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On this episode of the See One Do One Podcast, we are speaking about not necessarily Orthopaedics!

In this episode, we speak to the author of Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome, James Kinross.

The microbiome - our inner ecosystem of viruses, bacteria and other microbes - is critically important to our health and well-being. It is given to us by our mothers at birth, adapts with us as we age, influences our moods, determines how fast we run and even who we choose as a partner. Yet it is only now, as we are beginning to discover the microbiome's enormous potential, that we are realising it is in grave danger, being irrevocably destroyed through the globalisation of our diets, the war on bugs and the industrialised world.

Join Kash and Pete as they pick James' brain on the microbiome and how everyday actions are affecting our health in ways we never would think!

Join us for this special LIVE edition of the Orthohub STORIES podcast, where we dive deep into the life and legacy of a titan in British Orthopaedics, Professor John Keating. 

Recorded at the annual BOTA 2023 Congress our hosts Kash Akhtar and Peter Bates, unravel the captivating four-decade-long journey of John Keating, international man of mystery...

Highlights of the Episode:

1. A Trailblazer's Tale: Discover the impressive career of John Keating, a figure who has shaped the landscape of orthopaedics in Britain. Delving into his early days in Dublin, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Vancouver (and briefly even in London it transpires!) , we explore the origins of his illustrious career.
2. Behind the Surgical Mask: Get an insider’s look into the Edinburgh Trauma Unit, at the time a revolutionary concept in specialised trauma care. Understand the challenges and triumphs faced in setting up such an innovative unit.
3. Evolving Art of Knee Surgery: John sheds light on the evolution of knee surgery over the years, discussing new techniques, his approach to the ever-changing landscape of orthopaedic surgery, and sharing his own personal preferences and techniques in the operating room.
4. Reflections and Revelations: From discussing operations he misses to those he's glad are in the past, John provides a unique glimpse into his surgical repertoire and preferences.
5. Wisdom for the Future: In a candid segment, John offers invaluable advice for upcoming surgeons and reflects on how training and practice have evolved over the years, providing a rare perspective that only decades of experience can offer.
6. The Unseen Side: Known for his directness and academic rigour, John's colleagues share personal anecdotes, revealing the multifaceted personality of this respected surgeon.

Why You Should NOT Miss This Episode:

Whether you’re a budding medical professional, an experienced surgeon, or simply a curious mind, this episode is a goldmine of insights, humour, and heartfelt stories. It's not just about the evolution of orthopaedic surgery; it’s about the journey of a man who has dedicated his life to advancing the field and impacting countless lives.

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It's been a long time  (we shouldn't have left you...)  but the see one / do one podcast is back with Season 2 after a summer hiatus - and how!

In this episode we speak with Sanj Kakar, an orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon and a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic.

But Sanj has a secret, he is in fact British! 

Furthermore, he actually went to medical school with our very own Pete Bates and knows one or two stories about the antics of a young Master Bates in his formative years, as we discover!

In this wide-ranging and fun conversation we cover many different aspects of Sanj’s life and career including:

• growing up in West London
• medical school and early years surgical training in London
• how he ended up going to the US initially 
• and the decision to stay there for residency training and beyond
• why he chose Boston
• highlights from his time as an ABC Fellow and returning to London
• how he survived the endurance test that is the ABC Fellowship
• the logistics and challenges of "The Match"
• how he ended up at the Mayo Clinic
• and the Mayo secret sauce
• Kash's experiences of visiting Mayo as a Winston Churchill Fellow
• why the USA is the land of opportunity
• but not all that glitters is gold
• life in the USA for a Brit
• key mentors and people in his journey
• his plans for the future
• and much more!

Welcome to the latest episode of the see one / do one podcast.

In this episode we speak with Heather Vallier, an orthopaedic trauma surgeon and Medical Director at MetroHealth in Cleveland, and a Professor of Orthopaedics at Case Weston Reserve University.

