Presented by The Hip Society (http://www.hipsoc.org) and The Knee Society (http://www.kneesociety.org), SHAK Chats brings listeners into candid conversations with the legends, leaders, and innovators who have shaped the field of hip and knee arthroplasty.
More than a traditional clinical podcast, SHAK Chats explores the people behind the profession—their career journeys, defining moments, mentors, challenges, leadership lessons, and the experiences that influenced how they practice and lead today. Guests share personal stories and perspectives that often go beyond what audiences hear from the podium or read in the literature.
Through engaging, informal conversations, SHAK Chats preserves the stories and wisdom of arthroplasty’s most influential voices while offering inspiration and insight to the next generation of surgeons. Come for the orthopaedics. Stay for the stories.
For more high quality content, visit The Learning SHAK (http://www.learningshak.org).
Ep 27: Adolph V. Lombardi Jr., MD and William G. Hamilton, MD
In this episode of SHAK Chat, we sit down with Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., MD, Senior Director of Current Concepts in Joint Replacement® (CCJR®), for an inside look at what makes CCJR a must-attend meeting for the arthroplasty community.
Dr. Lombardi shares what sets CCJR apart—from its exclusive focus on hip and knee arthroplasty and its highly interactive format to candid debates, challenging cases, surgical techniques, emerging technologies, and the opportunity to learn directly from leaders in the field.
We also look ahead to CCJR 2026 and what attendees can expect from this year’s program. Whether you’re a longtime CCJR attendee or considering joining us for the first time, this conversation offers a glimpse into why CCJR continues to be a place where the arthroplasty community comes together to learn, debate, connect, and challenge conventional thinking.
🎧 Listen now—and then join us in Orlando!
CCJR 2026 | December 9–12 | Orlando, FloridaLearn more and register at www.CCJR.com.
For more information about The Hip Society and The Knee Society, visit www.hipsoc.org and www.kneesociety.org.
8 Jul 2026
Ep 26: Jay R. Lieberman, MD and William G. Hamilton
What does it take to become an effective leader in orthopaedics? How do you balance the demands of a surgical career with family and personal life? When is the right time for a surgeon to step away from the operating room? And what do ongoing Medicare reimbursement cuts mean for the future of our profession?
In this episode of the SHAK Chat, we sit down with Jay R. Lieberman, MD—internationally recognized orthopaedic surgeon, educator, researcher, and past president of The Hip Society and AAHKS—for a candid conversation that goes far beyond the operating room.
Join us for an engaging discussion with one of orthopaedics' most respected voices—brought to you by the Learning SHAK.
🎧 Mark your calendars and join us at CCJR 2026: December 9–12, in Orlando, Florida. For more information about The Hip Society and The Knee Society, visit www.hipsoc.org and www.kneesociety.org.
13 May 2026
Ep 25: HS and KS Traveling Fellowships
In this episode of the SHAK Chat, we explore The Hip Society's RothmanRanawat and The Knee Society's John Insall traveling fellowhips — some of the most unique and transformative expriences in arthroplasty. From intense camaraderie while traveling to mentorship, leadership, and lifelong friendships, our guests share what they learned on the road and how these fellowships shaped their careers.
As former RothmanRanawat and Insall Traveling Fellows join our host, Dr. Bill Hamilton (also a former Insall Fellow), we discuss what makes these experiences so impactful, most memorable moments from visits, and why these programs continue to shape strengthen the arthroplasty community across the globe and across generations.
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