Connect Cast Season 2
The rise of artificial intelligence in medicine is reshaping how orthopedic surgeons diagnose, plan, and deliver care. From robotics in the operating room to AI-driven diagnostics and bone segmentation tools, orthopedic innovation is advancing rapidly. Yet, adoption in everyday surgical practice has been more measured. For example, in 2022, robot-assisted technology accounted for…
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How InReach CT has Sped up the Pace of Research at the University of Arizona Hand Research Laboratory
The integration of cone beam CT imaging in research labs is revolutionizing orthopedic investigations. Dr. Zong-Ming Li, PhD, David Jordan, and Trevour Greene from the University of Arizona discuss the transformative impact of the InReach CT system from CurveBeam AI on their work. The Hand Research Laboratory at the University of Arizona focuses on solving…
Connect Cast Season 2
The Evolution of Orthopedic Technology and PeekMed’s Role in Streamlining Surgical Processes
Rapid advancements in surgical planning techniques are propelling the field of orthopedic technology into a transformative phase. João Pedro Ribeiro, the Chairman and CEO of PeekMed, is at the forefront of this change. His story, from a biomedical engineer to an industry leader, highlights the impact of innovation in healthcare. As we enter an…
Connect Cast Season 2
CurveBeam AI Cast: An Entrepreneurial Physician in France Opens a Weight Bearing CT-Centered Private Clinic
In the latest CurveBeam AI Cast episode, recorded at the AOFAS Annual Meeting 2023, host Dr. Lew Schon, MD, Director of Innovation at Mercy Medical Center and Professor at John Hopkins University and NYU Langone, engages in a riveting conversation with Dr. Marie-Aude Munoz, MD, a distinguished Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon from Montpellier,…
Connect Cast Season 2
Beyond Traditional Imaging: Dr. Blake Moore on Weight-Bearing CT Scans
The introduction of weight-bearing CT scans has revolutionized how surgeons assess and treat various orthopedic conditions. Research indicates this technology can provide clinicians with in-depth, real-time insights, allowing for better patient outcomes and more accurate diagnoses. How is weight bearing CT technology influencing the approach of orthopedic surgeons, and how are patients benefitting from…
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How AI Imaging Technology is Revolutionizing Orthopedics
Imaging and diagnostics are important facets in healthcare and nearly every area of medicine relies on this technology to diagnose or monitor conditions. In orthopedics, it is an especially vital tool, as it allows surgeons to discover and perform successful procedures for their patients. Currently, improved AI imaging technology is helping to support orthopedic surgeons…
Connect Cast Season 2
CurveBeam AI Cast – Reimaging Patient-Specific Deformity Correction Planning
The foot and ankle are complex structures comprised of 26 small bones and 29 muscles. With so many structures and an incredible amount of variation in how deformities can present, surgical corrections aren’t so simple. For example, there are more than 100 operations that can be performed for hallux valgus deformities, commonly known as bunions….
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Why Leadership Without Humanity Is Failing Today’s Workplace
As the world faces historic labor shortages, an increase in burnout, and record-high turnover, organizations are confronting a leadership reckoning. In May 2024, Gallup found that more than 50 percent of U.S. employees were actively searching for new jobs or watching for openings. Taken together, these trends signal a clear and growing breakdown in…
Understanding Joint Commission 360 Standards: What They Mean for SPD Teams (Part 2)
Healthcare teams today are feeling the pressure to move beyond last-minute compliance and instead build processes that work consistently every day. That shift is especially clear in sterile processing departments (SPDs), where the Joint Commission 360 model is redefining what “survey readiness” really means. With patient safety directly tied to instrument quality—and studies consistently…
Building the Next Generation of Educators Through Apprenticeship Pathways and Workforce-Aligned Training
Teacher shortages aren’t exactly a new headline—but lately, they’ve started to feel a lot more urgent. In some places, schools have gone years without enough fully trained teachers in the classroom, exposing real flaws in how we prepare and retain educators. Add in the rising cost of becoming a teacher and training models that haven’t…
Understanding Joint Commission 360 Standards: What They Mean for SPD Teams (Part 1)
For a long time, compliance in healthcare was tied to the survey cycle. Now, that model is shifting. With the introduction of Joint Commission 360, organizations are being asked to demonstrate continuous performance—not just preparedness. As patient safety comes under increasing scrutiny, The Joint Commission is moving toward an approach built on real-time data, traceability,…
