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orthohub see one do oneseason 3, episode 1: Al Getgood, the evolution of sports knee surgeryWe’re back. And we’ve missed you.After a long hiatus, the See One / Do One podcast returns with a bang—and who better to kick things off than one of the biggest names in knee surgery: Al Getgood.Recorded in 2022 but released for the first time now ( a long story), this conversation captures Al just before he made another major leap—he was at the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic in Ontario when we recorded this episode, he is now Chief of Surgery at Aspetar in Doha, Qatar.
2025-06-091h 37
The Mindset Exchange7: Beyond The Scalpel - Understanding the Surgeon's MindsetEver wondered what it takes to succeed as a surgeon beyond the technical skills?
Join host Katherine Ashmore as she chats with Orthopaedic Consultant Mr. Kash Akhtar in this week's episode. He shares his insights into the human side of being a clinician and discusses the qualities and challenges essential for thriving in the surgical field. Mr. Akhtar is a knee specialist and works at Barts Health NHS Trust, QMUL, and Cleveland Clinic London.
Key takeaways:
↪ Surgeons often feel the pressure to put on a brave face an...
2024-06-1734 minorthohub see one do oneHow to Live to 100! Your Gut is the Key To Everything: James Kinross on The MicroBiomeOn this episode of the See One Do One Podcast, we are speaking about not necessarily Orthopaedics!In this episode, we speak to the author of Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome, James Kinross.The microbiome - our inner ecosystem of viruses, bacteria and other microbes - is critically important to our health and well-being. It is given to us by our mothers at birth, adapts with us as we age, influences our moods, determines how fast we run and even who we choose as a partner. Yet it is only now, as...
2024-03-1958 minorthohub see one do oneorthohub stories LIVE: John Keating, renaissance manJoin us for this special LIVE edition of the Orthohub STORIES podcast, where we dive deep into the life and legacy of a titan in British Orthopaedics, Professor John Keating. Recorded at the annual BOTA 2023 Congress our hosts Kash Akhtar and Peter Bates, unravel the captivating four-decade-long journey of John Keating, international man of mystery...Highlights of the Episode:A Trailblazer's Tale: Discover the impressive career of John Keating, a figure who has shaped the landscape of orthopaedics in Britain. Delving into his early days in Dublin, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and V...
2024-01-2238 minorthohub see one do oneOrthohub Fireside: What the Experts Really Do in association with Conmed.Welcome to the first ever orthohub fireside chat brought to you in association with Conmed from the 20th year of the Sports Knee Surgery meeting.Enjoy this conversation between Kash Akhtar, Peter Verdonk and Al Getgood recorded live on stage in Birmingham:“what the experts really do- proven tactics for a smooth practice and avoiding pitfalls”In this light-hearted and pragmatic conversation the trio discuss different aspects of sports knee surgery (including all things meniscus, ACL, alignment and more), with a focus on keeping it real-world and practical, what they actually do....
2023-12-1926 minorthohub see one do oneseason 2, episode 4: Dr Brian T Kelly, from the operating room to the boardroomKash and Pete are back with a new episode!This time they are interviewing Dr Bryan Kelly (aka Mr Hip Arthroscopy) who is a pioneering sports medicine surgeon and also President, CEO and Surgeon-In-Chief Emeritus of the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.In this wide-ranging and fun conversation we discuss his jouney into orthopaedics, sports medicine, and shaping the emerging field of a new type of minimally invasive surgery that has transformed the landscape of orthopaedics.Bryan shares insights into the Hospital for Special Surgery's commitment to excellence, innovation, and...
