Easy Reider: A Conversation with Bruce Reider, MD

Scott Rodeo, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Attending Surgeon at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital and the Hospital for Special Surgery, and Head Team Physician for the New York Giants, talks about his experience at the Olympics, the importance of the team around you, the current state of biologics and regenerative medicine, and more.

Elizaveta Kon, MD, Professor of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery at Humanitas University in Milan, Italy and the 2024-2025 President of the Società Italiana di Artroscopia, Ginocchio, Arto Superiore, Sport, Cartilagine e Tecnologie Ortopediche (SIAGASCOT), shares her experience as the first female professor of orthopaedic surgery in Italy, why she created the Meniscus Discovery Channel, her hope for a future of more personal, individualized treatment plans, and more.

Jon Karlsson, MD, Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedics and Sports Traumatology at the Sahlgrenska Academy, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden and former editor-in-Chief of KSSTA, the official journal of ESSKA, shares about life growing up in Iceland, his experience creating a new orthopaedic scale, the exciting challenges of leading a world class journal, and more. 

Andreas Imhoff, MD, Director of the Orthopaedic Sportsmedicine Department at Adam Vital Hospital Dubai and the Scientific Advisor at Sportsclinic Ravensburg, as well as Professor Emeritus of Orthopedic Surgery and Arthroscopy and Past Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the Technical University of Munich, shares about changing technologies in arthroscopy, the founding of ISAKOS, his tips for staying healthy, and more.

Christopher Kaeding, MD, the Judson Wilson Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Executive Director of the Sports Medicine Center at Ohio State University, and the 2024-2025 President of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Executive Medical Director of the ACL Study Group, shares about the changing landscape of college athletics, the importance of recovery in sport, achieving work-life balance, and more. 

Felix “Buddy” Savoie, MD, the Ray J. Haddad Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana and past president of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, The Association of Sholder and Elbow Surgeons, and The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, shares his experience growing up in Cajun country, rebuilding a top notch orthopaedics department after hurricane Katrina, innovating new surgical techniques, and more.

Thomas Wickiewicz, MD, attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, Professor of Clinical Surgery in Orthopaedics at Weill-Cornell Medical College, and Attending Surgeon at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, shares his “hot takes” about the state of ACL repair and medical education today, his fond memories of John Marshall, the beauty of New Jersey, and more.

Berte Bøe, head of the Arthroscopy Unit at Oslo University Hospital in Oslo, Norway and 2nd Vice-President of the European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA), shares the surprising jobs she took to prepare for a career in medicine, the challenges of balancing medical school and family, why she actively chooses positivity, and more.

David Parker, BMedSci, MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA , President of the International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS), Past President of the Asia Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society (APKASS), and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, shares his wisdom in considering surgical vs non-surgical treatments, the role of computer tech in sports medicine care, the many varieties of football found in Australia, and more.

Alan Getgood, MPhil, MD, Associate Professor at the University of Western Ontario and an orthopaedic surgeon and clinician-scientist specializing in complex knee reconstruction at the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, London, Ontario, Canada, shares his experience growing up in Ireland during the Troubles, his tips for work-life balance, the realities of a cross-cultural surgical practice, and more. Tune in for a surprise announcement!

Bernard Bach, MD, Past President of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and recipient of the Claude Lambert, MD-Helen S. Thomson endowed chair of orthopaedic surgery, emeritus, at Rush University, shares the experience that led him to orthopaedics, the challenges of starting a sports medicine program, his remarkable accomplishments as an artisan, and more.

Christopher Harner, MD, Past President of the American Orthopaedic Association and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, a member of the AOSSM Hall of Fame, and currently Clinical Deputy Office Director in the Office of Orthopaedic Devices at the US Food and Drug Association, shares his career trajectory from paper boy to team physician, his experience starting a journal, and his surprising role at the FDA. 

Peter Indelicato, MD, Emeritus Professor of Sports Medicine in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Florida, former head team physician for the University of Florida Gators, associate team physician for the Miami dolphins and Wayne Huizenga Professor of Sports Medicine, shares about the unique role team physicians play, the development of Gatorade, and the secret ingredient for a good paella.

