Joint Ventures – A Sports Medicine Podcast

About Joint Ventures – A Sports Medicine Podcast

Progress occurs when thought leaders share insights and knowledge at the cutting edge of sports medicine...so we’re inviting renowned surgeons and industry experts to lead the conversation. The Joint Ventures podcast series puts the hot topics center stage, so stay tuned to explore evolving trends, shifting perceptions and emerging procedural technologies. DISCLAIMER: Smith+Nephew is a medical device manufacturer and does not provide medical advice. This material may contain information related to Smith+Nephew products, educational content, and/or demonstrate certain techniques used by the presenter(s) and is intended for informational and educational purposes for healthcare professionals only. This material is not intended as a substitute for the assessment, guidance, or judgement of a healthcare professional. Any procedures featured should only be performed by a suitable healthcare professional, and clinical decisions made by such a healthcare professional. Presenters featured in this material may include employees of Smith+Nephew and external healthcare professionals, as indicated in the material content. The healthcare professional presenter(s) featured are paid consultant(s) of Smith+Nephew. Please note that sources of some images and references may not be identified and/or may constitute copyrighted material. For information presented by any healthcare professional presenter(s) featured in this material, such presenter(s) are presenting their own clinical experience except where stated otherwise. Opinions expressed by such presenter(s) are those of the presenter(s) only and may not reflect the opinions of any other person, institution, association, or manufacturer, including Smith+Nephew. This material is not intended to endorse any named institution. Selection of appropriate products and techniques for each patient is the responsibility of the treating healthcare professional, using their clinical judgement. Product performance and information featured in this material may not represent typical outcomes. Each procedure and patient represent a unique set of circumstances, and therefore results may vary. For more information on the application of any products featured in this material, as well as indications for use, contraindications, and product safety information, please consult the Instructions for Use (IFU) and Drug Package Insert for the relevant product, as applicable. The information presented in this material may not be appropriate for all markets. Products featured may not be available due to regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets, or as a result of being withdrawn or replaced. Please contact your Smith+Nephew representative if you have questions about availability of Smith+Nephew products in your area.

Publisher

Smith+Nephew

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jul 2024

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   The Evolution of Rotator Cuff Repair

   Join leading shoulder surgeons as they explore the evolution of rotator cuff repair, discussing advances in surgical techniques, augmentation, and innovative technologies such as REGENETEN◊ and TENDON SEAM. Learn how innovation is shaping treatment decisions, rehabilitation strategies, patient outcomes, and the future of shoulder surgery.

2. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Advancing rotator cuff care in partial-thickness tears: Part 1

   Hear three renowned experts discuss the important role of bioinductive augmentation (including the first user of the REGENETEN◊ Implant). Offering personal insights on everything from patient examination to treatment strategies and long-term repair longevity, they explore the REGENETEN◊ Implant’s evolving history of clinical data and the very first RCT for partial tears. With Prof Ian Lo, Prof Des Bokor and Prof Allan Wang.

3. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Advancing rotator cuff care in partial-thickness tears: Part 2

   Listen to the surgeon panel continue their discussion on bioinductive augmentation and how it’s transforming repair strategies. Focusing on crucial aspects of patient selection and repair pathologies, they share valuable tips and personal guidance on how to approach the treatment algorithm in the context of REGENETEN◊ Bioinductive Implant capabilities and recent clinical data on recovery.

4. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Inside the future of rotator cuff fixation: Part 1

   Kicking off this two-part series on TENDON SEAM technology, the panel discusses its continuous-stitch construct and what it could mean for clinical outcomes. Exploring how the technique differs from traditional transosseous equivalent (TOE) methods, they examine key aspects of intra-operative adjustment and reducing complexity in a more streamlined approach. With Dr Christopher Klifto, Dr Marc Labbe and Dr Scott Trenhaile.

5. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Inside the future of rotator cuff fixation: Part 2

   In the second half of this TENDON SEAM technology deep dive, the host surgeons turn their attention to design inspirations and addressing known limitations of transosseus equivalent repairs. After insights on early biomechanical strength data, they discuss the impact on rehabilitation, dialogue with physical therapists and patients, and preferred treatment algorithms. With Dr Christopher Klifto, Dr Marc Labbe and Dr Scott Trenhaile.

6. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Linking outcomes to economics in rotator cuff repair: Part 1

   Listen to the first installment of a two-part series on the realities of rotator cuff repair costs and how they influence treatment selection. Three leading surgeons assess the biggest cost drivers, the impact on patients, and how they’re using REGENETEN◊ Implant cost-effectiveness data to support evidence-based use in their practice.

7. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Linking outcomes to economics in rotator cuff repair: Part 2

   Hear the conclusion of our rotator cuff cost-effectiveness series, continuing the discussion on clinical and financial costs of repair failures. Focusing on key aspects of how to handle patient discussions and expectations of recovery, the panel outlines how they’re adapting their approaches with the TENDON SEAM System and REGENETEN◊ Implant.

8. 

   2 Oct 2025

   Evolving instability: From injury to innovation

   Featuring Dr Pascal Boileau and Dr Emilio Calvo. Don’t miss this compelling conversation on shoulder instability repair and how it’s changing, through technique advancements, emerging technological breakthroughs and adapting surgeon practices. Two leaders in the field have a detailed knowledge of how repair has progressed, so they met to exchange their expert views on everything from injuries to innovation.

9. 

   9 Sept 2025

   The athletic shoulder: The role of biology to keep them back in play

   Featuring Dr Jacob Calcei, Dr Christopher Klifto and Dr Steve Mora. Hear experts debate why athletes can benefit from biological augmentation in shoulder repair. Exploring non-operative intervention, the use of biological adjuncts such as the REGENETEN◊ Implant and replacing sutured repairs with biology, the panel discusses recovery and long-term outcomes for athletes who expect a swift return to activity.

10. 

    7 Jul 2025

    Joint Ventures Podcast: Intelligent instability: State-of-the-art from the smallest to most severe injuries

    Doctors Christopher Klifto, Michael Banffy, and Scott Trenhaile explore shoulder instability injuries and soft tissue management, offering insights into patient recovery in this interview.

11. 

    17 Jun 2025

    Joint Ventures Podcast: The Partial-Thickness Conundrum: Who Needs Biology and Who Needs Biomechanics?

    Industry experts discuss partial-thickness rotator cuff tears, exploring when bioinductive repair is sufficient versus when sutured repair or conservative management are necessary in this interview episode.

12. 

    23 Apr 2025

    Elevating the standard of care in knee repair

    Get expert perspectives on treating the entire knee from leading surgeons and the UFC Performance Institute’s Senior Director of Physical Therapy. With the aim of getting their patients back to their lives, the panel explains why they consider multiple aspects of knee preservation: ligament reconstruction (quad grafts, LET and multi-ligament), meniscal repair (roots, ramps and LMORTs) and cartilage restoration. Featuring: Dr Jorge Chahla, Heather Linden (Senior Director of Physical Therapy for UFC) and Dr Steve Mora.

13. 

    12 Jul 2024

    Joint Ventures – A Sports Medicine Podcast

14. 

    12 Jul 2024

    Joint Ventures – A Sports Medicine Podcast_Trailer

    In the inaugural episode of Joint Ventures, host Dr. Ian Lo dives into the world of bioinductive augmentation with the REGENETEN◊ Bioinductive Implant. Joining him in the discussion are renowned orthopedic surgeons Dr. Michael O'Brien and Dr. Scott Trenhaile, who share their extensive experiences with this innovative implant. Together they explore the clinical evidence supporting REGENETEN, the surgical techniques involved and the impressive patient outcomes they’ve observed. What you will learn: Describe the indications for using the REGENETEN Bioinductive implant Review the most recent clinical evidence related to biologic augmentation in rotator cuff repair Describe technical pearls and tricks for using a bioinductive implant in partial and full thickness rotator cuff tears

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3 ratings

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48

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Engagement

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