She is a colossus of research output around orthopaedic trauma and popularised the concept of “Early Appropriate Care” - her name is mentioned in every lecture, discussion and journal club around the world when discussing the topic of orthopaedic polytrauma.

Heather is the 36th President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), and the first ever female president.

She is also one of Pete’s orthopaedic heroes, as he reveals!

In this wide-ranging and fun conversation we cover many different aspects of Heather’s life and career including:

• how to pronounce her surname properly!
• her time at medical school and how she chose orthopaedics as a career
• how she ended up in orthopaedic trauma and the support / challenges she encountered
• residency training and fellowship
• how she thrived as a woman in a traditionally male-orientated specialty
• the value of allies and mentorship and key mentors in her own journey
• having children as a medical student and intern
• and how she balances work and home-life
• some background on how “early appropriate care” came to be
• how it defines a proportion of her career
• and where the future lies in the field of orthopaedic polytrauma
• the difference between self-efficacy and recidivism
• recovery after trauma and breaking the cycle of trauma and repeated harm
• violence prevention and key initiatives she is involved with
• her relationship with the OTA and becoming President
• will there ever be a national US trauma system and registry and where the challenges lie
• and why Kash has to go to the next OTA meeting...
• her time as fitness instructor
• and much more!

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Welcome to the latest episode of the see one / do one podcast. In this episode we talk all about research.

Hold on - we know this could be a somewhat dry topic, but not when done in our unique orthohub way!

Our guests are Matt Costa and Dan Perry, two TITANS of orthopaedic academia who get their message across very well, and are great value too!

Matt is a Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma at the University of Oxford and has been a leading light in the rise of the pragmatic trial - research done in the real world that directly impacts our daily work and how we actually treat patients.

Dan is an NIHR Professor of Children's Surgery and Emergency Care and leads global randomised clinical trials in paediatric orthopaedic surgery and paediatric acute care. He is also a current ABC Fellow. Dan's research focuses on epidemiology and effectiveness research. He has an interest in 'big data' and clinical trials of orthopaedic interventions.

In this wide-ranging and fun conversation we cover many different topics including:

• their very different journeys into research and the world of academia
• the problem with pragmatic trials, and why they have upset some of the orthopaedic community
• the ying and yang between academics in their "ivory towers" vs everyone else in the "real world"
• the challenges with multi-centre / international collaborations
• does being good at academia impact how good you are at operating
• how juniors undertaking research can avoid being taken for a ride
• how do we stop poor quality research
• are journals a scam
• the future of research and impact
• and much more!

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The next in our series of ‘orthohub stories’, this time we’re with Swee Chai Ang: Orthopaedic surgeon, Aid worker, Activist and Author. She sits in the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame to boot!

Swee talks about her parents and how their strength and harrowing experiences in captivity, forged the iron within her. She talks about how to make a difference to others and what it is to help people who are in need.

We discuss how it was to become a female orthopaedic surgeon, back in a time when they could be counted on one hand.

She describes the unique love story with her husband Francis, a relationship that was punctuated by periods of time in prison, undergoing interrogation and fleeing Singapore to the UK as refugees. 

We hear about her journey to Beirut, why she went and some of the horrors of war that she encountered.

The story is humbling and, in places, very sad yet absolutely compelling to hear. She speaks very candidly about how different faiths can work together to find common ground.

We end on a hopeful note, discussing what it might take to find peace in a region where memories of conflict and hostility are culturally engrained.

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Welcome to the latest edition of orthohub stories, where we explore the life stories and journeys of remarkable people.  

In this episode we find out all about what its really like to treat elite professional athletes, celebrities and VIPs.

Our distinguished guest is Andy Williams.

Andy is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in the management of sporting knee injuries. He has developed a unique practice and works with many elite sports teams across English Premier League football, Premiership Rugby and more.  

He is also an Honorary Reader at Imperial College London where he undertakes research into knee injuries. Andy has published over 150 scientific articles and lectures internationally on knee surgery. He is a member of the prestigious ACL Study Group, the Herodicus Society and was lead editor for the 39th edition of Gray's Anatomy.

