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Episode one in a Device Nation series examining what AI is bringing our way in the operative Orthopedic space, Grok describes our time today:

"AI programmer Chance Bair and Anderson Clinic Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Murphy discuss the potential perils and pitfalls of integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare, particularly in orthopedics. They highlight AI's transformative potential, such as enhancing diagnostic accuracy and personalizing treatment plans, but cautioned against overreliance due to risks like algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns, and the potential for misdiagnosis if AI systems are not properly validated. Dr. Murphy emphasized the importance of maintaining human oversight to ensure patient safety, while Bair noted the challenges of developing transparent and ethical AI models in a rapidly evolving field. Both stressed the need for robust regulatory frameworks and interdisciplinary collaboration to balance innovation with accountability, ensuring AI serves as a tool to augment, not replace, clinical expertise."

"You won’t lose your job to AI—you’ll lose your job to somebody who uses AI" Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO

Follow Dr. Murphy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-murphy-3bb80992/

Follow Chance Bair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chance-bair-4019a640/

MORTHO: https://mortho.net/landing-page/

Studio LM: https://lmstudio.ai

Zapier: https://zapier.com

Microsoft Azure: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/

UnderOath Album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMeKWiwS9Ck&list=PLFpLNW92HiybhI70ZScljMWV0h4lX79oZ

Waymo Stats: https://www.theavindustry.org/blog/waymo-reduces-crash-rates-compared-to-human-drivers

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Truly a likeness that must be carved into Orthopedic Mt. Rushmore, Dr. Merrill Ritter. We talk about his amazing career, Dane Miller, the Biomet AGC knee, Operation Walk, AAHKS, woodworking, Dr. Larry Dorr and so much more!

Kenyon College Tribute: http://bulletin-archive.kenyon.edu/x2705.html

Biomet AGC Results: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3978738/

JBJS Retirement Paper: https://www.jbjs.org/reader.php?rsuite_id=635518&source=The_Journal_of_Bone_and_Joint_Surgery/81/3/414&topics=hp+kn+pd#info

Marc Adams Woodwork Tribute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM34inb06TM

Thank you to our sponsor https://kinexmedical.com. Great company and great products, helping patients on their post-operative journey!

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A most inspiring conversation with Orthopedic Surgeon and Rep Champion, Dr. Brian Blackwood! Dr. Blackwood practices in Boulder, Colorado and is leading the charge on social media, fighting the good fight on behalf of OR Device Reps.

In this episode we talk:

• Robotic Joint Replacement
• Medial Pivot
• Credentialing
• Repscrubs
• How to be a better Box-Opener

......and so much more!!

Dr. Brian Blackwood is Boulder's first fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement specialist, and is a nationally renowned robotic-assisted Joint Surgeon, having trained hundreds of other providers in this technique.

Dr. Blackwood has now performed 5,000 of these cases, which is the most by any surgeon in Colorado, the Rocky Mountains, and is in the top 0.1% nationwide. Adding to his accolades, Dr. Blackwood has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2024 & 2025!

We introduce the Device Nation audience to an awesome company worthy of consideration....Kinex Medical!

Kinex has 40+ years in the industry, providing post-operative rehab products across 40 states. They have an extensive network of contracts, totaling more than 350 insurance providers and work with multiple suppliers for equipment to meet the needs of the physician customer.

They even designed their own Continous Passive Motion (CPM) machine to run off of a tablet device, allowing capture of important rehab data!

Connect with confidence at devicenation@kinexmedical.com to learn more!

Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-blackwood-131907234/

Clinic: https://www.bouldercentre.com

Kinex Medical: https://kinexmedical.com/

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