2023-12-061h 41
orthohub see one do oneorthomasters: episode 4 (pelvic fractures concluded)Welcome to episode 4 of our new series of podcasts under the orthohub banner, brought to you in conjunction with the QMUL MSc in Orthopaedic Trauma Science.This episode concludes our discussion on the acute management of pelvic trauma.We break down:· everything you ever needed to know about pelvic binders· particularly, when is it safe to take a binder off· why the ABC of trauma management is wrong and CAABC is correct!· major transfusion protocols - what are they and what is actually in it
2023-08-0822 min
orthohub see one do oneorthomasters: episode 3 (demystifying pelvic fractures)Welcome to episode 3 of our new series of podcasts under the orthohub banner, brought to you in conjunction with the QMUL MSc in Orthopaedic Trauma Science.This episode focuses on the acute management of pelvic trauma.We break down:· why does pelvic trauma carry such mystique across the entirety of emergency care · the essential role of the trauma team· how much Pete loves protocols· why the ABC of trauma management is missing a key element· the key destination of the trauma call· the 5 thi...
2023-07-2422 minorthohub see one do oneseason 2, episode 3: JBJS editor Marc SwiontkowskiOn this episode, Kash and Pete are joined by Marc Swiontkowski, editor of the JBJS and legend of orthopaedics!0:00 intro5:22 Chip Routt14:20 Marc's Residency17:30 Common Operations During Residency 22:05 Problem Factors24:35 Memorable Operations26:30 JBJS48:15 Pay to Publish53:00 What do you value?56:00 Delivering Trials59:00 Predictions 1:09:50 Rehab 1:11:01 Mohit Bhandari1:13:20 Leadership 1:20:00 Mentors 1:22:00 What's Next?Dr. Swiontkowski is a professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He specialises in trauma, fractures, non-unions, malunions, children's fractures, osteomyelitis, and leg length inequality.Dr. Swiontkowski received his m...
2023-07-101h 33
orthohub see one do oneorthomasters: episode 2Welcome to episode 2 of our new series of podcasts under the orthohub banner, brought to you in conjunction with the QMUL MSc in Orthopaedic Trauma Science.This episode concludes the discussion regarding the orthoplastic management of open fractures.The "orthomasters" podcasts sit alongside our "see one / do one" and "stories" series as another offering in our goal of providing comprehensive and entertaining orthopaedic content.Our hosts are Kash Akhtar and Pete Bates, Course Directors of the online distance-learning QMUL Masters (MSc) in Orthopaedic Trauma Science.This new series of...
2023-06-1924 min
orthohub see one do oneorthomasters: episode 1Welcome to the first episode of a new series of podcasts under the orthohub banner, brought to you in conjunction with the QMUL MSc in Orthopaedic Trauma Science.This first episode covers the orthoplastic management of open fractures using the BOAST / BAPRAS guidelines to frame the discussion. Join us next week for part two where we conclude the topic.The "orthomasters" podcasts will sit alongside our "see one / do one" and "stories" series as another offering in our goal of providing comprehensive and entertaining orthopaedic content.Our hosts are...
2023-06-1224 minorthohub see one do oneseason 2, episode 2: US healthcare comes to the UKThe see one / do one podcast is back with our second episode of Season 2 – and it’s a cracker!In this episode we speak with Tommaso Falcone, outgoing CEO of Cleveland Clinic London.We navigate this intersection of two distinct healthcare systems across the Atlantic that offers a fascinating topic for discussion and exploration. This thought-provoking podcast delves into the implications, challenges, and potential benefits of US healthcare coming to the UK.By bringing together knowledgeable guests, compelling personal stories, and in-depth analysis, this podcast seeks to shed light on t...
2023-06-011h 10orthohub see one do oneseason 2, episode 1: Sanj Kakar, coming to americaIt's been a long time (we shouldn't have left you...) but the see one / do one podcast is back with Season 2 after a summer hiatus - and how!In this episode we speak with Sanj Kakar, an orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon and a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic.But Sanj has a secret, he is in fact British! Furthermore, he actually went to medical school with our very own Pete Bates and knows one or two stories about the antics of a young Master Bates in his formative years, as...
2022-10-271h 04orthohub see one do oneepisode 23: Heather Vallier - trailblazerWelcome to the latest episode of the see one / do one podcast.In this episode we speak with Heather Vallier, an orthopaedic trauma surgeon and Medical Director at MetroHealth in Cleveland, and a Professor of Orthopaedics at Case Weston Reserve University.She is a colossus of research output around orthopaedic trauma and popularised the concept of “Early Appropriate Care” - her name is mentioned in every lecture, discussion and journal club around the world when discussing the topic of orthopaedic polytrauma.Heather is the 36th President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA...
