Inside The Shoulder

Dr. Kenneth Cutbush
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Inside the Shoulder is a podcast hosted by orthopaedic shoulder surgeon Dr. Kenneth Cutbush, exploring real stories from people across all industries. Each episode dives into life journeys, career paths, achievements, setbacks and the lessons learned along the way. Alongside these conversations, Dr. Cutbush breaks down shoulder health, injury, recovery and surgery in a clear, practical way. It’s an honest mix of human stories and medical insight designed to educate and inspire.

  1. 4 days ago

    Episode 17 | Violet Sattari

    In Episode 17 of Inside the Shoulder, Dr Kenneth Cutbush sits down with Violet Sattari, a medical registrar, physician trainee, medical educator and coach, to discuss her remarkable journey from Iran to Australia. Born in Iran, Violet moved to Malaysia with her family at just eight years old without speaking a word of English before eventually settling in Australia, where she earned a place at the University of Melbourne and is now training as a physician. In this deeply personal conversation, Violet reflects on growing up between cultures, learning a new language, the importance of education in Persian culture, and the lasting impact of leaving her homeland. She also shares the emotional reality of having family still living in Iran during uncertain times, navigating identity across three cultures, and balancing ambition with compassion throughout her medical career. This episode explores resilience, family, migration, identity and the sacrifices often made in pursuit of opportunity. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Iran and moving overseas as a child Learning English from scratch in Malaysia Life between Persian, Malaysian and Australian cultures The role of family, education and heritage The emotional impact of having loved ones remain in Iran Her pathway into medicine and physician training Coaching aspiring medical students and junior doctors Finding purpose through medicine Whether you're interested in medicine, migration, personal growth or stories of resilience, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on building a life across cultures.

    42 min

  2. 25 Jun

    Episode 16 | Terri-Lyn Bailey

    What does it take to truly support patients on their worst days? In Episode 16 of Inside the Shoulder, Dr. Kenneth Cutbush is joined by Terri-Lyn Bailey, whose journey in healthcare began at just 16 years old behind a pharmacy counter in regional Australia. From managing difficult patient interactions early on to becoming a trusted voice for thousands of patients, Terri-Lyn shares how those formative experiences shaped her approach to communication, empathy, and care. Over the past 20 years, she has played a critical role behind the scenes. Supporting patients through uncertainty, helping them navigate consultations and surgery, and providing reassurance when it’s needed most. In this episode, we explore: – The realities of working in pharmacy at a young age– Handling challenging and confronting patient interactions– The transition from regional Australia to a career in Brisbane– The importance of empathy and communication in healthcare– The unseen role of those supporting both patients and surgeons This is a conversation about the people who sit just outside the spotlight, and the impact they have every single day in healthcare.

    34 min

  3. 11 Jun

    Episode 15 | Saulo Martelli

    In this episode of Inside The Shoulder, Dr. Kenneth Cutbush is joined by Saulo Martelli for a powerful and deeply personal conversation at the intersection of science, surgery and lived experience. Saulo shares his extraordinary journey following a severe motorcycle accident that left him in a coma for two weeks and required more than ten years of surgeries and recovery. Now a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (since June 2020), Saulo explains how he moved to Brisbane from Melbourne during COVID and how his work as a mechanical engineer and shoulder surgery researcher is helping shape the future of care. He also reflects on completing his qualifications at the University of Bologna, his deep love and support from his wife, the rapid life changes they navigated together, and how his personal journey ultimately led him to dedicate his career to advancing shoulder research and patient outcomes.

    29 min

  4. 21 May

    Episode 14 | Peter Pivonka

    In Episode 14 of Inside The Shoulder, Dr. Kenneth Cutbush is joined by Professor Peter Pivonka, Professor and Chair of Biomechanics at Queensland University of Technology and Co-Director of the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre in Joint Biomechanics. Peter’s journey is anything but conventional. Beginning his career in civil engineering, researching concrete failure, bridge foundations and earthquake mechanics, he made a remarkable transition into biomechanics and musculoskeletal research. What started with studying how buildings fail evolved into understanding how bones fail and how engineering principles can improve patient outcomes. In this episode, Peter shares how moving from Vienna to Australia opened the door to a career bridging engineering and medicine. He discusses the challenge of building one of Australia’s early bioengineering programs, the importance of learning anatomy and physiology from first principles, and how collaboration between engineers, biologists and orthopaedic surgeons drives innovation in joint and implant design. This conversation explores the beauty and complexity of human anatomy, why mechanics matter in orthopaedics, and how engineering thinking is shaping the future of shoulder surgery and musculoskeletal care. For surgeons, researchers, engineers and trainees alike, this episode highlights the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and why some of the most important breakthroughs happen at the intersection of fields.

