Podcasts

In this episode of IBJI’s OrthoInform podcast, host Cory Leman and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Murphy discuss the broad spectrum of knee care... Read more

In this episode of IBJI’s OrthoInform podcast, host Cory Leman and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Murphy discuss the broad spectrum of knee care, from initial joint pain to surgical interventions. The conversation focuses on clearing up common misconceptions about seeing an orthopedic specialist, emphasizing that surgery is a final resort rather than the default starting point. They explore how physicians evaluate a patient's functional mobility, prioritize conservative non-surgical treatments, and determine when a patient is a suitable candidate for a partial or total knee procedure.

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If you’ve ever suffered a hard fall, injured your collarbone, or struggled with a stiff, aching shoulder, you know how disruptive joint pain can... Read more

If you’ve ever suffered a hard fall, injured your collarbone, or struggled with a stiff, aching shoulder, you know how disruptive joint pain can be. In this episode of OrthoInform, host Dr. Eric Chehab sits down with orthopedic shoulder specialist Dr. John Ross to demystify shoulder injuries, fractures, and advanced treatment options. 

Whether you're an active athlete trying to bounce back from a bike crash or looking out for an elderly loved one, Dr. Ross breaks down the complex world of upper-body orthopedics into easy-to-understand terms.

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In this episode of IBJI’s OrthoInform, host Cory Leman sits down with orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Mark Mikhael to demystify back pain and explo... Read more

In this episode of IBJI’s OrthoInform, host Cory Leman sits down with orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Mark Mikhael to demystify back pain and explore the rapidly evolving world of spine care. Dr. Mikhael pulls back the curtain on minimally invasive spine surgery, breaking down its four foundational pillars and explaining common degenerative conditions like disc herniations and spinal stenosis. Listeners will learn the structural anatomy behind why the lower back and neck bear the brunt of daily wear and tear, what a surgeon looks for when diagnosing spinal instability, and what actually happens during common procedures like microdiscectomies and fusions.

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