The Shelbourne Knee Center Podcast

ACL Registries (with Gregory Maletis, MD)

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Gregory Maletis from Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA. We discuss registry data for ACLRs, in particular the one he leads: Kaiser Permanente ACLR Registry. He discusses the development of the registry at Kaiser as well as some of the recent findings him and his research team have discovered from their data. 
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Outcomes Based on the Meniscus Treatment Performed at the Time of an ACLR

On this episode, we discuss the topic of postoperative stability and rates of graft tears based on the type of meniscus treatment, following an ACLR. For this project, meniscus treatments included menisectomy, repair, and simply leaving the tear alone. We compared each treatment based on postoperative stability and rates of ACL graft tears. 
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Management of ACL/MCL Knee Injuries

On this episode, we discuss the treatment of the MCL in ACL/MCL injuries. We cover a recent project that was presented at APTA CSM, assessing outcomes for those with ACL/MCL injuries compared to isolated ACLRs. Outcomes in this particular study include postoperative stability and graft tear rates. 
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Factors Dictating Polyethylene Insert Size in Total Knee Arthroplasty

On this episode, we discuss a recent project from our office, assessing the factors dictating polyethylene insert size in TKA. The factors assessed for this project include ligament procedures, preoperative alignment, range of motion, posterior slope, and patient reported outcome measures. 
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The Impact of Chronic Sleep Disorders on Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty (with Fehmi Berkay, MD)

On this episode, we talk with Fehmi Berkay, MD, from Wright State University, about the impact chronic sleep disorders has on outcomes following TKA. Dr. Berkay reviews the project that was done and presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting this past month in Boston, MA. 
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Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (with Joel Novak, PT, DPT, CSCS)

On this episode, we interview Joel Novak, PT, DPT, CSCS, physical therapist from Community Health Network in Indianapolis, IN. The discussion is centered around blood flow restriction therapy for all knee conditions, both nonoperative and postoperative. Joel brings his experience and expertise on the matter and discusses how and why this is used for his patients. To learn more about Joel and BFR therapy, visit his website: 
https://myperformancerehab.com/
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Mechanical Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty (with Giles Scuderi, MD)

On this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Giles Scuderi from Northwell Health in New York about mechanical alignment in TKA. Dr. Scuderi discusses the rationale for this approach to surgery as well as the benefits it can bring for his patients. 
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Kinematic Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty (with Stephen Howell, MD)

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Stephen Howell from Adventist Health in Sacramento, CA. Throughout the episode, we discuss kinematic alignment in TKA, of which Dr. Howell has been leading the way with this method since 2006. He discusses the reasons why he switched to this method and the benefits he is seeing when it comes to his patient outcomes. You can get more information on Dr. Howell and his surgical methods at his website: https://www.drstevehowell.com/ 
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Smart Technology in Total Knee Arthroplasty (with Fred Cushner, MD)

On this week's episode, we have a great conversation with Dr. Fred Cushner from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City about technology in TKA. He brings us tremendous experience and information on smart technology being utilized with TKA to track data after surgery. 
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Patellar Resurfacing During TKA

On this week's episode, we discuss the topic of patellar resurfacing during TKA. Dr. Benner shares his experience with this over the years and we discuss a recent research project on the topic that was presented at APTA CSM and AAOS Annual Meeting in 2022. 
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