    27 min

  5. 14 May

    Episode 13 | Mohammad Jomaa

    In Episode 13 of Inside The Shoulder, Dr. Kenneth Cutbush is joined by Dr. Mohammad Jomaa, an orthopaedic surgeon leading one of Lebanon’s first dedicated shoulder and thoracic outlet units. Broadcasting from Beirut at sunrise over the Mediterranean, Mohammad reflects on his journey from excelling in mathematics and physics as a top-ranked student in Lebanon to making a decisive shift into medicine. What began as a pursuit of complexity became a career defined by innovation. After completing his fellowship training, Mohammad returned to Lebanon to practise as the country’s first dedicated shoulder surgeon. A significant shift in a healthcare system where orthopaedic surgeons traditionally manage all subspecialties. He discusses the challenges of introducing subspecialisation, building multidisciplinary infrastructure, and elevating shoulder care within an established generalist model. The episode also explores one of the most confronting cases of his career. A devastating shoulder injury with no precedent in the literature. Faced with the absence of published solutions, Mohammad had to design and reconstruct using first principles. Drawing directly on the foundational training gained during fellowship. This is a conversation about innovation under pressure, leadership in emerging systems, and what it truly means to build something new in orthopaedics.

    58 min

  6. 7 May

    Episode 12 | Max Lavaill

    In Episode 12 of Inside The Shoulder, Dr. Kenneth Cutbush is joined by Max Lavaill, a postdoctoral researcher whose journey into medicine and research spans continents, cultures, and disciplines. Born in Strasbourg in northeast France to two general practitioner parents, Max grew up immersed in the medical world. That early exposure shaped his ambition to pursue medicine and research, ultimately leading him to Australia nearly eight years ago to complete his PhD and continue his academic career. In this episode, Max shares what drew him to Brisbane, why he chose to build his career in Australia, and how international experience influences the way research is conducted and translated into clinical practice. He also discusses his recent achievement at the International Combined Orthopaedic Research Societies (ICORS) conference in Adelaide, where he was awarded Best Clinical Research Presentation, a significant milestone in any emerging academic career. The conversation explores the role of research in modern shoulder surgery, how clinical evidence informs surgical decision-making, and why innovation and collaboration are essential to advancing patient outcomes. For surgeons, trainees, researchers, and allied health professionals, this episode offers insight into the next generation of academic leadership within orthopaedics and the global pathways that shape it.

    37 min

  7. 30 Apr

    Episode 11 | Keigo Honoki

    In Episode 11 of Inside The Shoulder, Dr. Kenneth Cutbush is joined by Keigo Honoki, one of Ken’s fellows for 2026 from Japan, for an open and personal conversation about his journey into orthopaedic and shoulder surgery. Keigo shares how he first became interested in surgery, the realities of his medical training, and the professional and personal highs and lows that come with a demanding surgical career. He also reflects on his own history with shoulder instability recounting a pivotal dislocation at age 24 that forced him to walk away from baseball and discusses the impact injury has had on his perspective of the profession, as well as the skills, mindset, and priorities young doctors should focus on when considering a career in surgery. The episode also explores the lessons, practical tips, and insights Keigo has gained from working with Ken as a mentor during his fellowship, and how these experiences continue to shape his approach to patient care and surgical practice.

    32 min

  8. 23 Apr

    Episode 10 | Tristan Shuker

    In Episode 10 of Inside The Shoulder, Dr. Kenneth Cutbush is joined by Tristan Shuker, a medical researcher and student, for an open and personal conversation about the unexpected hurdles and defining moments on the path to a medical career. Tristan shares the "heartbreak moment" that nearly derailed his journey. Missing a critical interview deadline for the University of Queensland after five years of preparation. He discusses the realities of balancing high-stakes academic goals with personal life, the mental toll of the GAMSAT and application process, and how he navigated the devastating "brutal" setbacks that can occur along the way. The episode highlights Tristan’s work in clinical and biomechanical research under Ken’s mentorship. They reflect on the importance of resilience, the lessons learned from failure, and the dedication required to contribute to the field of orthopaedic surgery through research and academic perseverance.

    28 min
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Inside the Shoulder is a podcast hosted by orthopaedic shoulder surgeon Dr. Kenneth Cutbush, exploring real stories from people across all industries. Each episode dives into life journeys, career paths, achievements, setbacks and the lessons learned along the way. Alongside these conversations, Dr. Cutbush breaks down shoulder health, injury, recovery and surgery in a clear, practical way. It’s an honest mix of human stories and medical insight designed to educate and inspire.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Kenneth Cutbush
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