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Down To The Bone

A Medicine and Health & Fitness podcast

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Two WA orthopaedic surgeons. One podcast. No fluff. Dr Sam Shales and Dr Piet Rogers take you behind the scenes of orthopaedic surgery.

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Dr Omar Khorshid: From Bones to Boardrooms

1 hr 4 min

This week we sit down with our most scary and influencial leading orthopaedic surgeon in Australia. Dr Omar Khorshid - ORthopaedic surgeon, hip and knee replacement specialist, former president of the Australian Medical Associatiion and leader in the Australia orthopaedic Associaiton. From the Operating theatre to the national stage, Omar takes us behind the scenes of what it really means to lead a profession. We discuss the challenges of leading doctors,navigating medical politics, dealing with governments, managing egos (of which there are a lot in surgery), and making difficult decisions when the stakes are high. We explore what makes a good leader, whether leaders are born or made, how to balance clinicalal practice with leadership responsibilities, and what happens when you go from tellings surgeons what to do to trying to get an entire professional to agree on something. As As always, told with our special blend of the truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here..

David Guest: Life After Elite Sport

1 hr 3 min

" What happens when the whistle blows for the last time, the team moves on, and suddenly your identity as an elite athlete is no longer your full-time job? On this episode of Down to the Bone, we’re joined by David Guest, Olympic athlete and Australian hockey star with over 100 international appearances for Australia, to get inside the world of elite sport — and what happens when it all comes to an end. We chat about life at the highest level of competition, transitioning from professional sport to the working world, and helping shape the next generation of athletes in school settings. We also get into the tougher stuff: injuries, losing the structure and camaraderie of team sport, managing your mindset, and protecting your mental health when the game you’ve built your life around is suddenly gone. As always, told with our special blend of the truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here.

Hayden Quinn: “Medical students are Soft”

1 hr 0 min

Hayden Quinn swapped physiotherapy for medical school — so naturally, we had a few questions. Are medical students really getting softer, or are they just working harder than we give them credit for? Why are so many physiotherapists burning out and jumping ship? And what makes someone trade one healthcare career for another? We get into the realities of medical training, the pressures of physio life, and what happens when your original career no longer quite cuts it. As always, told with our special blend of the truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here..

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Dr Omar Khorshid: From Bones to Boardrooms

1 hr 4 min

This week we sit down with our most scary and influencial leading orthopaedic surgeon in Australia. Dr Omar Khorshid - ORthopaedic surgeon, hip and knee replacement specialist, former president of the Australian Medical Associatiion and leader in the Australia orthopaedic Associaiton. From the Operating theatre to the national stage, Omar takes us behind the scenes of what it really means to lead a profession. We discuss the challenges of leading doctors,navigating medical politics, dealing with governments, managing egos (of which there are a lot in surgery), and making difficult decisions when the stakes are high. We explore what makes a good leader, whether leaders are born or made, how to balance clinicalal practice with leadership responsibilities, and what happens when you go from tellings surgeons what to do to trying to get an entire professional to agree on something. As As always, told with our special blend of the truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here..

David Guest: Life After Elite Sport

1 hr 3 min

" What happens when the whistle blows for the last time, the team moves on, and suddenly your identity as an elite athlete is no longer your full-time job? On this episode of Down to the Bone, we’re joined by David Guest, Olympic athlete and Australian hockey star with over 100 international appearances for Australia, to get inside the world of elite sport — and what happens when it all comes to an end. We chat about life at the highest level of competition, transitioning from professional sport to the working world, and helping shape the next generation of athletes in school settings. We also get into the tougher stuff: injuries, losing the structure and camaraderie of team sport, managing your mindset, and protecting your mental health when the game you’ve built your life around is suddenly gone. As always, told with our special blend of the truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here.

Hayden Quinn: “Medical students are Soft”

1 hr 0 min

Hayden Quinn swapped physiotherapy for medical school — so naturally, we had a few questions. Are medical students really getting softer, or are they just working harder than we give them credit for? Why are so many physiotherapists burning out and jumping ship? And what makes someone trade one healthcare career for another? We get into the realities of medical training, the pressures of physio life, and what happens when your original career no longer quite cuts it. As always, told with our special blend of the truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here..

Dr Ryan Lisle: The Kids are not Alright

56 min

Dr Ryan Lisle joins the Down to the Bone team to talk all things sports knee surgery from adults to the wonderful world of paediatric knees - where the patients are smaller, the parents have questions, and getting back to sport yesterday is often the expectation. We get into the tricky business of treating young athletes, managing parental expectations, and explaining why a growing knee isn't just an adult knee with the volume turned down. Plus, we tackle the ultimate balancing act: life as a busy orthopaedic surgeon, raising a family, and trying to keep everyone happy without needing an ACL reconstruction of your own. As always, told with our special blend of the truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here..

