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AHF Podcast
Hosted by Anterior Hip Foundation · EN
The AHF Podcast features thoughtful conversations about orthopedic surgery, outcomes, and clinical decision-making, with a particular focus on hip surgery and related innovation.
Produced by the Anterior Hip Foundation, the podcast brings together surgeons, researchers, and clinical leaders to examine how evidence, experience, and real-world practice intersect. Episodes explore what the data actually shows, where assumptions break down, and how clinicians navigate uncertainty in daily practice.
This podcast is intended for orthopedic surgeons, trainees, and medically literate clinicians who value nuanced discussion, critical thinking, and honest examination of what improves patient care.
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The Team Behind the Surgeon: Efficiency Lessons From Canada
Mar 2700:52:30Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailDr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde built a same-day anterior hip program inside a Canadian public hospital — not a private surgical center. This conversation covers what it actually takes to change your approach, your team culture, and your system all at once.Sebastian trained in posterior approach at HSS and transitioned to anterior approach early in his independent career. In this episode, he talks honestly about the ego hit of relearning something you were already good at, the anxiety of operating without a safety net, and the decision to go all-in without giving himself the option to retreat. He describes surgery as choreography — a measured cadence where every team member understands the beats of the day.What makes this conversation different is the emphasis on system change. Sebastian didn't just get faster in the OR. He brought his entire team to observe high-efficiency programs run by surgeons like Charlie DeCook and Kristoff Corten, then built a hybrid Canadian model from what everyone learned. He explains how overcoming institutional inertia in a public healthcare system requires patience, proof of concept, and the ability to speak the language of administrators, nurses, and anesthesiologists — not just surgeons. Whether you are early in your career or rethinking how your OR runs, this episode offers a practical blueprint for building something better without burning out.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Introduction and guest background01:39 Why surgery is like choreography05:58 Why team rhythm matters more than surgeon speed08:03 Real constraints of a Canadian public hospital system10:37 Overcoming institutional inertia to drive change14:11 Post-fellowship growth and learning to lead system change16:27 How measuring every surgical step changes your practice18:41 Switching from posterior to anterior approach mid-career23:19 Going all-in and what it teaches you about ego26:00 Why the whole team needs to see high-efficiency surgery30:09 Mistakes surgeons make building rapid discharge programs32:04 Three non-negotiables for a high-efficiency OR36:50 Evaluating new technology when every dollar matters43:18 Career advice and the five percent growth ruleListen to the AHF Podcast on your preferred platform:Buzzsprout: https://ahfpodcast.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ahf-podcast/id1749521487Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CrGJyvRiQFTCU3FFFVvHcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ahf-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anteriorhipfoundationHomepage: https://anteriorhipfoundation.comThis podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only.The content discussed does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional judgment. Clinicians should rely on their own training, experience, and clinical decision-making when applying information from this discussion.#AnteriorHipFoundation #AHFPodcast #TotalHipReplacement #AnteriorApproach #SameDayHipReplacement #SurgicalEfficiency #RapidDischarge #ORTeamwork #HipArthroplasty #THA #SurgicalEducation #PublicHealthcare #RoboticsInSurgery #SebastianRodriguezElizalde
Transcribe →FITM: The Full Conversation with ForCast Orthopedics
Mar 2400:46:10Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis is a deep-dive extended interview with the team behind ForCast Orthopedics — a company working to change how periprosthetic joint infection is treated. It's for orthopedic surgeons, arthroplasty specialists, and anyone interested in how a clinical idea becomes a medical device company.The conversation brings together Dr. Jared Foran (CSO and co-founder), Dr. Leo Whiteside (the surgeon whose intraarticular infusion technique underlies the product), and Peter Noymer (CEO). Together they trace the origin of the idea from residency-era frustration with antibiotic elution curves, through multiple failed prototypes, to the current catheter-based system designed to make Whiteside's technique practical and scalable.The discussion covers the pharmacokinetic rationale for intraarticular infusion, the clinical and economic case for tackling PJI more aggressively, the regulatory strategy including Orphan Drug and QIDP designations, what it takes to pitch early-stage med tech to investors, and what ForCast's scientific advisory board actually does for product strategy. If you're curious about what a surgeon-founded company looks like from the inside — the pivots, the regulatory burden, the reimbursement complexity, and the moment the team knew the idea was worth building — this is the conversation.Learn more about ForCast Orthopedics: https://forcastortho.com⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Introductions01:44 The clinical origin of the idea02:57 Why intraarticular infusion works: the pharmacokinetic argument06:00 What ForCast brought to Leo's technique07:34 Peter's personal and professional motivation08:46 The emotional spark that drove Jared to pursue it10:35 Early questions and challenges developing the technique13:30 Success rates and the evidence base14:41 From good idea to viable company: the business case16:49 Surprising early prototype results and what they revealed19:15 Common mistakes new innovators make20:00 How to approach investors before clinical proof exists22:06 Orphan Drug and QIDP designations explained25:21 FDA endpoints and what has to be proven26:08 Balancing regulatory requirements with clinical reality27:03 How the scientific advisory board shapes product strategy28:53 What makes surgeons trust or resist a new technology30:43 Feedback from early adopters33:05 The kit that surgeons have been waiting for33:25 The biggest barrier to hospital adoption35:20 What true success looks like for ForCast37:20 Timeline for widespread adoption37:48 The hardest part of the journey38:18 What "from idea to market" means after living it39:14 Advice for the surgeon with an idea on a napkin41:07 What has been most fulfilling43:20 Closing thoughtsListen to the AHF Podcast on your preferred platform:Buzzsprout: https://ahfpodcast.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ahf-podcast/id1749521487Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CrGJyvRiQFTCU3FFFVvHcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ahf-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anteriorhipfoundationHomepage: https://anteriorhipfoundation.comThis podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The content discussed does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional judgment. Clinicians should rely on their own training, experience, and clinical decision-making when applying information from this discussion.#AnteriorHipFoundation #AHFPodcast #ForCastOrthopedics #PeriprostheticJointInfection #PJI #IntraArticularInfusion #MedicalDeviceInnovation #OrthopedicInfection #TotalHipArthroplasty #TotalKneeArthroplasty #ArthroplastyInfection #MedTechStartup #OrphanDrug
Transcribe →Interview: Atul F. Kamath, MD
Oct 11, 2024Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAHF Podcast Interview: Atul F. Kamath, MDIn this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Dr. Joseph M. Schwab interviews Dr. Atul F. Kamath, a professor of orthopedic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. They discuss Dr. Kamath's extensive background, his journey in orthopedics, his involvement with the Anterior Hip Foundation, and his new role as the Treasurer for the organization. Dr. Kamath shares his insights on hip preservation, the evolution of hip surgery, and the importance of industry partnerships.
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