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OTW POD
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.
Episodes
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 22 - Medacta
Medacta CEO Francesco Siccardi on Doubling Down in the U.S., and the “MacGyver Mentality”. In 1996, Alberto Siccardi sold his family’s healthcare company to…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 21 - Meduloc
Meduloc President and CEO Sarah Sachinis joins TJ Halvorson to discuss the company’s path from a surgeon-identified problem to FDA clearance and its initial…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 20 - Tesa Medical
Why is graft tension still largely based on feel in sports medicine?In this episode of Orthopedics This Week, TJ Halvorson sits down with Sean Cogan, President…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 19 - Edge Surgical
When Leo Carayannopoulos first evaluated EDGe Surgical’s digital depth gauge, he saw little commercial potential. Years later, he returned to take control of…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 18 - Dr. Christopher Dodson
In this episode of the OTW Podcast, TJ Halvorson sits down with Christopher Dodson, MD, sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, Associate Head Orthopedic Surgeon…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 17 - Total Joint Orthopedics
In this episode, Robin sits down with Dr. Aaron Hofmann, an orthopedic surgeon whose four decades of innovation in large joint reconstruction have shaped the…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 16 - Orthopedic Driven Imaging
In this episode, TJ sits down with Scott Banks and Scott "Mac" McCaig, who are revolutionizing how surgeons understand and visualize joint motion.Scott Banks…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 15 - 3D Systems
In this episode, TJ sits down with Ben Johnson from 3D Systems, who leads their medical device division and brings a fascinating perspective shaped by his…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 14 - Dr. Kevin Plancher
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…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 13 - Jantzen Cole
In this episode, TJ Halvorson sits down with Jantzen Cole, a medical device marketing leader whose career bridges engineering, sales, and creative strategy…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 12 - Dr. Tim Deer
In this episode, TJ sits down with Dr. Tim Deer, a pioneering pain management physician who has been at the forefront of interventional spine care for over 30…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 11 - Inkwell
In this episode, TJ sits down with John Matthews, CEO of InkWell Health, whose journey from leading major orthopedic companies to founding a healthcare startup…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 10 - VISIE Inc.
We're joined on OTW POD by Douglas Fairbanks, CEO of VISIE, a company that may fundamentally change how surgeons use computers in the operating room. Doug…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 9 - Lynn Malinoski
In this episode, Drue sits down with Lynn Malinoski, a patent attorney and IP strategist whose unique journey took her from pharmaceutical research at…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 8 - Albert DaCosta
We're joined on OTW POD by Albert DaCosta, founder and former CEO of Paragon 28, who completed one of orthopedics' most impressive exits this April, selling to…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 7 - Gary Stevenson
In this episode, Drue sits down with Gary Stevenson, a seasoned venture capitalist and managing partner at Healthpoint Capital, whose 24-year journey in…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 6 - Carter Lonsberry
Navigating the Fast Track: How BDD and NTAP Can Accelerate Your Medical Device to Market with Carter LonsburyIn this episode, we sit down with Carter…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 5 - Dr. Kishore Tipirneni
In this episode, Drue sits down with Dr. Kishore Tipirneni, an orthopedic surgeon from Phoenix, Arizona, whose fascinating journey spans from accidental…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 4 - Dr. Brian Blackwood
In this episode, Drue welcomes Dr. Brian Blackwood, an orthopedic surgeon from Boulder, Colorado, known for his bold and unafraid voice on industry issues. Dr…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 3 - Dr. John Peloza & Brad Niemann
In this episode, Drue welcomes Dr. John Peloza, an internationally recognized leader in spine surgery, and Brad Niemann, CEO of 4WEB. Dr. Peloza reflects on…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 2 - Dr. Stephen Hochschuler
In this episode, Robin Young interviews Dr. Stephen Hochschuler, co-founder of Texas Back Institute (TBI). At 82, Dr. Hochschuler shares his "looking where the…
OTW PODOTW POD Episode 1 - Robin Young
In this inaugural episode, Drue sits down with Robin Young, founder of Orthopedics This Week (OTW), for a candid discussion about his remarkable career…