Steve Gravina: The Art of The Comeback

1 hr 3 min

Steve Gravina joins the team to discuss all things sports physiotherapy, from working with the West Coast Eagles to helping endurance athletes get back to doing what they love. We explore what elite sport teaches you about injury prevention, performance and recovery, why personalised rehabilitation matters, and how to get the most out of your body without breaking it in the process. We also get into the realities of endurance training, common mistakes athletes make, and what it really takes to come back stronger after injury. As always, told with our special blend of the truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here..

Dr Nic Frost: Hips After Dark

50 min

Dr Nic Frost joins Down to the Bone for a conversation about one of the most important — and least talked about parts of life after hip surgery: Sex. When can you safely have sex after a hip replacement? Are there positions you should avoid? What actually puts your new hip at risk? And why do so many patients feel too embarrassed to ask? We talk openly about the questions patients often want to ask but don’t know how to bring up, the practical realities of getting back to sex after surgery, and how surgeons and patients can have a much more comfortable conversation about it. Because recovering from a hip replacement isn't just about walking, running and getting back to the golf course… sometimes it's about getting back to the bedroom too. As always, told with our special blend of the truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here..

Dr Chris Jurkans: The Helpful Jurk

49 min

This week we welcome Dr Chris Jurkans to talk about one of the most important — and least appreciated — roles in the operating theatre: the surgical assistant. What actually makes a good assistant? What separates a useful assistant from a completely useless one? And what is it really like standing on the other side of the operating table? Chris takes us behind the drapes to discuss the good, the bad and the occasionally brutal realities of assisting, including the stories and personalities he’s witnessed along the way. As always, As told with our special blend of the truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here.. The Useful Jurk — because every surgeon needs someone useful.

Dr Simon Smith & Dr Harry Stock: Knee Deep in the Bush

57 min

Dr Simon Smith and Dr Harry Stock join us for a chat about life as orthopaedic surgeons in the South West of Western Australia. We get into what it’s really like working in the bush, the challenges and rewards of practising away from the big city, and how they’ve developed an impressive short-stay arthroplasty unit. We also talk unicompartmental knee replacements, why they’ve built such a great following for the procedure, and what makes their approach work. As always, As told with our special blend of the truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here..

Dr Ed Baddour: A pain in the neck

47 min

Dr Ed Baddour joins us to get stuck into all things cervical spine — from central stenosis and disc protrusions to the difficult decisions that come with treating patients with neck pathology We discuss the difficulties of personal injury including his Dicky Elbow and the pain of helping manage a spinal trauma service that services the largest isolated land mass in the world. As always told with our special blend of truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here. With thanks to Hollywood Private Hospital for bringing you this episode.

Dr Taro Okamoto: Superior Shoulders & Inferior Stress

1 hr 2 min

Dr Taro Okamoto joins us to talk the increasingly interesting world of superior capsular reconstruction and what we're actually trying to achieve when the shoulder has given up on us. This episode isn't just about shoulders. We get into the much harder question of how you survive a career in surgery without letting it take over your entire life. We talk work-life balance, managing stress, switching off, and the highly sophisticated or maybe fun techniques we use to unwind after a day at work. As always, told with our special blend of the truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here. With thanks to Hollywood Private Hospital for bringing you this episode.

Dr Daniel Marshall: The Concrete and the Crown

54 min

Dr Daniel Marshall joins the boys to get Down to the Bone about one of orthopaedics’ oldest arguments — cement. We dive into PMMA in total hip replacement, why it has stood the test of time, and whether something that has been around for decades might still be one of the best tricks in the orthopaedic toolbox. But things get a little more personal when the surgeon becomes the patient. What happens when you’re the one lying on the operating table, waiting for someone else to do the cutting? We discuss how having surgery changes your perspective on being a surgeon, the realities of recovery, and why suddenly being on the other side of the drapes gives you a very different appreciation of the job. As always told with our special blend of truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here. With thanks to Hollywood Private Hospital for bringing you this episode.