2022-04-271h 21orthohub see one do oneepisode 22: how to win friends and influence p-valuesWelcome to the latest episode of the see one / do one podcast. In this episode we talk all about research.Hold on - we know this could be a somewhat dry topic, but not when done in our unique orthohub way!Our guests are Matt Costa and Dan Perry, two TITANS of orthopaedic academia who get their message across very well, and are great value too!Matt is a Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma at the University of Oxford and has been a leading light in the rise of the pragmatic trial...
2022-03-171h 31orthohub see one do oneorthohub stories: Swee Ang Chai - orthopaedic surgeon, aid worker, activist & authorThe next in our series of ‘orthohub stories’, this time we’re with Swee Chai Ang: Orthopaedic surgeon, Aid worker, Activist and Author. She sits in the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame to boot!Swee talks about her parents and how their strength and harrowing experiences in captivity, forged the iron within her. She talks about how to make a difference to others and what it is to help people who are in need. We discuss how it was to become a female orthopaedic surgeon, back in a time when they could be count...
2022-02-021h 30orthohub see one do oneorthohub stories: Andy Williams- surgeon to the starsWelcome to the latest edition of orthohub stories, where we explore the life stories and journeys of remarkable people. In this episode we find out all about what its really like to treat elite professional athletes, celebrities and VIPs.Our distinguished guest is Andy Williams.Andy is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in the management of sporting knee injuries. He has developed a unique practice and works with many elite sports teams across English Premier League football, Premiership Rugby and more. He is also an Honorary Reader at Imperial College London wh...
2021-12-261h 28
orthohub see one do oneorthohub highlights: the latest in sports knee surgeryWelcome to our first ever outside broadcast, "orthohub on tour", brought to you with the support of our colleagues at Clockwork Medical.This roundtable discussion was filmed live at the Sports Knee Surgery meeting in Warwick as we bring you what's new and trending (and what's actually practical and sensible) in the world of sports knee.We are joined by four top-notch guests with their fingers on the pulse in Tim Spalding, Pete Thompson, Sanjay Anand and Henry Bourke.Kash is in heaven as he can finally talk about some 'PROPER
2021-11-241h 05orthohub see one do oneBONUS: 7 minutes on the future of orthopaedic traumaThe clue is in the title...
2021-11-0907 minorthohub see one do oneepisode 21: practicing surgery in South Africa - Sithombo MaqungoJoin our latest orthohub see one / do one episode with our distinguished guest Professor Sithombo Maqungo, where we find out all about practicing surgery in South Africa.Sithombo is the Head of the Orthopaedic Trauma Service at Groote Schuur Hospital and Professor at the University of Cape Town (UCT), internationally recognised for clinical excellence, research outputs, and training opportunities.As well as being the Lead for Trauma Care and Injury Prevention at UCT, Sithombo is also President of the South African Orthopaedic Trauma Society, faculty for AO South Africa & AO Europe, the founder and Chair...
2021-10-211h 22
orthohub see one do oneepisode 20: the difference between diversity, inclusion and equityJoin our new orthohub see one do / one episode on the difference between diversity, inclusion and equity with Johnson & Johnson’s Executive Board members, Hani Abouhalka and Lucy Morrisey!Discover what exactly is it - is it some passing fad that we need to be seen to doffing our cap at to tick a box, or is it something we should all be putting right at the core of what we do?Our two special guests help us explore this in our own particular way!Hani Abouhalka is the company group chairman for Jo...
2021-09-071h 11orthohub see one do oneorthohub stories: Martin GriffithsBorn in South East London to Jamaican parents, join violence reduction lead Martin Griffiths as he shares his inspiring story in our latest #orthohub #seeonedoone podcast!Our special guest for this story is Martin Griffiths, consultant trauma and vascular surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust and National Clinical Director for violence reduction for NHS England, awarded a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021.We talk about the future and what's next!In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss: - Martin’s time at m...
