon and AAOS President, Dr. Ned Amendola!

What an honor to begin 2026 with an inspiring conversation with Sports Medicine legend, and AAOS President Dr. Annunziato "Ned" Amendola!We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, his legacy work at Duke, AAOS, NBA shoe consultancy, mentorship, cartilage replacement, even Italian food!!What a towering figure in sports medicine and foot and ankle care at Duke University, where he serves as a distinguished professor, chief of sports medicine, and executive director of the James R. Urbaniak, MD, Sports Sciences Institute. Since joining Duke in 2015 he has served as head team physician and chief medical officer for Duke Athletics, providing exceptional care to elite athletes while advancing innovative treatments for knee and ankle injuries. Internationally renowned for pioneering arthroscopic and biologic resurfacing techniques that have transformed cartilage repair and rehabilitation, Dr. Amendola has authored over 300 peer-reviewed articles, secured numerous research grants, and earned prestigious honors such as the Excellence in Research Award, Cabaud Memorial Award, O'Donoghue Award, and the Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award. His leadership culminated in serving as President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), where he has championed excellence in musculoskeletal care and mentored countless surgeons worldwide.Beginning his journey in Canada with training at the University of Western Ontario and fellowships in sports medicine and foot and ankle surgery, he previously held key roles including director of sports medicine at the University of Iowa. His contributions have earned him additional accolades like the Achilles Award from ISAKOS, the Roger Mann and Leonard Goldner Awards from the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, and induction into the AOSSM Hall of Fame. Join us (and Skeletoni) at the next AAOS meeting: https://www.aaos.org/Clinic: https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/annunziato-ned-amendola-mdPlease support our Sponsor, Anika Therapeutics: https://anika.com/Duke World Games: https://ryortho.com/2026/01/duke-health-is-warming-up-early-and-ortho-is-leading-the-charge/Support the show

December 22, 2025Episode 61 hr 22 min

Deck The Halls with "Surgeon Santa".....Dr. Michael Karch!

What a holiday treat under the tree! Device Nation sits down for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Michael Karch, AI leader, book author, inventor, "Surgeon Santa", and so much more!We talk about his mission work around the world, one very smart drill, the Badlands 135, his work with the US Ski Team, Surgeon Avatars, 9/11, Reese's Peanut Butter cups, Sesame Street, his recent bestselling book, AI must reads, what it's like to run 58 marathons, whew.....we cover a LOT of ground in this episode (pun intended)!Clinic website: https://www.mammothortho.com/michael-karch-md.htmlMammoth Medical Missions: https://www.mammothmedicalmissions.org/mass-casualty-training48 hours in a MASH unit at Ground Zero: https://today.advancement.georgetown.edu/health-magazine/2016/karch-email/Reflections on 9/11: https://today.advancement.georgetown.edu/health-magazine/2016/reflections/The Neuron Daily https://www.theneurondaily.com/The Paradox of Progress: https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Progress-Thorns-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1544549296Badwater 135: https://www.badwater.com/Grand Rounds MD: https://grandroundsmd.com/missionSupport the show

December 5, 2025Episode 51 hr 13 min

A Family Tree That Resembles The Tree Of Andry? Dr. Anderson "Andy" Engh!!

Device Nation sits down with Dr. Anderson "Andy" Engh, of the iconic Anderson Clinic!Dr. Andy Engh represents the third generation of his family to practice at The Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic, which was founded by his grandfather in 1938. Dr. Engh is a member of The Hip Society, The Knee Society, and The International Hip Society. He is a consultant reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American edition), a Board of Orthopaedic Specialties Education Committee member, and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons as well as a previous board member there. Dr. Andy has received multiple awards, including the John Charnley Award, three Lawrence D. Dorr Awards, the AAHKS Clinical Award, the James A. Rand Award, and the OREF CCJR Award. He has published over 90 articles. He speaks nationally and internationally on topics regarding hip and knee replacement with a focus on patient outcomes and analysis of implant function.What is your identity?We explore the implications of that answer!Anderson Clinic: https://andersonclinic.com/Dr. Charlie Engh Remembrance: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10538874/DC Plane Crash: https://henney.com/airfl.htmSHAK Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/ep-14-dr-william-harris-and-dr-william-jiranek/id1765550109?i=1000705255942AML Design Rational: https://bizwan.com/_mydoc/depuy/hiptech/DPY_AML_Hip_DR_0612-70-050r1.pdfDr. Benjamin Schwartz/Reflections on Identity: https://open.substack.com/pub/thesurgeonsrecord/p/the-end-is-the-beginning-reflections?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webSupport the show

November 6, 2025Episode 448 min

"What was the coolest thing YOU saw at AAHKS?"

We presented that prompt to 30 Reps and Surgeons we so respect, here are their answers!Any of them surprise you?Overflow crowd at our 2nd annual AAHKS Rep/Surgeon Town Hall Meeting! Thank you Drs. Michael Meneghini, Cory Calendine, Brian Fuller, Paul Jacob, Michael Karch, Brown Blackwood and Eric Huebner for helping facilitate an inspiring conversation about AI, practice marketing, social media, how to sell to Surgeons and so much more!!!What was the coolest thing YOU saw??DM me with your answer, would love to hear it! https://www.linkedin.com/in/devicenation/AAHKS: https://www.aahks.orgSupport the show

October 20, 2025Episode 343 min

“Bone-afide” Brown Bag….Infections with Professor Martin McNally MD FRCSEd FRCS(Orth)!

Device Nation sits down for an inspiring conversation with THE world's preeminent authority on bone infection, Professor Martin McNally!We talk Osteomyelitis, FRI, Girdlestone Society, antibiotic stewardship, Solario, ABX delivery carriers,rowing and a product worthy of consideration for your bag, your OR….CERAMENT G!In this episode you will learn:Where we are on the DAIRWhere the word “Girdlestone” came from How antibiotic-impregnated cement can create resistanceThe concept of "Antibiotic Stewardship”Best practices to prevent intra-op and field infectionsThe genesis of CERAMENT GGuinness Stout….to chill or not to chill?……..and so much more!!Martin McNally is Honorary Consultant in Limb Reconstruction at the Oxford Bone Infection Unit in the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals and King James IV Professor at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.He has a particular interest in osteomyelitis, infected fractures and non-unions. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers, reviews and book chapters. His current research and clinical studies focus on diagnosis and treatment options together with assessment of outcomes and quality of life for infection patients. He has been a champion of multi-disciplinary working in bone infection and was lead surgeon in the Oxford Unit for 20 years. Validated protocols and treatment methods designed in Oxford are now widely used around the worldHe is Past-President of the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) and the Girdlestone Orthopaedic Society. He is a member of the EFORT Scientific and Education Committees and Co-chair of the International Fracture-related Infection (FRI) Group.Lastly, big announcement for those attending AAHKS this year…can’t wait to see you in Grapevine!Room: Dallas 6Friday, October 24th6:30-8:30 AMOVIVA Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30699315/CERAMENT G: https://www.bonesupport.com/en-eu/products/cerament-g/JBJS Paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36047024/Professor McNally Research Works: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Martin-Mcnally-2This is an orthopedic expert discussion on the use of BONESUPPORT’s product CERAMENT(R) G. Some of the uses discussed here may not be approved or cleared by FDA. The expert is independent and the content is not in any way influenced by BONESUPPORT. For complete product information, including indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and potential adverse events, see package insert.Support the show