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Anterior Hip Foundation
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Welcome to the AHF Podcast — where evidence meets experience in anterior hip surgery and beyond. This podcast brings you expert interviews, clinical deep-dives, surgical debates, and thought-provoking conversations from the frontlines of hip surgery. Whether you’re a seasoned arthroplasty specialist or just curious about what’s shaping modern orthopaedics, you’ll find honest insights, critical reviews of the literature, and plenty of forward-thinking ideas. 🎙️ Featuring: • Surgeon spotlights, pearls from practice, and device innovation • Real stories, real controversies — always grounded in patient care • Evidence + Impact – a journal-club-style breakdown of high-impact research Join the conversation. Subscribe and keep those hips happy and healthy!

  1. 4D AGO

    Reflections & Insights: AHF 2025 Traveling Fellowship - Part II

    Send us a text Reflections & Insights: AHF 2025 Traveling Fellowship - Part II The end of the year is a period of reflection for the Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF). In this episode, host Joe Schwab takes a deep dive into the accomplishments of the AHF in 2025 and previews the exciting developments for 2026. Join us for a special two-part interview series with our 2025 AHF Traveling Fellows. Learn what sets the AHF apart and why it feels more like a family than just an organization. Curious about becoming a part of the AHF community? Attend the AHF 2026 Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, themed 'Consensus and Controversy.' Discover the unique opportunities the AHF Traveling Fellowship offers early career orthopedic surgeons to refine their anterior hip arthroplasty techniques, expand their perspectives, and form lifelong professional connections. Meet our guests: Jeremy Kubick, Qais Naziri, Michael Field, and Dr. Alex Sah, as they share their transformative experiences and insights. Don't miss this inspiring episode! 🎙️🦴 #AHFPodcast #AHFTravelingFellowship #AnteriorHipFoundation Helpful Links: AHF 2026 Annual Meeting: https://anteriorhipfoundation.com/ahf-2026-nashville/ AHF 2026 Traveling Fellowship: https://anteriorhipfoundation.com/ahf-2026-traveling-fellowship/

    35 min

  2. 12/26/2025

    Reflections & Insights: AHF 2025 Traveling Fellowship - Part I

    Send us a text Reflections & Insights: AHF 2025 Traveling Fellowship - Part I The end of the year is a period of reflection for the Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF). In this episode, host Joe Schwab takes a deep dive into the accomplishments of the AHF in 2025 and previews the exciting developments for 2026. Join us for a special two-part interview series with our 2025 AHF Traveling Fellows. Learn what sets the AHF apart and why it feels more like a family than just an organization. Curious about becoming a part of the AHF community? Attend the AHF 2026 Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, themed 'Consensus and Controversy.' Discover the unique opportunities the AHF Traveling Fellowship offers early career orthopedic surgeons to refine their anterior hip arthroplasty techniques, expand their perspectives, and form lifelong professional connections. Meet our guests: Jeremy Kubick, Qais Naziri, Michael Field, and Dr. Alex Sah, as they share their transformative experiences and insights. Don't miss this inspiring episode! 🎙️🦴 #AHFPodcast #AHFTravelingFellowship #AnteriorHipFoundation Helpful Links: AHF 2026 Annual Meeting: https://anteriorhipfoundation.com/ahf-2026-nashville/ AHF 2026 Traveling Fellowship: https://anteriorhipfoundation.com/ahf-2026-traveling-fellowship/

    38 min

  3. 12/19/2025

    What Makes a Great Hip Surgeon? Lessons from Michael Solomon

    Send us a text What does it really take to become a great hip surgeon — not just technically excellent, but trusted by patients, teams, and colleagues around the world? 🦴🌍 In this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab sits down with Dr. Michael Solomon, a high-volume hip and knee surgeon based in Sydney, Australia, who has performed over 10,000 hip and knee replacements and more than 900 joint replacements per year. Together, they dive into: How a young medical student from South Africa became a global leader in hip surgery 🇿🇦➡️🇦🇺The mentors who shaped his approach — including legendary figures like Des Dall, John Steven, and Michael MillisWhy Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) became such a key part of his practice, and how he navigated the learning curve without becoming a zealot about any single approachWhere Anterior Approach fits (and where it doesn’t) in complex and high-risk patientsThe role of periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) and hip preservation in young patientsHow to set realistic patient expectations and why deep infection remains the complication that keeps him up at nightThe importance of team culture, consistency, and routines in the OR — and why “don’t take shortcuts” may be the most important surgical rule of allAdvice for young surgeons on building a career: volume, humility, mentorship, and playing the long game 🧠💡Dr. Solomon also shares his perspective on becoming a leader in the Anterior Approach community, his involvement with the Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF), and how collaboration, data, and honest conversations are reshaping modern hip surgery. If you’re a hip surgeon, trainee, or just someone facing hip surgery and wanting to better understand your options, this conversation is packed with insight, nuance, and practical wisdom. 🎧 👉 If you enjoy this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your questions or future topic ideas. You can also find the AHF Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your favorite podcast apps, as well as in video form here on YouTube. #AnteriorApproach #AHFPodcast #AnteriorHipFoundation #AHF

