Medical Device Reps Podcast: Dr. William Kurtz

Device Nation heads to Music City for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Will Kurtz!   We talk about his patents, branding, social media, and what can help make surgeons successful in todays environment….and (a first for the show) we talk to one of his reps, Zach!

Dr. William B. Kurtz is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and kneereplacements.  Dr. Kurtz holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Rice University and graduated medical school from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas with Alpha Omega Alpha honors distinction. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, followed by a subspecialty fellowship in adult reconstructive joint surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. He is now currently on the medical staff at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital, Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery, and Centennial Medical Center.

Dr. Kurtz currently serves as the President of the TOA board, as the Chief of Orthopedics at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, on the surgical advisor board for both the custom Conformis knee and hip replacements, and on the OrthoForum board. He has developed both knee and hip replacement implants and holds over 14 patents. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the Tennessee Orthopedic Society, and the Vanderbilt Orthopedic Society. He has continued involvement in scientific research throughout his career. He published his study on the effects of bony impingement on range of motion in total hip arthroplasty in 2009 and his patented leg length study in 2011. He is currently involved in a 10-year prospective custom knee and hip replacement study and has completed two studies with Dr. Richard Komistek analyzing the kinematics of custom knee replacements, which were published in Journal of Arthroplasty in 2017.

Clinic Site: https://toa.com 

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Medical Device Podcast: Dr. Adolph Lombardi

A conversation with former President of the Knee Society and Hip Society, Deputy Director of CCJR, Founder of Operation Walk USA  Dr. Adolph Lombardi!  We talk about his pioneering work as a patented implant design surgeon, JIS, ASC's, his biggest automobile regret, and the SUITS!!!

Dr. Lombardi is the president of JIS Orthopaedics, formerly known as Joint Implant Surgeons, a medical practice he first joined in 1987.   He pursued two fellowships in reconstruction of the hip and knee—one with Thomas H. Mallory, MD at Joint Implant Surgeons and the other with Gerard A. Engh, MD at the National Hospital for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation and Anderson Orthopaedic Institute.

Dr. Lombardi had a vision for a physician-owned musculoskeletal specialty hospital, which spurred the development of New Albany Surgical Hospital in 2003, and acquired by Mount Carmel Health Systems by 2007. In 2013 he and his partners opened ambulatory surgery centers White Fence Surgical Suites and Southeastern Ohio Surgical Suites, where they have performed over 10,000 outpatient arthroplasties. 

He designed the Maxim and the Vanguard Knee Systems, the AVL Anti-Subluxation Rotating Hinge Knee, the Max-Ti Reconstruction Acetabular Cage System, the Taperloc Complete Hip System, and the Signature System in which patient-specific custom guides for performing arthroplasty are generated from preoperative imaging studies. Lombardi has been a clinical investigator for several FDA clinical trials and holds multiple patents related to instrumentation and implants.

Clinic Site: https://www.jointimplantsurgeons.com/physicians/dr-adolph-lombardi-jr

Why is the Prevena rep making a sale that should be YOURS??
https://www.genadyne.com/products/uno

Networking…what should you be doing these days?  The same as last year but with just more “zing” and “pep”?

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Medical Device Podcast: Dr. Mark Frankle

A conversation with  President -Elect of the Society of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, the CEO of COR, the Liege of Lateralization, Dr. Mark Frankle!  We talk about his pioneering work as an implant design surgeon, an amazing story you don't want to miss.

Dr. Frankle has been with Florida Orthopaedic Institute since 1991 and received his fellowship training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.  He  has authored more than two hundred articles in professional journals, maintains ongoing research projects and has presented his findings at various professional conferences. He also has been serving as a reviewer of the Journal of Orthopaedic Research.

