The Augment podcast channel is comprised of AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) members who are in training or less than five years in practice. The Augment provides an in-depth and relevant discussion about timely topics within the total joint arthroplasty subspecialty and interviewing experts in the field on their experience and knowledge.
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The Augment podcast channel is comprised of AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) members who are in training or less than five years in practice. The Augment provides an in-depth and relevant discussion about timely topics within the total joint arthroplasty subspecialty and interviewing experts in the field on their experience and knowledge.
“Legends of Arthroplasty” with Past President Dr. Thomas Vail
The Augment from the AAHKS YAG
36 minutes 39 seconds
1 year ago
“Legends of Arthroplasty” with Past President Dr. Thomas Vail
In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Gold are joined by AAHKS Past President Dr. Vail to discuss how an engineering background led him to arthroplasty and arthritis research, what the future may hold for better treating and understanding osteoarthritis and osteonecrosis, the evolution of arthroplasty treatment through his career, changing institutions for the right reasons, and ways to build a thriving orthopaedic department within a larger institution. Discussion also included developing innovation in orthopaedics, small things surgeons can do to stay positive, work on self-care and to ensure the best care for patients. Dr. Vail also shared the challenges and rewards he faced during his AAHKS Presidency.
In this episode:
Jenna A. Bernstein, MD
Peter A. Gold, MD
Thomas P. Vail, MD
The Augment from the AAHKS YAG
The Augment podcast channel is comprised of AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) members who are in training or less than five years in practice. The Augment provides an in-depth and relevant discussion about timely topics within the total joint arthroplasty subspecialty and interviewing experts in the field on their experience and knowledge.
