OTW POD
OTW POD
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For over two decades, Orthopedics This Week has been the trusted voice of the orthopedic community. Now, we're bringing that same unmatched industry intelligence and network to your favorite podcast platform. Whether you're a surgeon seeking the latest surgical innovations, a medtech professional navigating market challenges, or an entrepreneur building the next breakthrough device, this podcast delivers actionable insights from the field's most influential voices.
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The podcast focuses on orthopedic innovations, market trends, and insightful interviews with episodes discussing surgical techniques, the impact of new technologies in orthopedics, and personal stories from key industry figures like Robin Young.

For over two decades, Orthopedics This Week has been the trusted voice of the orthopedic community. Now, we’re bringing that same unmatched industry intelligence and network to your favorite podcast platform. Whether you’re a surgeon seeking the latest surgical innovations, a medtech professional navigating market challenges, or an entrepreneur building the next breakthrough device, this podcast delivers actionable insights from the field’s most influential voices.
In this episode, TJ sits down with Dr. Kevin Plancher, a dual board-certified orthopedic surgeon in both sports medicine and hand surgery. His remarkable journey spans from an asthmatic child spending time in ERs to becoming a Harvard-trained physician and globally recognized leader in orthopedics. Dr. Plancher shares how his mentors shaped his relentless drive to push boundaries and his unconventional path through medicine, fueled by curiosity. He also discusses his philosophy on creating the next generation of leaders by giving others opportunities, even when risky.The conversation explores Dr. Plancher's 15-year success building Ortho Summit (OSET) from a bold idea that industry said would never work into one of today's most popular conferences. Dr. Plancher candidly addresses the controversies and disagreements with AAOS, explaining his unwavering commitment to educational opportunities that serve all surgeons globally, regardless of organizational politics.Now, Dr. Plancher is launching the Global Knee Summit in Dubai this January 22-24, bringing together 125 faculty members from around the world, all volunteering their time to debate everything from kinematic alignment to complex trauma cases. They discuss why bringing East and West together matters, how he's making the conference accessible for everyone, and his vision for spatial recognition technology replacing robotic arms in the OR. Dr. Plancher believes the future of knee surgery will be disrupted by innovations we haven't even imagined yet—if we're willing to learn from each other with open minds and honest disagreement.Click here to learn more and register for the Global Knee Summit: https://linkly.link/2VuOU

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