He is the director of the Biomechanical Shoulder and Elbow Research Lab at the University of South Florida College of Engineering. He is also the director of the Shoulder and Elbow fellowship program, a collaborative effort between Florida Orthopaedic Institute and the Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education. He received the prestigious Charles S. Neer award for Basic Science from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Visit Dr. Frankle: Marc.Olarsch@djoglobal.com

Clinic Site: https://www.floridaortho.com/physicians/mark-a-frankle-m-d/

A bank owned by Orthopaedic Surgeons, FOR Orthopaedic Surgeons?
Physicians First Bank: https://www.physiciansfirstbank.com/

Social Media…what to do these days?  Device Nation offers a simple strategy to help build YOUR brand,

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Medical Device Podcast: Dr. Michael Ast

A conversation with HSS Orthopedic Surgeon and Chief Medical Innovation Officer, Dr. Michael Ast!  We talk about the Foundation for Physician Advancement, the Business of Medicine, Stark Laws, gymnastics!!

In December, HSS announced the appointment of Dr. Ast as the new Vice Chair of the HSS Innovation Institute and Chief Medical Innovation Officer. Dr. Ast, an assistant attending surgeon on the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, has extensive experience in value-based care implementation, advanced technology for surgical training and data integration and analytics. In his new role, Dr. Ast is working closely with members of the Innovation Institute team to support viable new offerings that can improve clinical outcomes, enhance the patient experience or lower the cost of care delivery in a meaningful way.

Clinic: Michael P. Ast, MD – Hip and Knee Replacement | HSS
Foundation for Physician Advancement: Home – Foundation for Physician Advancement (buildingasuccessfulpractice.org)
HSS Innovation Center: Innovating to the Most Challenging Cases (hss.edu)
HSS Innovation Team: HSS Innovation Team

Is our reaction to the USS Business of Medicine that of an Undertaker, a Caretaker, or an Overtaker?  A product that might be a valuable addition to your bag as an Overtaker:

Website: Induce Biologics

Contact: nick@induce-surgical.com

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Medical Device Podcast: Dr. David Helfet

A conversation with AO/ASIF HSS Trauma Icon, Dr. David Helfet!  We talk about the formation of AO, his experience with Synthes, pelvic fractures, OTA, and golf!!!!   

Dr. Helfet is the Past President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and has been extensively involved nationally and internationally on boards and courses dealing with trauma. Dr. Helfet is annually ranked as one of New York Magazine’s “Best Doctors in New York” and Castle-Connolly’s “America’s Top Doctors.” Dr. Helfet has published extensively on orthopedic trauma topics including numerous articles and book chapters.

NY Fracture: https://nyfracture.com
HSS Clinic Site: https://www.hss.edu/physicians_helfet-david.asp
My Medical Images: https://mymedicalimages.com

There is a big ship on the radar…the USS Business of Medicine!!  Can we avoid getting hit by it? 

How to Avoid Huge Ships: https://www.amazon.com/Avoid-Huge-Ships-John-Trimmer/dp/0870334336/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BGKBPTMEUZSA&keywords=avoid+huge+ships&qid=1643592326&sprefix=avoid+huge+ships%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

Is our reaction to this ship that of an undertaker, a caretaker, or an OVERTAKER??

QR Code to my Cervical Spine MRI…What do YOU think??
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Medical Device Podcast: Dr. Don Buford

Device Nation goes “around the horn” with Linkedin luminary, former Baltimore Orioles second baseman and Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Don Buford ! A real “circus catch” of a conversation, you will learn about:

-The metric that can't be measured in baseball
-“Q” codes
-Injectable amniotic fluid
-BMAC versus PRP
-Ultrasound tech in a clinic setting

Texas Orthobiologics: https://www.orthobiotexas.com
MSK Ultrasound Courses: https://orthosono.com
Follow Dr. Buford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donbufordmd/

We expand on  our “Deep and Wide” series talking with social media influencer and friend of Device Nation, Johnny Caffaro…. Hear his thoughts on what it means to be 'D.E.E.P.'!

Follow Johnny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-caffaro/
Caffaro Shoes: https://caffaroshoes.com/?

Lastly, we talk about 'WIDE' with thoughts on the new Brasseler EZX system, check it out!

https://brasselerusamedical.com/products/ezx-acetabular-cup-removal-system/

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