In this episode, Dr. Faisel Zaman joins Lauren for a conversation about medical care for the spine or other musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Zaman is a fellowship-trained, interventional spine physiatrist. He is an expert at diagnosing and treating medical conditions that cause pain and limit function. Also called physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, Dr. Zaman provides a full spectrum of care - from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation - to restore maximum health and quality of life. Dr. Zaman's goal is to safely return the injured individual, worker, or athlete, back to his or her prior level of function, productivity, or performance.

With a Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Fellowship under the tutelage of the renowned Dr. Felix H. "Buddy" Savoie, III and Dr. Larry Field at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Dr. Volpini talks about robotic surgery in sports medicine. He also speaks about the importance of physical therapy after surgery or after an injury, what a robotic total joint replacement entails, and the prep and post-op process of a patient who underwent robotic surgery.

For the second time on the Modern Orthopaedics podcast, Lauren speaks with Jeff Neumann, CEO of the North Texas Medical Research Institute (NTMRI). Dedicated to conducting research studies, both for clinical and benchwork, Jeff speaks about the importance of research at North Texas Medical Research Institute (NTMRI), why NTMRI research studies are incorporated into Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, and how NTMRI and OSD outcomes affect people.

Shannon talks with Dr. Matthew Britt. Focused on evidence-based medicine and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Britt speaks about foot health, the factors that contribute to having Charcot foot, and the role of biologics, such as stem cells, in foot or ankle surgery.

Lauren shares a conversation with Jeff Neumann. A researcher at heart, Jeff talks about what research means for clinicians, the NTMRI (North Texas Medical Research Institute) research projects, and the importance of data in research and patient care.

Shannon talks with Dr. Nilpesh Patel. Dr. Patel shares why he chose to specialize in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, the complex procedures he performs, and why office-based surgery is beneficial.

Shannon sits with Lauren Podina, CEO of Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas. Passionate about patient care and consumer experience, Lauren talks about her transition from being a physical therapist to the management side, what it is like to be the CEO of a rapidly growing medical practice, and her visions for Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas in five years.

Lauren talks with Dr. Umar Burney. Dedicated to helping patients change their lives, Dr. Burney speaks about his international mission, what inspired him to do non-profit work, and how he can help transform the American healthcare system.

In this episode, CEO Lauren Podina shares a conversation with Madison Dillow, Director of Physical Therapy at Orthopaedics Specialists of Dallas. Committed to providing a hands-on treatment approach to optimize patient outcomes, Madison talks about the difference between an occupational therapist and a physical therapist, what drew him to sports medicine-driven therapy practice, and what his TPI program is all about.

Shannon sits with Dr. John Zavala, an Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic problems, Dr. Zavala speaks about what it means to be a sports medicine doctor, how joint and knee replacements have evolved over the years, and what sets orthopedics surgery apart from other practices.

Shannon talks with Dr. Bruno Gross. Specializing in the anterior hip, robotic total and partial knee replacement, and revision hip and knee replacement, Dr. Gross talks about how robotics improves knee replacement and patient experience.

Shannon sits with Dr. Brandon Mecham. Specializing in the treatment of common to complex foot and ankle disorders, Dr. Mecham talks about what a podiatrist actually does, what causes the majority of foot problems, and why the foot requires special care.

Shannon talks to Dr. Kushal Patel, one of the orthopedic surgeons at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas. With a professional interest in sports medicine, ACL tears, cartilage repair, and preservation and reconstruction of the shoulder and knee, Dr. Patel speaks about how cartilage preservation works, what OATS (Osteoarticular Transfer System) cartilage repair surgery involves, and how he determines which type of cartilage preservation is best for a patient.