Steven Arnoczky, DVM, the Wade O. Brinker Endowed Professorship of Surgery, Emeritus, in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Director-Emeritus of the Laboratory for Comparative Orthopaedic Research at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan shares his journey from veterinary clinician to orthopaedic researcher, the slide that took him around the world, his pearls of wisdom for high-quality presentations, and more.

Annunziato Amendola, the Virginia Flowers Baker Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chief of the Sports Medicine Division, and Executive Director of the James R. Urbaniak Sports Sciences Institute at Duke University and Head Team physician and Chief Medical Officer for Duke Athletics shares his experience immigrating to North America, differences between the Canadian and American healthcare systems, his vision for the future of the AAOS, and more.

Dean Taylor, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University and President of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, shares the challenges and joys of leading a medical society, the importance of leadership education in orthopaedics, the surprising role “dad jokes” play in his OR, and more.

Robin West, MD, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center, Professor of Medical Education at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Inova Campus, Adjunct Associate Professor at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, and Head Team Physician for the Washington Nationals Baseball team shares the harrowing experience of her most difficult case, the differences in caring for football and baseball athletes, how her own experience as a patient has informed her professional practice, and more.

Joel Boyd, MD, well-known knee surgeon, physician to multiple ice hockey teams and associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota, shares his experience chairing diversity initiatives at AOSSM, advice for budding team physicians, survival tips for running backs, and more.

David Dejour, MD, renowned knee surgeon, past president of ESSKA, the European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, and Head Director of the Lyon-Ortho-Clinic in Lyon, France, shares about his experience performing challenging procedures on “un-modifiable” risk factors, creating opportunities for diversity at ESSKA, the value of showmanship in orthopaedics, and more.

Dr. Robert Arciero, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Director of the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut, and past president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, shares his dual expertise in knee and shoulder instability, his experience conducting research in the military, the advice his father gave him after a difficult medical diagnosis, and more.

Moises Cohen, MD, PhD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the Federal University of Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and past president of 5 major orthopaedic organizations, shares his journey from magazine office boy to orthopaedic surgeon, shifting perspectives on ACL injury treatment, the inspiration he gained from Epcot Center, and more.

Kate Webster, BSc(Hons), PhD, Professor of Allied Health and Head of Department for Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, shares her expertise on recovery after ACL injuries, how she developed the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Return to Sport after Injury (ACL-RSI) scale, tips for smooth international travel, and more.

Joao Espregueira-Mendes, MD, PhD, Clinical Director of the Clínica Espregueira - FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Past President of ESSKA, President-Elect of ISAKOS, shares his interest in tissue engineering of the meniscus, roles at Minho University and Dom Henrique Research Center, knowledge of Portuguese wines, and more. 

Elizabeth Arendt, MD, Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, explains her expertise in the field of patellofemoral issues including patellar instability and arthritis, 1995 landmark study around women's and men's ACL knee injuries, the importance of women leadership in orthopaedic surgery, and more. 

Nicolaas C. Budhiparama, MD, PhD, Indonesian Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist; founder of the Nicolaas Institute of Constructive Orthopedic Research & Education Foundation for Arthroplasty & Sports Medicine; and Past President of the Indonesian Hip and Knee Society shares how Formula racing led to his career in medicine, having faculty positions in both Netherlands and Indonesia, having two PhD degrees, and more.

Andy Williams, MB, BS, FRCS[Orth], FFSEM(UK), renowned British knee surgeon at the Fortius Clinic, London; Reader at Imperial College, London; and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford shares his expertise in knee surgery, secrets to well-prepared lectures, founding Fortius Clinic and its future, and more.

Edward M. Wojtys, MD, William S. Smith Collegiate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, and Editor-in-Chief, Sports Health, shares his research on ACL injuries, team approach to orthopaedic medicine, work on the NFL Injury and Safety Panel, archery bear hunting, and more. 