Dr Clay Golledge: Cultures, Camera's & Chaos

1 hr 2 min

This week we’re joined by Dr Clay Golledge, infectious diseases physician and all-round expert in the world of orthopaedic infections. We dive into everything from preventing infections before the first incision, to diagnosing the difficult cases, to the often long and complicated road of treatment after surgery. Along the way we explore operating theatre sterility, antibiotic myths, infected joint replacements, and the occasional moment where medicine and the media collide. We take a detour into Dr Golledge’s extensive media career, discussing his television appearances, public health communication, and what it’s like trying to explain complex medical problems to the general public and maybe a less than receptive government. As always, it’s told with our special blend of truth, exaggeration, and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here. Thanks to i-Med Radiology for sponsoring the podcast. Comprehensive care. Uncompromising quality. w: https://i-med.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Mattin: Frontline to the Bone

37 min

What happens when an army officer swaps boots for a scalpel? In this episode, we sit down with Lieutenant Colonel Andy Mattin, an Australian Army OFFICER and orthopaedic surgeon. We cover his path from army life to medical school, the reality of becoming an orthopaedic surgeon, and the surprising parallels between the two—because in both, damage control is just part of the job. As always told with our special blend of truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here. Thanks to i-Med Radiology for sponsoring the podcast. Comprehensive care. Uncompromising quality. w: https://i-med.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Cutrupi: The Force of Rehab

52 min

In this episode of Down to the Bone, we sit down with Anthony Cutrupi to unpack the world of rehabilitation. From professional athletes to weekend warriors. Anthony takes us through his time working with the Western Force, his move into medical devices, and his return to elite sport with the Redcliffe Dolphins in the NRL. We dig into how rehab principles translate across the spectrum, from top level Rugby players to the recreational athlete trying to get back to five-a-side footy, and what it takes to bridge the gap between elite performance and everyday recovery. As always told with our special blend of truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here. Thanks to i-Med Radiology for sponsoring the podcast. Comprehensive care. Uncompromising quality. w: https://i-med.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Colin Whitewood: I like "The History of" Bones

44 min

In this episode of Down to the Bone, we sit down with Dr Colin Whitewood, one of Western Australia’s most respected orthopaedic surgeons, teachers, and storytellers. Dr Whitewood takes us on a journey through the history of orthopaedics in Western Australia, reflecting on the pioneers, personalities, and pivotal moments that helped shape the specialty as we know it today. Along the way, he shares insights from decades of involvement in surgical education and training, discussing the values, traditions, and mentorship that have influenced generations of orthopaedic surgeons. Known for bringing humanity to medicine, Colin weaves together history, poetry, and orthopaedic storytelling in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. From memorable lessons learned in theatre to reflections on the art of teaching, this conversation celebrates the people behind the profession and the stories that deserve to be remembered. A fascinating look at where we've come from, how we train the next generation, and why the stories of orthopaedics matter just as much as the science As always told with our special blend of truth,exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Douglas Kingwell: Impinged to Unhinged

46 min

Dr Douglas Kingwell joins the team to discuss femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), hip preservation surgery, and the long road from country kid to Orthopaedic Surgeon. We dive into his training journey, life in the city, and the experiences that shaped his career. Along the way, we revisit the registrar years, relive some questionable decisions, and uncover the stories that are probably best left out of job interviews. We explore the path to becoming a surgeon, the challenges of training, and why some lessons are learned the hard way. As always told with our special blend of truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here. Thanks to i-Med Radiology for sponsoring the podcast. Comprehensive care. Uncompromising quality. w: https://i-med.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Eleanor Houghton: Mindfulness & the burning thumb

43 min

This week the team is joined by special guest Dr Eleanor Houghton, hand and sarcoma surgeon, to talk all things mindfulness, meditation and life inside — and outside — the operating theatre. From staying calm under pressure and navigating the chaos of surgery, to finding balance in a high-stress profession and the realities of life as a surgeon. We dive into baby hip replacements made for the thumb, the treatment of base of thumb arthritis, As always told with our special blend of truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here. Thanks to i-Med Radiology for sponsoring the podcast. Comprehensive care. Uncompromising quality. w: https://i-med.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus Reyes: Life Behind the Drapes

34 min

This week the team is joined by special guest Jesus Reyes, veteran theatre nurse, to talk all things life behind the drapes. From how theatres really run and the chaos of Orthopaedic Surgery, to surgeon stories and piecing the teamwork together.  We dive into the pressures of theatre nursing, the personalities inside the operating room, and the hilarious, bizarre and unforgettable moments that occur.  As always told with our special blend of truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here. Thanks to i-Med Radiology for sponsoring the podcast. Comprehensive care. Uncompromising quality. w: https://i-med.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Antony Liddell: The Anatomy of a career - Orthopaedics unpacked

43 min

Dr Antony Liddell joins the team to discuss all things Orthopaedic Surgery. We tackle it all, from its origins, to today's practice and where we think it could be going. We recount our own personal trauma and PTSD in delving into how do you become an Orthopaedic Surgeon. As always told with our special blend of truth, exaggeration and a large smothering of hilarious stories that have got us here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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