In this wide-ranging conversation we cover many different aspects of his life and career including:

• his childhood and how medicine was not even considered an option growing up
• and how being a builder was his fall-back option
• his initial plans to become a GP (family doctor) and how he ended up in orthopaedic surgery instead
• overcoming impostor syndrome
• how he got into sports knee injuries and treating professional sportspeople
• the pressures and challenges (and joys!) of treating this special group of individuals
• managing stress and complications 
• how he handles pressure and coping mechanisms
• the value of pre-operative planning and the power of visualisation
• how do athletes differ from your non-elite athlete patients
• ethical dilemmas in managing professional athletes
• why physiotherapy / physical therapy and rehab is the magic ingredient
• why he commits so much time to research, teaching and lecturing
• key mentors who have directly and indirectly shaped his life and career
• and poor behaviours he has seen within the medical profession
• his work ethic and attention to detail
• the impact on his family of his work and career
• and what one thing would he change if he could do it all again

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Welcome to our first ever outside broadcast, "orthohub on tour", brought to you with the support of our colleagues at Clockwork Medical.

This roundtable discussion was filmed live at the Sports Knee Surgery meeting in Warwick as we bring you what's new and trending (and what's actually practical and sensible) in the world of sports knee.

We are joined by four top-notch guests with their fingers on the pulse in Tim Spalding, Pete Thompson, Sanjay Anand and Henry Bourke.

Kash is in heaven as he can finally talk about some 'PROPER' orthopaedics!

He and the other speakers discuss the latest techniques and evidence arising, but let's face it- what we really want to know is how applicable is this all really  to our daily practices, and what it is that they actually  do.

Join us for lots of practical tips and tricks, learn about any changes the guests may make to their practices based on what they heard, and find out what things they definitely will not  be adopting!

Topics discussed include:

• the latest in graft choices for ACL reconstruction
• tips and tricks for harvesting and implanting BTB grafts
• fixation options for lateral tenodesis, and how much rotatory control does it actually give you?
• patella stabilisation, MPFL reconstruction and trochleoplasty
• the evolution of tibial osteotomy
• what to actually (really) inject for early knee OA
• the role of biologics and what is the role (if any) for PRP
• managing cartilage defects
• cell based treatments vs osteochondral allografts
• the challenge of allograft supply and working with tissue banks
• meniscal repair and how to perform MCL release to obtain full access to the posterior horn and not damage cartilage
• how best to manage meniscal root tears

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The clue is in the title...

Join our latest orthohub see one / do one episode with our distinguished guest Professor Sithombo Maqungo, where we find out all about practicing surgery in South Africa.

Sithombo is the Head of the Orthopaedic Trauma Service at Groote Schuur Hospital and Professor at the University of Cape Town (UCT), internationally recognised for clinical excellence, research outputs, and training opportunities.

As well as being the Lead for Trauma Care and Injury Prevention at UCT, Sithombo is also President of the South African Orthopaedic Trauma Society, faculty for AO South Africa & AO Europe, the founder and Chair of Cape Town International Trauma Conference. He was previously an AO Gordon Siboto travelling fellow and has also recently been made an ABC Fellow.

His charity work includes advocating for a "Gun-free South Africa" and child safety.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover many different aspects of his life and career including:

• how playing tennis (and his friend's hi-fi system) was instrumental in his becoming a doctor
• his experiences of being a medical student as APARTHEID ended and Nelson Mandela became president
• what was surgical training like in Cape Town during the noughties and his medical experience as he travelled the world and how have things developed since then
• how much of trauma surgery still takes place overnight
• what does surgical training look like in South Africa
• what are the biggest challenges of practicing orthopaedics in South Africa  interfacing with bone-setters, rural practices, and state-of-the-art equipment
• and the impact of gun violence, as well as measures to try and reduce this and focusing on injury prevention

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