HSS Presents

Why is Tommy John surgery suddenly everywhere, even among 11-year-olds? On this episode of HSS Presents, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Josh Dines, sports medicine specialist Dr. James "Beamer" Carr, and physical therapist Terrance Sgroi dig into the UCL injury epidemic fueled by baseball's obsession with velocity, and how they diagnose it using exam techniques and the elbow-stressing "FEVER" MRI view. They break down when surgery is truly...

In this episode of HSS Presents, residents Dr. Mark Megerian and Dr. Austin Kaidi host an insightful conversation with HSS orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Aleksey Dvorzhinskiy to explore the vital role of mentorship in surgical training. Dr. Dvorzhinskiy reflects on the ideological frameworks passed down by his own influential mentors, focusing on the core pillars of being morally incorruptible, pursuing technical excellence, and sup...

In this episode of HSS Presents, orthopedic resident Dr. Tyler Khilnani sits down with Dr. Samuel A. Taylor, a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at HSS and associate team physician for the New York Giants. Drawing from his own background as a former Harvard varsity football player, Dr. Taylor pulls back the curtain on the intense, year-round responsibilities of caring for elite athletes. From navigating the high-stakes environment...

In this episode of HSS Presents, orthopedic surgery resident Dr. Mark Megerian sits down with Dr. Mark Figgie, a hip and knee replacement surgeon who has spent four decades at HSS advising residents, fellows, and attendings as they transition to practice. Dr. Figgie shares practical guidance on evaluating a first job, from leveraging the HSS alumni network and vetting potential partners to reading the fine print on buy-in structure...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Peter Sculco sits down with colleague Dr. Alberto Carli, a specialist in hip and knee arthroplasty and infection, to discuss the current state and future of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). They cover the evolving diagnostic landscape, indications for DAIR versus implant removal, and the key elements of a high-quality debridement, including antiseptic solutions and the growing role of intra...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Evelyn Murphy joins Dr. S. Robert Rozbruch to discuss a complex case involving a quadrilateral amputee seeking mobility solutions after post-sepsis limb loss; the case was published in the March 2026 issue of "Grand Rounds from HSS: Management of Complex Cases." The discussion highlights the potential of osseointegration limb replacement for patients struggling with traditional socket fit, short...

This podcast was originally broadcast on and is the intellectual property of The AOFAS Orthopod-Cast. In this episode of the AOFAS Orthopod-Cast, co-hosts Dr. Matthew Conti and Dr. Joseph Park sit down with Dr. Martin O'Malley to investigate the alarming spike in Achilles tendon ruptures among NBA players. The group explores the impact of single-sport specialization and year-round training on tendon health, while debating the merit...

Chronic pain that doesn't respond to medications or surgery can feel like a dead end, but for some patients, spinal cord stimulation offers a path forward. In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Jeffrey Ciccone sits down with pain specialists Dr. Seth Waldman and Dr. Vladimir Kramskiy to break down how neurostimulation works, who it's right for, and what the latest science says about targeting the dorsal column versus the dorsal root...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Jeffrey Ciccone sits down with Dr. Heidi Prather to explore the vital difference between lifespan (how long you live) and healthspan (how long you stay healthy). As the founder of the HSS Lifestyle Medicine Program, Dr. Prather breaks down the six pillars of a healthy lifestyle—including nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management—and how they reduce harmful inflammation in the...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Matt Conti sits down with Dr. A. Holly Johnson to discuss the rapid progress and clinical benefits of minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery. The conversation explores how percutaneous techniques utilizing specialized burrs lead to smaller incisions, reduced soft tissue damage, and significantly faster recovery times for patients. Dr. Johnson candidly shares her own learning curve and highlig...

In this episode, interventional spine physician Dr. Abhishek Gupta and spine surgeon Dr. Matthew Cunningham team up to tackle the tricky diagnosis and management of axial low back pain. They break down how to spot the differences between muscle issues, disc problems, and facet joint pain, using simple clues like whether a patient hurts more while standing or sitting. The duo also chats about why MRIs don't always tell the whole sto...

In this episode of HSS Presents, physical therapist Snehal Patel sits down with Dr. Riley Williams, Chief of the Sports Medicine Institute at HSS, and Michael Chronert from DARI Motion to talk about the future of motion capture in patient care. They discuss how DARI's AI-driven tech is changing the game by offering a quick, markerless way to analyze movement without needing a full biomechanics lab. Dr. Williams explains how swappin...

In this episode of HSS Presents, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Peter K. Sculco sits down with Dr. Fernando Quevedo-González, PhD, to demystify the world of computational modeling and its transformative impact on joint reconstruction. They explore how technologies like finite element analysis allow researchers to break down complex physics into manageable pieces to predict how implants will interact with a patient's unique bone structure. ...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Carlo Milani is joined by occupational hand therapist Dr. Aviva Wolff to uncover the unique musculoskeletal demands placed on musicians. The discussion challenges the traditional medical approach to vague overuse injuries, advocating instead for a holistic framework that treats musicians as high-performance athletes. From analyzing the biomechanics of instrument positioning to "micro-dosing" res...

In this episode of HSS Presents, rheumatologist Dr. Caroline Siegel is joined by HSS colleagues Dr. Lisa Sammaritano and Dr. Jane Salmon to discuss managing pregnancy for patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases. They emphasize that most patients have successful pregnancies, but conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) carry greater risks, including preeclampsia and placental insuffi...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Melody Hrubes, the medical director of the HSS Performing Arts Collaborative, speaks with physical therapist Alyson Mackay about specialized assessment and treatment for dancers. They utilize DARI (Dynamic Athlete Research Institute), a marker-free 3D motion capture analysis, to assess strength and movement patterns in functional and dance-specific movements. Other specialized tools include forc...

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Josh Bram speaks with orthopedic surgeons Dr. Peter Fabricant and Dr. Daniel Green about ACL reconstruction in skeletally immature athletes. They explain why traditional techniques risk growth plate injury and discuss specialized physeal-sparing procedures, including the modified MacIntosh IT band technique and all-epiphyseal reconstructions. The conversation highlights patient selection, imagin...

In this episode of HSS Presents, orthopedic resident Dr. Austin Kaidi speaks with sports medicine physician Dr. Jordan Metzl about using social media to authentically market a medical practice. Dr. Metzl traces his journey from early digital outreach to building the IronStrength community and offers insights on developing a credible online presence, engaging patients responsibly, and balancing traditional and digital media. The dis...

In this episode of HSS Presents, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Elizabeth Gausden joins host Dr. Joshua Bram to discuss navigating work–life balance as a young attending. Drawing from her own experiences balancing an active surgical practice and raising two young children, Dr. Gausden shares candid insights on boundary-setting, time management, and the importance of supportive teams both at work and home. She also reflects on timing ...