2021-08-041h 15orthohub see one do oneepisode 19: Paul Tornetta III - the biggest challenges to orthopaedicsJoin one of the most successful people in medicine as you have never heard him before in our latest orthohub see one / do one podcast!Our special guest for this episode is Paul Tornetta III, MD - one of most well-known and respected orthopaedic surgeons in the world (and someone we thought would be far too sensible to actually come on our podcast!)Paul is Chief and Chair, Professor and Residency Program Director in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Boston, as well as the Director of Orthopaedic Trauma for the Boston Medical Center.
2021-07-051h 39orthohub see one do oneepisode 18: how to build a million-dollar healthcare businessWe are joined in the studio by 2 special guests for this fun episode.Virtually all of us have had an idea for an app or a company at some point in our lives (and not always healthcare-related), but it very rarely goes any further- until we see someone else getting millions in investment a few years later and we are left kicking ourselves at what might have been!Well if you have ever had an idea for a product or a business, this is the podcast for you!In this episode we talk...
2021-06-151h 44orthohub see one do oneepisode 17: foster the impostor – educating surgeonsWe are joined by a special guest who is dear to us and a valued friend of orthohub, Lisa Hadfield-Law. Lisa has worked as a surgical education consultant for over 25 years and has trained over 15,000 surgeons from 68 countries within Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. During this time, she has been an official advisor to AO Trauma & AO Spine and has also been the education advisor to the British Orthopaedic Association and the Royal College of Surgeons for over a decade.Lisa has a Masters in Higher Professional Education and is a Fellow o...
2021-05-181h 15orthohub see one do oneepisode 16: Adam Starr- gunslinger, surgeon, inventor & mentorThis was a fun conversation with Dr Adam Starr, with whom Pete Bates did an orthopaedic trauma fellowship way back when!Dr Starr is the Hansjörg Wyss Distinguished Professor in Orthopaedic Trauma at UT Southwestern Medical Center and serves as Medical Director for Orthopaedic Surgery at Parkland Hospital. He specialises in treating trauma, fractures, and post-traumatic orthopaedic conditions. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss:life in Dallas vs life in Norwich we solve the JFK conspiracy (spoilers!)guns and gun safetytraining fellows and mentoring seniors trainees as they bloomwhat it's like to invent, des...
2021-04-271h 11orthohub see one do oneorthohub stories: David SelluDavid Sellu (https://www.davidsellu.com) was a respected colorectal surgeon with a record of over 40 years of outstanding medical service. He saved countless lives over 4 decades of practice, but then one patient encounter changed his life forever when a patient died under his care in February 2010. He was investigated by the GMC and then tried at the Old Bailey, where he was charged and convicted of gross negligence manslaughter in 2013.Many of the complexities of the case were not adequately explained or explored to the jury, and he was convicted by a jury with a majority...
2021-04-051h 38orthohub see one do oneepisode 15: the ABC of nerve injuriesWe are joined by Mr Tom Quick for our first ever video podcast on everything orthopaedic surgeons need to know about nerve injuries.You can listen to the audio here as usual, but you can see the video plus a little extra on our YouTube channel here!We have had some teething issues trying out this new video format and so you may hear an occasional glitch in the audio. Apologies if so, this has been fully rectified going forwards and we will fully return to the rich, golden tones you...
2021-03-221h 56orthohub see one do oneorthohub stories: Deborah EastwoodOn International Women’s day, we bring you the first episode of a new feature: orthohub stories. Pete Bates interviews Deborah Eastwood, President Elect of the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA). Deborah talks about growing up, choosing surgery and her passage to becoming one of the most influential and indeed inspirational women in British and European orthopaedics. We discuss yards of ale, how being a medical student and junior doctor has changed over the years, and how the job of being a surgical trainer has had to flex to a...
