LA Shoulder Podcast

Michael Stone MD

The LA Shoulder podcast is a patient-centered  interview series with real guests with real shoulder problems in various courses of treatment, from conservative management to complex Surgical reconstruction. Hosted by experienced Los Angeles shoulder specialist, orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Michael Stone, the show focuses on-one-on one in-depth conversations about surgical non-surgical treatment, and current state of the art based on peer-reviewed literature. This one to 1.5 hour show delivers weekly content with interesting guests And is designed to be informative and for entertainment value. This information does not replace examination and treatment recommendations by your treating provider and is for entertainment purposes only. Enjoy! – Dr. Michael Stone MD board-certified orthopedic surgeon ABOS, FAAOS.  Shoulder and elbow surgeon.@lashoulder

  1. OCT 20

    Episode 10.1 l ASES Meeting: Dr. Greg Gomez

    Send us a text Welcome back, LA Shoulder fans, for this exciting special edition episode series, taking place at the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) annual meeting in San Diego California. Enjoy exciting conversations with national expert shoulder and elbow surgeons about cutting edge research, patient outcomes, new techniques, and much much more. Special thanks to Dr. Greg Gomez, Dr. Adam Lindsay, Dr. Vahid Entezari, Dr. Andrew Green, Dr. Vani Sabesan. Your Host,  -Dr. Michael A. Stone, MD Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon 00:00 — Intro music 00:08 — ASES San Diego setup; guest Dr. Greg Gomez 00:40 — Practice location; IPA/HMO vs PPO access 02:05 — Pre‑auths, CPT approvals, peer‑to‑peer, AI op‑note reviews 03:19 — Scope findings; treating unexpected lesions 04:02 — Why shoulder specialization is diverse 05:33 — OR vigilance and “Jedi level” details 06:03 — Private practice shifts: implants, costs, ASC pricing 08:02 — Facility fees, margins, inventory/billing relationships 09:52 — ROM vs objective measurement; Titan device concept 12:06 — Tech‑savvy engagement; benchmarking recovery 12:59 — Strength after cuff/reverse; outcomes 13:31 — Post‑op protocol: sling, therapy start, 5‑lb x 3 months 15:20 — Return to sport; 9‑month contact guidance 16:33 — Recovery expectations (8–12 months) 17:02 — Confidence, early outcomes, case selection advice 18:08 — Revision burden vs reimbursement; constraints 19:41 — AI’s role in shoulder care; surgeons stay “in the loop” 21:24 — Being the local shoulder expert; fellowship/meeting value 22:52 — Differentiating shoulder/elbow specialists vs sports surgeons 25:44 — Work‑life balance, schedule, family, commute efficiency 27:48 — Closing and sign‑off Support the show

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The LA Shoulder podcast is a patient-centered  interview series with real guests with real shoulder problems in various courses of treatment, from conservative management to complex Surgical reconstruction. Hosted by experienced Los Angeles shoulder specialist, orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Michael Stone, the show focuses on-one-on one in-depth conversations about surgical non-surgical treatment, and current state of the art based on peer-reviewed literature. This one to 1.5 hour show delivers weekly content with interesting guests And is designed to be informative and for entertainment value. This information does not replace examination and treatment recommendations by your treating provider and is for entertainment purposes only. Enjoy! – Dr. Michael Stone MD board-certified orthopedic surgeon ABOS, FAAOS.  Shoulder and elbow surgeon.@lashoulder