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June 3, 202610 min

The 2025 AAHKS Clinical Research Award Winner

At the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our hosts William B. Kurtz, MD and Matthew W. Bullock, DO sat with Matthew S. Hepinstall, MD, FAAOS and Kyle L. McCormick, MD, the 2025 Clinical Research Award winners to discuss their study “Maximizing Bearing Diameter Markedly Lowers Dislocations in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty” that was presented at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. Prevention of dislocation is a topic of interest for Drs. Hepinstall and McCormick which is what prompted this study that consisted of over 8,000 patients who underwent fixed-bearing THA. Because modern polyethylene allows larger bearings in fixed-bearing THA, stability benefits of fully maximizing bearing diameter (e.g. 36-mm in 48/50-mm cups) are not well established. Drs. Hepinstall and McCormick discussed on the podcast the number of dislocations in the study with patients with maximized bearing diameters and how certain variables such as age, sex and body-mass index help to protect against dislocation. For more on how fully maximizing bearing diameter reduced dislocation odds in primary fixed-bearing THA, listen to the full podcast. Don’t forget to subscribe and thanks for listening to AAHKS Amplified!   In This Episode:Matthew W. Bullock, DO Matthew S. Hepinstall, MD, FAAOSWilliam B. Kurtz, MDKyle L. McCormick, MD The post The 2025 AAHKS Clinical Research Award Winner first appeared on AAHKS.

May 21, 202611 min

2025 Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award Winner

At the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our hosts William B. Kurtz, MD and Pier Francesco Indelli, MD, PhD had the opportunity to sit with Charles Gusho, MD and Wayne T. Hoskins, FRACS, PhD, the winners of AAHKS’ 2025 Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award to discuss their study on “What Is the Ideal Technique and Construct in Aseptic Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty?” Drs. Gusho and Hoskins’ main objective was to explore the various techniques, constructs and fixation strategies for a revision TKA (RTKA). This study assessed re-revision outcomes based on what components were revised, implant choice and construct fixation. Ultimately, they discovered superior results occured when there was a complete revision – when femur and tibia components were removed, new femur and tibias were put in with stems and the use of a cone or sleeve on the tibia or femur. Listen to the full episode for more on how Drs. Gusho and Hoskins conducted this national registery-based retrospective cohort study and the results they discovered. Be sure to subscribe and thanks for listening to AAHKS Amplified!   In This Episode:Charles Gusho, MDWayne T. Hoskins, FRACS, PhDPier Francesco Indelli, MD, PhDWilliam B. Kurtz, MD The post 2025 Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award Winner first appeared on AAHKS.

April 23, 202621 min

Operative Approaches to Knee Replacement

In this very special episode of AAHKS Amplified, we have members from the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee join us to discuss operative approaches to knee replacement. Our host David G. Deckey, MD curated a wonderful conversation with Cody C. Green, MD, Andrew Scott Murtha, MD and Charlie Yoo, MD around the various ways surgeons can get to the joint itself and depending on the approach taken, this may or may not dictate what the first few weeks of recovery looks like for the patient. So, in this episode, listeners will learn to identify “surgical jargon” so that a more informed conversation can be had between surgeon and patient. They also talk in great detail about the medial parapatellar approach which happens to be the most common approach to knee replacement surgery. If you are someone you know is considering a knee replacement, this is a podcast you don’t want to miss. Be sure to subscribe and thanks for listening to AAHKS Amplified!   In This Episode:David G. Deckey, MDCody C. Green, MD, Andrew Scott Murtha, MD Charlie Yoo, MD The post Operative Approaches to Knee Replacement first appeared on AAHKS.