2021-03-081h 01orthohub see one do oneepisode 14: Mohit Bhandari, one of the most influential orthopaedic surgeons in the worldIt's a big one!We were privileged to have had this fun and wide-ranging conversation with Dr Mohit Bhandari.He is widely considered to be one of the most influential and respected orthopaedic surgeons in the world, a global leader in the promotion of evidence-based surgery and orthopaedic research.He is a Professor and University Scholar at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, where he has just stepped down as Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.He is the Canada Research Chair in Evidence-Based Orthopaedics, which is awarded to outstanding researchers...
2021-01-012h 05orthohub see one do oneepisode 13: shoulder instability - raiders of the lost arcaka shoulder instability for dummies.Following on from our orthohub webinar, Kash and Pete dive into the murky world of shoulder instability.Our guest is Graham Tytherleigh-Strong, described by many as a gentleman surgeon. We discuss all aspects of shoulder instability, including hypothetical situations of shoulder dislocations in ever-changing ages and genders (try and keep up!)We also get the lowdown on life in a real tank and Graham's training and career, as well as finding glaring holes in Pete's knowledge of eponymous conditions.We dissect:t...
2020-12-241h 30orthohub see one do oneepisode 12: Yelena Bogdan- do or do not, there is no tryWe celebrate achieving 10k downloads (!!) with a fantastic episode with our first ever trans-Atlantic guest, Dr Yelena Bogdan (@invictaortho), a US Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon working in New York.We talk about Yelena's story, Star Wars vs Star Trek (for which Pete did the most research he has done yet for any podcast), and the frank commercialism of baby Yoda. We discuss growing up in Russia and East Germany (Yelena, not us), before moving to the US and pursuing the American dream.Yelena tells us about Stony Brook medical school followed by navigating the challenges of...
2020-11-041h 46orthohub see one do oneepisode 11: Prof. Tim Briggs CBE, GIRFT & the future of orthopaedicsWe are back in our most dangerous adventure yet- facing off with Prof Tim Briggs!We talk about the Briggs family history, his medical and surgical training, his appointment to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and establishing the renowned Bone Tumour Unit. We discuss his time as Medical Director and his transition from orthopaedic surgeon to one of the most influential people in healthcare.This wide-ranging conversation also covers the development and principles of GIRFT (Getting It Right the First Time), what are Integrated Care Systems (ICS) and what this all means for our profession.
2020-10-091h 38orthohub see one do oneepisode 10: gnomes, tanks & elbows**not just for upper limb surgeons- just give it a listen!!!**this is quite possibly our best episode yet, from our new recording studio in the heart of Shoreditch.Bates is back with a vengeance (boy is he...) and kicks us off with one of the most disturbing stories we have ever heard.Our special guest is Lee Van Rensburg (aka @Gnomelover1970) and the title of the episode soon becomes clear.We discuss:how many Vans in elbowskilts vs dressesloving gnomes & why Graham Tytherleigh-Strong cannot be...
2020-09-181h 23orthohub see one do oneepisode 9: medical leadership (and the value of a Dutch Uncle)This is the second conversation with Mr Prim Achan, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, previous ABC Fellow and Training Programme Director for the Percivall Pott rotation.The topics covered are so universal and widely applicable that this episode will be of interest to all physicians and surgeons alike, from *all* backgrounds and specialities, as well as to *anyone* involved in managing teams. We discuss:an introduction to medical leadershipwhy leadership is a very sensitive topic in medicinethe role of the Specialist Advisory Committeethe difference between intent and impactwho in British Orthopaedics i...
2020-07-241h 06orthohub see one do oneepisode 8: choosing a mentor, choosing a fellowshipI really enjoyed this wide-ranging conversation with Mr Prim Achan, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, previous ABC Fellow and Training Programme Director for the Percivall Pott rotation.The topics covered are so universal and widely applicable that this episode will be of interest to all physicians and surgeons alike, from *all* backgrounds and specialities. We discuss:what factors are needed to build a world-class departmenthow to choose a mentorhow to give meaningful advice to menteesthe differences between a mentor vs an advisor vs a coachour personal experience of fellowships5 things that make a g...