    43 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    Operation FUBAR: The Case No One Wanted

    Send us a text 🎙️ Operation FUBAR: The Case No One Wanted with Dr. John Horberg 🌟 | AHF Podcast Welcome to the AHF Podcast! Join host Joe Schwab as we launch our new mini-series, Operation FUBAR! In this episode, Dr. John Horberg, an expert in anterior approach hip surgeries, walks us through a complex case full of unexpected challenges and innovative solutions. 🌟 Learn about the true ingenuity required when surgeries don't go as planned, and gain valuable insights into surgical problem-solving. Make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated on new episodes! Watch me on YouTube! #AHFPodcast #AnteriorHipFoundation #AnteriorApproach #OperationFUBAR

    34 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    2025 Great Debates: Every cup deserves a good screw

    Send us a text Great Debate: To Screw or Not to Screw in Hip Arthroplasty 🎙️ Join host Joe Schwab for the thrilling finale of the AHF podcast's Great Debates series! In this episode, we're diving into the contentious topic of acetabular fixation with Dr. Michael Blankstein and Dr. Nicholas Mast. 💥 Dr. Blankstein argues that every cup deserves a good screw, emphasizing their safety, ease, and crucial role in complex surgeries. Meanwhile, Dr. Mast contends that modern implant designs make screws obsolete, likening their use to reinforcing a sturdy bridge with duct tape. 🤔 Who's right in this orthopedic face-off? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments. 🧠🔧 #AHFPodcast #GreatDebates #AnteriorHipFoundation

    11 min

  6. 11/28/2025

    2025 Great Debates: Obesity does not need to be optimized prior to Anterior Approach

    Send us a text Great Debate: Obesity does not need to be optimized prior to Anterior Approach 🚶‍♂️🦿🩺 Welcome to the AHF podcast! In this episode, host Joe Schwab brings us an engaging and humorous debate on a pivotal question: 'Do we really need to optimize obesity before an anterior hip replacement?' Dr. Nicholas Webber and Dr. Todd Kelley go head-to-head, using props and personal anecdotes to present their cases. Dr. Webber argues against the necessity of optimization, citing his experience with anterior approaches, while Dr. Kelley counters with the merits of patient participation in their own optimization. Tune in for a lively discussion filled with insights, laughter, and a live demonstration. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! #AHFPodcast #GreatDebates #AnteriorHipFoundation

    15 min

  7. 11/21/2025

    2025 Great Debates: The Hip-Spine relationship does not matter for Anterior Approach

    Send us a text Great Debate: Does the Hip-Spine Relationship Matter for Anterior Approach? 🎙️ Join Joe Schwab in this intriguing episode of the AHF Podcast, where Dr. Nathaniel Nelms and Dr. Edwin Su debate a hot topic in orthopedics: 'Does the hip-spine relationship really matter for the anterior approach?' With thoughtful arguments from both sides, this episode delves into the importance of biomechanics and surgical techniques to achieve stable, durable, and predictable hip replacements. Whether you're a surgeon or simply interested in the nuances of anterior hip surgery, this discussion will sharpen your thinking! 💬 📌 Tags: #AHFPodcast #GreatDebates #AnteriorHipFoundation

    13 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    2025 Great Debates: The Bikini incision is the BEST incision for AA

    Send us a text The Great Debate: Is the Bikini Incision Best for Anterior Approach Total Hip? In this episode, we dive into a spirited debate on the bikini incision in anterior approach total hip surgeries. 🏥✨ Surgeons Brandon Naylor and Neil Sheth tackle the pros and cons of this technique. Does it lead to better cosmetic outcomes and improved wound healing, or does it come with increased risks? Let's hear their perspectives and some eye-opening data! 🩺🦴 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! #AnteriorHipFoundation #GreatDebates #BikiniIncision

    12 min
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Welcome to the AHF Podcast — where evidence meets experience in anterior hip surgery and beyond. This podcast brings you expert interviews, clinical deep-dives, surgical debates, and thought-provoking conversations from the frontlines of hip surgery. Whether you’re a seasoned arthroplasty specialist or just curious about what’s shaping modern orthopaedics, you’ll find honest insights, critical reviews of the literature, and plenty of forward-thinking ideas. 🎙️ Featuring: • Surgeon spotlights, pearls from practice, and device innovation • Real stories, real controversies — always grounded in patient care • Evidence + Impact – a journal-club-style breakdown of high-impact research Join the conversation. Subscribe and keep those hips happy and healthy!

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  • Creator
    Anterior Hip Foundation
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Anterior Hip Foundation
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