April 8, 20267 min

The 2025 James A. Rand, MD Young Investigator’s Award Goes to Presentation on “Nickel Free” vs. Standard Cobalt-Chrome

At the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our host William B. Kurtz, MD had the great opportunity to sit with Michael E. Neufeld, MD, MSc, FRCSC whose study Synovial Metal Ions in “Nickel Free” vs. Standard Cobalt-Chrome Containing Total Knee Replacement won the James A. Rand, MD Young Investigator’s Award. It was a case-controlled study, consisting of 22 patients with metal allergies and 19 controls with patients that underwent standard knee replacement with cobalt-chrome containing knees. What made this study so fascinating is that implants are hypoallergenic, containing no nickel in them, however Dr. Neufeld’s study found that nickel content in the hypoallergenic knee was four times higher than the standard cobalt-knee. So, our host and Dr. Neufeld discuss all possible explanations for why in this study implants had higher nickel in the synovial fluid. Listen and learn what their hypothesizes were for this. Be sure to subscribe and thanks for listening to AAHKS Amplified!   In This Episode:William B. Kurtz, MDMichael E. Neufeld, MD, MSc, FRCSC The post The 2025 James A. Rand, MD Young Investigator’s Award Goes to Presentation on “Nickel Free” vs. Standard Cobalt-Chrome first appeared on AAHKS.

March 17, 202625 min

Advocacy Discussion with AAHKS Presidential Award Winner

Our host, Thomas G. Myers, MD had the opportunity to sit with the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting Presidential Award winner Adam J. Rana, MD to discuss advocacy and health policy. Dr. Rana began the podcast by thanking Richard Iorio, MD AAHKS’ 2001 President for introducing him to health policy in 2012 as a resident. He quickly learned the economics surrounding hip and knee arthroplasty like implant costs and the importance of preserving the profession of arthroplasty for current surgeons, future surgeons and keeping access to care available for all patients. Dr. Rana’s passion for health policy only grew during his two-year period as a member of the AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship. He recalls his two-year time in the AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship as a very formative period for him, having the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. to meet with congressional members. Dr. Myers ask Dr. Rana his thoughts on the BIG CUT that may be coming and why it’s happening. Dr. Rana shares that payment reform, value-based care and prior authorization are the three leading concerns of arthroplasty surgeons right now. Learn why and what his thoughts are concerning each topic. This is a recording you don’t want to miss. Be sure to subscribe and thanks for listening to AAHKS Amplified! In This Episode:Thomas G. Myers, MDAdam J. Rana, MD The post Advocacy Discussion with AAHKS Presidential Award Winner first appeared on AAHKS.

February 11, 20267 min

Synovial Metal Ions in Nickel Free vs. Standard Cobalt-Chrome Containing Total Knee Replacement

Last year at the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our host William B. Kurtz, MD spoke with the James A. Rand, MD, Young Investigator’s Award recipient Michael E. Neufeld, MD, MSc, FRCSC about his study on Synovial Metal Ions in “Nickel Free” vs. Standard Cobalt-Chrome Containing Total Knee Replacement. Dr. Neufeld shared that the aim of his study was to compare intraarticular synovial fluid levels of metal ions in patients who underwent cemented primary TKA with a hypoallergenic implant vs. a matched cohort of standard cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) containing implants at a minimum two-year follow-up. A case-controlled study was conducted using prospectively collected data from a single institution – 22 cases and 19 controls. Interestingly, the study uncovered that patients with hypoallergenic implants had intraarticular synovial Ni ion levels 3.6 times higher vs. standard implant controls, contesting the use of this hypoallergenic implant for Ni allergy/hypersensitivity. Listen to the full discussion and make sure you click subscribe! Thanks for listening to AAHKS Amplified!   In This Episode: William B. Kurtz, MD Michael E. Neufeld, MD, MSc, FRCSC The post Synovial Metal Ions in Nickel Free vs. Standard Cobalt-Chrome Containing Total Knee Replacement first appeared on AAHKS.