2020-05-2641 minorthohub see one do oneepisode 7: Covid-19 & Orthopaedics - the social distancing episodeA BUMPER DOUBLE-EDITION episode to help get you through the lockdown!This unprecedented episode is brought to you by the words "covid", "tsunami", "FAME" and "unprecedented".We review the impact on Covid-19 on the management of trauma & orthopaedic patients.We talk about the changes in our day-to-day lives and the impact on our clinical practices.We review how Orthohub (www.orthohub.xyz) came about at breakneck speed, and look back over the 1st webinar. The initial plan was to provide teaching to our local trainees on the Royal London and Percivall...
2020-05-041h 02orthohub see one do oneepisode 6: resuscitation of the bleeding patient - the rise of BATESFirst the rise of Skywalker, now the rise of Bates.Pete is back to finish up with round 2 of the management of the bleeding pelvic patient.We recorded this prior to Covid-19 being on anyone's register and the biggest concerns were Brexit and Storm Dennis. Fortunately, Kash has always practiced social distancing from Pete just to be on the safe side.We talk about AO and what they do. Pete explains how AO were initially very platey and not very naily and how it developed. He then gives us his travelogue on Leeds.
2020-04-1135 minorthohub see one do oneepisode 5: international orthopaedic care - never Ghana give you upWe are lucky enough to be joined by two of our paediatric and young adult trauma & orthopaedic surgical colleagues for this episode, Claudia Maizen and Manoj Ramachandran.Chapter timings:00:00:00 intro00:01:10 paediatric orthopaedics at Barts Health00:02:05 Claudia Amazing00:03:31 Manoj Ramachandran00:06:05 the 1st time Kash met Manoj00:07:46 Manoj sneaks in a plug #orthofastfacts00:08:38 everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth00:09:21 global healthcare challenges in paediatric orthopaedics00:10:57 unique positioning of The Royal London Hospital00:12:05 Mark Paterson- the man and his legacy00:15:54 story behind the...
2020-03-1546 minorthohub see one do oneepisode 4: pelvic fractures- peaky binders (the lost tapes)We start by talking about the repercussions of doing a podcast.Pete then gives Kash closure as they discuss everything you could ever possibly want to know about binders (its not as dull as it sounds, honest).They cover (amongst some other stuff) :where does the bleeding come from in pelvic fracturesthe nursery rhyme of the human centipedehow do binders actually workhow tight is too tightshould you use a binder in a vertical shear pelvic fracturethe implications of open pelvic fractures (v v bad)the problems with binderswhen to take binders off....
2020-02-1631 minorthohub see one do oneepisode 3: the one where Pete almost diesWe catch up over our Christmases and the challenges of nut roast.Once we establish that Pete will always be late and no technology will help him, we move on to talk about the time that Pete almost died.Pete then waxes lyrical about his most favourite thing in the world (protocols), before touching on war, the pre-hospital management of trauma, clotting, transfusions and managing the clot.
2020-01-2036 minorthohub see one do oneepisode 2: the hardest operation in orthopaedicsSo here we are, episode 2!This was recorded back to back with the pilot episode and so there is some reference back to the pilot episode on distal tibial fractures. It is almost seamless, but please don't mistake us for a professional outfit...In this episode, we discuss the hardest operation in orthopaedics: removal of metalwork.Pete drops pearls of wisdom that will make all our lives immeasurably better. He's basically a 'strawberry-blonde' Mother Teresa.
2020-01-0133 min
orthohub see one do onepilot: introduction & distal tibial fracturesOur first effort so please be gentle!In this episode, we tell you a bit about ourselves, where we are based, who we are and what we do.We briefly touch on the aims of the podcast and then move on to discussing the FixDT trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29136444Pete goes off on a slight tangent and then Kash drags him back to talking about tips and tricks for distal tibial fractures. We talk about intra-articular extensions of distal fractures and how to avoid a valgus final position.
2019-12-2230 min