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 wit...

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 "Antib...

What an incredible treat for the Device Nation audience today, a conversation with world-renowned Surgeon Dr. C. Lowry Barnes AND world-renowned Author, Dr. Henry Cloud! First up on deck, Dr. Henry Cloud, an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. He has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the ...

What a privilege, introducing Device Nation to bestselling Sci-Fi Author, Programmer, and Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kishore Tipirneni! The developer of "Tempida", an awesome AI-Scribe program to help Surgeons with mind-numbing EHR documentation. A great app, a great add to any Reps bag! 200 Free minutes here: https://app.tempida.com/SignUp?ref=KE8080OM The Complete Trilogy: https://www.amazon.com/New-Eden-3-book-series/dp/B08HVF54KJ Dr. Tipirneni Clinic: https://www.desertorthocenter.com/kishore...

Send us a text Episode two in a Device Nation series examining what AI is bringing our way in the operative Orthopedic space! First up on deck is Peter Verillo, CEO of Redefine Surgery: "Redefine Surgery is developing the Mentor Vision System, an AI platform that helps surgeons implant instruments and devices with speed and precision. By building the world’s richest dataset of expert surgeons, we’re enabling advanced surgical guidance and creating an AI mentor capable of delivering top ...

Send us a text Episode one in a Device Nation series examining what AI is bringing our way in the operative Orthopedic space, Grok describes our time today: "AI programmer Chance Bair and Anderson Clinic Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Murphy discuss the potential perils and pitfalls of integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare, particularly in orthopedics. They highlight AI's transformative potential, such as enhancing diagnostic accuracy and personalizing treatment plans, but...

Send us a text Truly a likeness that must be carved into Orthopedic Mt. Rushmore, Dr. Merrill Ritter. We talk about his amazing career, Dane Miller, the Biomet AGC knee, Operation Walk, AAHKS, woodworking, Dr. Larry Dorr and so much more! Kenyon College Tribute: http://bulletin-archive.kenyon.edu/x2705.html Biomet AGC Results: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3978738/ JBJS Retirement Paper: https://www.jbjs.org/reader.php?rsuite_id=635518&source=The_Journal_of_Bone_and_Joint...

Send us a text A most inspiring conversation with Orthopedic Surgeon and Rep Champion, Dr. Brian Blackwood! Dr. Blackwood practices in Boulder, Colorado and is leading the charge on social media, fighting the good fight on behalf of OR Device Reps. In this episode we talk: Robotic Joint ReplacementMedial PivotCredentialing RepscrubsHow to be a better Box-Opener......and so much more!! Dr. Brian Blackwood is Boulder's first fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement specialist, and...

Send us a text What a privilege, a conversation with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jon Minter! We talk about his work at Save a Warrior, robotic surgery, infection, 1.5 knees, his time with Dr. Larry Dorr, disasterplasties, Mad magazine....and so much more!! Dr. Minter served on active duty in the US Army during the height of the Cold War in West Germany and in particular West Berlin. He was Chief of Emergency Services and Ambulatory Patient Care for the Berlin MEDDAC. Dr. Minter also provided direc...

Send us a text Meet Dr. Mark Mofid, inventor of Sylke, the first wound dressing made of pure hypoallergenic silk fibroin. Could this really be the end of "contact dermatitis" in wound closure? In this episode you will learn: Why super glue triggers contact dermatitisThe benefits of silk fibroin for woundsWhy my Mom hates staplesWhat Ortho can learn from Plastics regarding marketingWhat happened to Michael Jackson's noseWhy the subject of Buttock augmentation is EVEN on the show!...and ...

Send us a text Device Nation sits down for a conversation with a true living legend in the reconstruction space, Robert Cohen. A must listen if you are passionate about all things metal, plastic, and digital! Mr. Cohen currently holds the position of President of Stryker’s Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies, and has worked in the medical device industry for over thirty-five years. Mr Cohen has focused on innovation that can improve patient outcomes and has managed R&D, man...

Send us a text Device Nation cracks open a few trays with a real Sultan Of Sterile Processing, Hank Balch, and guess what....Zero holes!!! We talk about the amazing journey that led him to his current role as Founder and President of "Beyond Clean" and so much more. I promise you will walk away inspired!! Hank began his career in instrument reprocessing as a frontline technician in 2009, and has served as an Instrument Database Specialist, Department Manager, and System Director for various S...

Send us a text Dr. Cynthia Emory, board certified orthopaedic oncologist, treats soft tissue sarcomas, bone sarcomas, metastatic bone disease, lymphoma and myeloma of the bone. She is a professor and the chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She also serves on the graduate faculty at Wake Forest University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. “I enjoy the challenging cases in orthopaedic oncology. No two tumors a...

Send us a text Fundamental to EVERY National Sales Meeting is casting vision, getting everyone inspired and excited for the upcoming year! Device Nation has sought out and solicited the thoughts of Reps, Surgeons and Industry Leaders to do just that, asking all this question: "2025....What's on Your Mind?" Their answers will hopefully empower, equip, and inspire you to steamroll quota in 2025, as I truly believe this will be an awesome year for Device Nation listeners!! Suppor...

Send us a text"Tis' the Season" to head up to Ontario for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde!We talk about socialized medicine, enabling tech, Kevin O'Leary of Shark Tank, hockey (of course), VR training, even Hummer EV's!! "Surround yourself with good people, and good things will happen"Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde is an Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction surgeon in Toronto, Ontario, and has a keen interest in minimally invasive Direct Anterior Approach ...

Send us a textDevice Nation sits down for a conversation with an absolute legend in our space, Dr. J. Parvisi, world-renowned orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and educator! Newly-minted Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Acibadem University in Istanbul, Dr. Parvizi brings his expertise in hip joint preservation, periprosthetic joint infection, and venous thromboembolism to his new role. A track record of over 10,000 surgical procedures, over 1,000 hip joint preservation surgeries. Dr. Pa...

Send us a textDevice Nation heads Down Under for an inspiring conversation with a real "Bonzer of a Box-Opener", Chad Everard. You do not want to miss this episode, make sure to check out the video links below!We talk about his incredible medical device rep career arc, culminating in starting his own Disasterplasty shop in Melbourne, Australia. A lot of great stuff here, we touch on:-How his experience as a male stripper would convert business-How to market in a memorable way-How...

Send us a textA conversation with Dr. Michael Meneghini, incoming President of AAHKS! We talk about the bundle (or is it a boulder?), functional alignment, enabling technology in the OR, the Dual-Pivot Knee, partnering with hospitals, ASC strategies, the porous Triathlon Knee and so much more!Indiana Joint Replacement Institute: https://injri.comLateral Pivot paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18313060/Messin' with Sasquatch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUmAETde2jUMr. Beas...

Send us a textDevice Nation is committed to bringing you BMP's (Beyond Metal and Plastic) to get you ahead of the changes this year!On this episode you will learn:-How offsite sterile processing will change everything...for everybody-Why many reps and surgeons will not be working for the same company 24 months from now-"Fresh Tracks" as a selling strategy-"Alignment' as a tactical strategy -Weird behavior exhibited by my cat Hattie and my dog Zeke...and so much more!!Instrumentum Offsite...

Send us a textDevice Nation sits down for a most inspiring conversation with Dr. James "Hutch" Huddleston, current President of AAHKS. We talk about his amazing career, his experiences lobbying on behalf of surgeons, IQR, the future of joint reconstruction, why AAHKS has been so successful, and so much more!!We then pivot to Vernon, New Jersey to visit "Action Park." This waterpark during the 1980's was considered the most dangerous amusement attraction in the US, are there ...