The Hip-Spine Connection: What Every Patient & Surgeon Needs to Know, Russell Bodner, MD

Ep 14 The Hip-Spine Connection: What Every Patient & Surgeon Needs to Know, Russell Bodner, MD

 

In this special episode of The Spine Pod, we break from tradition by welcoming our first sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Russell Bodner, a renowned hip-spine expert with over 35 years of experience. Known for his groundbreaking research and contributions to hip and spine biomechanics, Dr. Bodner is advancing a new perspective on how these interconnected systems work together to help the body function properly. 

 

In this episode, Dr. Bodner describes the body as a kinetic linkage system, emphasizing the critical importance of treating patients as an interconnected system rather than component parts. From understanding the complex relationship between hip replacements and spinal motion to tackling challenges like acetabular cup placement, Dr. Bodner shares his research insights that bridge the gap between the specialties of hip and spine care. This episode also takes a deep dive into cutting-edge advancements in hip and spine treatment that are driving better patient outcomes, including preoperative analysis, surgical planning, and personalized treatment options.

 

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How the body functions as a kinetic linkage system; understanding hip and spine biomechanics is essential for effective treatment.
• The importance of evaluating spinopelvic parameters and utilizing surgical planning tools to treat hip-spine patients.
• How spinal stiffness and sagittal malalignment can negatively impact hip function and contribute to accelerated degeneration in a native hip and increased dislocation rates for patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA).
• The age-related changes in biomechanics that occur through the hip-spine junction, highlighting the need for tailored treatment options.
• Why adjacent segment disease (ASD) is not a pathology exclusive to spine, but is starting to be termed for concomitant hip-spine conditions.
• The importance of preoperative planning and proper analysis in achieving the best long-term patient outcomes.
• Why multi-plane imaging is necessary for both hip and spine surgeons to better treat patient pathology.
• Why collaboration between hip and spine specialists is crucial to addressing complex cases and advancing orthopedic care.

 

Dr. Bodner’s pioneering work is an amalgamation of some of the foremost thought leaders in orthopedics, including Dr. Richard Steadman of Steadman Clinic in Vail, and Dr. Richard Rothman of Rothman Orthopedics, and Dr. Larry Door. Combining this knowledge with the artist and engineer mindsets of his parents, Dr. Bodner’s 35 years of dedicated research is revolutionizing the way we look at hip and spine care and advancing the future of orthopedics. 

 

Whether you’re a spine surgeon, hip specialist, or patient searching for answers surrounding concomitant leg, hip, and/or back pain, this episode provides invaluable knowledge about how motion-preserving solutions and innovative planning can transform patient outcomes for the future.

 

Learn more about Dr. Bodner

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-bodner-505496161/ 

 

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