The Future of Orthopedics: A Conversation with Dr. H. Curtis Biggs
On this episode of CurveBeam AI Connect, host Vinti Singh, Vice President of Marketing at CurveBeam AI, sits down with Dr. H. Curtis Biggs, founder of the Joint Replacement Institute in Naples, Florida. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon performing over 900 joint replacements each year, Dr. Biggs has become a national leader in minimally invasive techniques and personalized implants.
In their discussion, Dr. Biggs shares how early exposure to medicine through his father’s career as a surgeon shaped his passion for joint replacement. He explains that his philosophy of care centers on treating every patient like a partner—educating them, setting clear expectations, and building trust throughout the surgical journey.
The conversation also dives deep into the evolving role of AI and robotics in orthopedics. While Dr. Biggs sees great potential for AI in diagnostics and research, he’s clear that surgical success still depends on human skill and judgment. “The robot doesn’t touch the patient,” he notes, emphasizing that technology should enhance, not replace, the surgeon’s expertise.
Listeners also get a glimpse inside the Joint Replacement Institute’s unique, integrated model—a true “one-stop shop” for orthopedic care that includes imaging, rehabilitation, and pain management all under one roof. This approach, Dr. Biggs says, not only improves efficiency but strengthens patient relationships and outcomes.
Finally, Dr. Biggs discusses the value of research, innovation, and prevention—from his involvement in multi-center trials to his own implant design, the Xerces femoral stem, which recently earned FDA approval. His forward-looking approach shows how innovation and patient care can advance hand in hand.