Mark D. Miller, MD, retired Colonel in the US Airforce, S. Ward Casscells Professor, former Division Head of Sports Medicine at University of Virginia, and AOSSM President, shares how he published 40 textbooks and started a review course, his role as Deputy Editor of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, his leadership role at AOSSM, and more. 

Matthew T. Provencher, MD, Specialist at Steadman-Philippon Clinic in Vail, CO, and Professor of Surgery and Orthopaedics at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, shares his experiences with the Navy SEALs, receiving the COL Brian Allgood Award from the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS), establishing MOTION (Military Orthopaedic Tracking Injuries Network), and more. 

Russell F. Warren, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, Emeritus Team Physician of the New York Giants football team, and past president of the AOSSM, describes memorable moments from his football days, winning the Neer Award for shoulder research, challenging cases working with the Giants, and more.

John Bergfeld, MD, PhD, Senior Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic and Past President of ACSM, ISAKOS, and AOSSM, joins Dr. Reider to share what he learned about orthopaedic surgery while serving in the U.S. Naval Academy, advice for young professionals asked to care for professional sports teams, how the term “killer turn” was coined, and more.

Live from AOSSM 2022! Jacques Menetrey, MD, PhD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University Hospital of Geneva, Medical Director of Swiss Olympic Medical Center Hirslanden Clinique La Colline, and Past President of European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA), joins Dr. Rieder to share his experience caring for ballet dancers vs hockey players, how to be a great reviewer, living in Geneva, and more.

Live from AOSSM 2022! Martha Murray, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and Orthopedic Surgeon-in-Chief at Boston Children's Hospital, joins Dr. Reider to explain her shift from engineering to medical school, working with the National Institutes of Health, life hacks, and more. This episode is sponsored by Miach Orthopaedics. 

Live from AOSSM 2022! Clarence Shields, MD, renowned orthopaedic surgeon at Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in California, Associate Clinical Professor at University of Southern California, and Assistant Clinical Professor at Charles Drew School of Medicine, shares his experience serving in the Vietnam War, interesting stories as team physician for the L.A. Rams, Team HEAL and its vision, and more.

Richard Hawkins, MD, former Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Western Ontario, co-founder of the Steadman Hawkins Clinic, and current Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine explains forming the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, interesting cases as the Broncos and Rockies team physician, being one of the longest serving AJSM Editorial Board members, and more.

William Clancy, Jr, MD, renowned sports surgeon and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin, shares his experience taking care of US and international Olympic athletes, his research on patellar tendon ACL reconstruction, Formula 1 racing, and more.

Werner Mueller, MD, Professor Extraordinarius Emeritus for Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Basel and co-founder of the ESSKA-AOSSM traveling fellowship, discusses how he got the nickname Joint-Mueller, some of the most challenging knee injuries he has treated, the effects of global warming on the Alps, and more.  

James Andrews, MD, founding partner and medical director of The Andrews Institute, founding member and president of the Andrews Research and Education Foundation, and 37th president of AOSSM, shares how he started pole vaulting in the woods of Louisiana, what it was like working with Dr. Jack Hughston, the history behind the Herodicus Society, and more.

Jo Hannafin, MD, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and the founder and former Director of the Women's Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery, shares her success and commitment in the sport of rowing, being an honorary member of the New York Fire Department, equity and inclusion progress for women in sports medicine, and more. 

: Stephen Burkhart, MD, renowned shoulder surgeon and winner of the 2021 AOSSM Masters Competition at the combined AOSSM-AANA Annual Meeting, discusses his shift from mechanical engineering to sports medicine, cowboy culture, the secret to being a good fellowship mentor, and more. 

Robert Leach, MD, former Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Boston University, 12th President of AOSSM, and Editor Emeritus of AJSM, shares his interest in rock climbing, how the society has changed over the last 50 years, his involvement as the US Olympics head physician, and more. 

Kurt Spindler, MD, AOSSM President, joins Dr. Reider to discuss celebrating the 50th anniversary year of AOSSM and AJSM, founding the Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON) Knee Group and its longevity, gifting champagne and hot air balloon landings, and more.