January 22, 202610 min

Stryker’s Award-Winning Product Mako SmartRobotics

At the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, our host Craig R. Mahoney, MD had the opportunity to sit with Vice President of Marketing Lauren Venekas and discuss Stryker’s award-winning product Mako SmartRobotics. The advancements made to the Mako SmartRobotics won Stryker the 2025 Industry Innovation Award. An award that’s truly deserved because Stryker is revolutionizing robotic hip replacements from primary to revision. The expanded application is the first-to-market robotically enabled revision hip solution in a single application. Lauren explains how Mako Total Hip now serves primary, complex primary and revision indications with advanced planning features like screw and augment planning, plus stem planning, and is now compatible with Stryker’s revision hip products, including Restoration Modular. We think you’ll enjoy this podcast and learning about the journey of the Mako SmartRobotics. Enjoy, and thanks for listening to AAHKS Amplified!   In This Episode: Craig R. Mahoney, MD Lauren Venekas The post Stryker’s Award-Winning Product Mako SmartRobotics first appeared on AAHKS.

January 21, 202622 min

SYLKE’s Award-Winning Skin Closure

In this very special episode of AAHKS Amplified, we introduce to you AAHKS’ 2025 Industry Innovation Award winner SYLKE and their product SYLKE Skin Closure. Our host Cory L. Calendine, MD had the pleasure of discussing the product with the creators themselves M. Mark Mofid, MD and Becca Badowski-Platz. SYLKE Skin Closure is a topical skin closure dressing that could be used on clean incisions or simple lacerations, offering a comfortable, flexible, and breathable solution that effectively helps secure wound edge approximation for optimal patient outcomes. SYLKE Skin Closure is a naturally sourced product that supports the body’s natural healing process. Dr. Mofid also discuss how SYLKE Skin Closure has helped a great deal with efficiency, workflow and overall closure quality. You don’t want to miss this episode. Enjoy, and thanks for listening to AAHKS Amplified! In This Episode: Cory L. Calendine, MD M. Mark Mofid, MD Becca Badowski-Platz The post SYLKE’s Award-Winning Skin Closure first appeared on AAHKS.

September 29, 202520 min

Losing Weight, Preparing for Surgery

In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Cody C. Green, MD and Charlie Yoo, DO, MS, sat with licensed dietitian Kate Tribble to discuss: – why being overweight affects joint replacement – how nutrition plays a role in it – what patients can do before and after surgery to feel better Kate’s first visit with patients typically takes about 60-minutes to complete. During this hour, Kate begins with history gathering – learning about more than their nutrition but their physical activity, stress and sleep to get a full understanding of their overall wellness. The goal is for them to lose weight to reduce any complications during their procedure. Dr. Green also speaks about the correlation between infection and obese patients. Are you in need of a joint replacement and overweight? If so, you don’t want to miss this recording. Our dietitian and surgeons share some very insightful information that can help as you begin your journey to having a joint replacement. Enjoy, and thanks for listening to AAHKS Amplified!   In This Episode: Cody C. Green, MD Kate Tribble (licensed dietitian) Charlie Yoo, DO, MS The post Losing Weight, Preparing for Surgery first appeared on AAHKS.

September 10, 202515 min

Medications – How it Can Affect Your Surgery

In this episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Orry Erez, MD and Arjun Saxena, MD, MBA were joined by Gary Schwartz, MD to discuss medications and how it can affect your surgery. They discussed how important it is to be open and honest with your doctors about any medications you are taking. What you are taking can really affect the outcome of your surgery. Before starting or stopping any medications, you should also speak with your surgeon. One particular medication that our moderator and his guests spent a great deal of time discussing was the GLP Analogues also known as Ozempic – typically used to attain a desired weight before surgery. What patients may not know is GLP Analogues have an effect on anesthesia. So, again, it’s very important to be very transparent with drug usage to ensure an effective procedure. Enjoy, and thanks for listening to AAHKS Amplified!   In This Episode: Orry Erez, MD Arjun Saxena, MD, MBA Gary Schwartz, MD The post Medications – How it Can Affect Your Surgery first appeared on AAHKS.