Guild in the Wild

George Guild
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Guild in the Wild is a video podcast exploring the people, ideas, and innovations shaping joint replacement. Hosted by orthopaedic surgeon George Guild, each episode features candid conversations with leaders in arthroplasty, healthcare, technology, and business—followed by a fun physical challenge that reveals who they are beyond the OR.

Episodes

  1. 17h ago

    Ep. 4 Stem Cells, Robots & the Future of TJA | Dr. Jack Manfredi & Dr. Everett Young

    Episode 4 of Guild in the Wild brings Dr. Jack Manfredi and Dr. Everett Young of Total Joint Specialists into the studio for a wide-ranging conversation on some of the biggest questions facing patients and surgeons in hip and knee replacement.How can physicians rebuild trust in healthcare? Can stem cells or peptides actually regenerate cartilage? When is it really time for a joint replacement? Is outpatient joint replacement safer than the hospital? Does robotic surgery actually produce better outcomes? And what could continued reimbursement cuts mean for patients’ access to care?Dr. George Guild, Dr. Manfredi, and Dr. Young dig into evidence-based arthritis treatment, patient expectations after hip and knee replacement, choosing an experienced surgeon, outpatient surgery, surgical candidacy, mentorship and building a practice, humanitarian joint replacement work in Guatemala, evolving knee alignment philosophies, robotic-assisted surgery, and the economics shaping the future of orthopaedics.And, of course, no episode of Guild in the Wild is complete without a physical challenge.This time, Dr. Manfredi and Dr. Young go head-to-head to see who can remove a well-fixed femoral stem from a sawbones model the fastest — using osteotomes, brute force, and one very important rule: don’t fracture the femur.Like and follow for more candid conversations on hip and knee arthroplasty, innovation, healthcare — and more surgeon challenges.

  2. Jul 22

    Ep. 3 Inside an Elite Arthroplasty Fellowship | Dr. Brandon Naylor & TJS Fellows

    What does it take to train the next generation of arthroplasty surgeons? In Episode 3 of Guild in the Wild, Dr. Brandon Naylor, Fellowship Director at Total Joint Specialists, joins current fellows Dr. Breydan Wright and Dr. Taylor Den Hartog for an inside look at one of the country's premier adult reconstruction fellowships. Total Joint Specialists has developed a reputation for combining high-volume primary joint replacement, complex revision surgery, outpatient efficiency, and mentorship to prepare fellows for independent practice. In this episode, we explore the philosophy behind the program and the lessons that extend far beyond the operating room.We also discuss:- What Dr. Naylor looks for in fellowship applicants - Why TJS has become a destination for arthroplasty fellowship training - High-volume primary and revision arthroplasty - Building your own surgical technique by learning from multiple mentors - Anterior hip revision surgery - Kinematic alignment and evolving knee replacement philosophies - Teaching in high-efficiency operating rooms - Humanitarian joint replacement surgery in Guatemala - Career development, mentorship, family, and gratitude - Rapid-fire questions and our toughest physical challenge yet: experiencing a tourniquet firsthandWhether you're a medical student, resident, fellow, attending surgeon, or simply interested in leadership and lifelong learning, this conversation offers valuable insights into surgical training, mentorship, and what it takes to build a successful career in orthopaedics. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it. 🔔 Follow for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of orthopaedics.

  3. Jul 10

    Ep. 2 Dr. Charlie DeCook

    What does it take to rethink healthcare from the ground up? In Episode 2 of Guild in the Wild, Dr. George Guild sits down with Dr. Charlie DeCook for a wide-ranging conversation about innovation in orthopaedics, challenging long-held assumptions, and what the future of medicine could look like. They discuss Dr. DeCook's journey into anterior hip replacement, the lessons that shaped his surgical philosophy, and why delivering better care sometimes requires questioning the way healthcare has always been done. From evidence-based medicine and research to AI, robotics, hospital administration, and the future of autonomous technology, this conversation explores where medicine is headed, and what surgeons can do to help lead that change.

  4. Jun 19

    Ep. 1 Dr. Tom Bradbury

    How TJS is winning with ASC Joint Replacement Subvastus vs Jiffy Knee Freehand Challenge in Total Knee Replacement

  • 4 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Guild in the Wild is a video podcast exploring the people, ideas, and innovations shaping joint replacement. Hosted by orthopaedic surgeon George Guild, each episode features candid conversations with leaders in arthroplasty, healthcare, technology, and business—followed by a fun physical challenge that reveals who they are beyond the OR.

Information

  • Creator
    George Guild
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © George Guild
  • Show Website
    Guild in the Wild

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