Send us a text To WATCH this episode on YouTube, go here: https://youtu.be/6uohJmxA-eo In Episode 2 of Operation FUBAR, Dr. Ben Feibel (adult hip & knee reconstruction, Louisiana) walks us through a case that began with a familiar challenge — “I bet you can’t fix that” — and evolved into a humbling sequence of decisions, revisions, and hard-earned lessons. One thing that makes Operation FUBAR different: I don’t see the cases ahead of time. No slides. No roadmap. That’s intentional — so th...

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...

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 ...

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...

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-solv...

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 scre...

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 experienc...

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. W...

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 ...

Send us a text The Great Debate: HANA Table vs. Standard Operating Table for Anterior Hip Replacement Welcome to the AHF Podcast! In this second episode of the 2025 Great Debates series, host Joe Schwab introduces a spirited discussion on the use of HANA tables versus standard operating tables for anterior hip replacement. Surgeons Dr. Tania Ferguson and Dr. Atul Kamath present their cases—Ferguson advocating for the HANA table, citing its efficiency and reduced muscular injury, while Kamath ...

Send us a text Great Debates Return at 2025 AHF Annual Meeting: Collared vs. Collarless Stems 🏆 Welcome to the AHF podcast, hosted by Joe Schwab. In this episode, we bring back the Great Debates at the 2025 Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF) annual meeting. The episode dives into the spirited debate about 'Collared Stems vs. Collarless Stems' with Gillian Soles advocating for collared stems and Steve Lochow making the case for collarless stems. With a series of timed arguments and rebuttals, both ...

Send us a text Transforming Hip Surgery from 2D to 3D: Insights on Anterior Approach and Advanced Tools 🦾👨‍⚕️ In this episode of the AHF Podcast, host Joe Schwab discusses the revolution in anterior approach total hip replacement surgery with Dr. George Haidukewych from Orlando Health and Dr. Brad Waddell from the Carrell Clinic. The conversation explores the impact of 2D and 3D preoperative planning tools on shaping implant choices, enhancing accuracy in complex cases, and guiding intraopera...

Send us a text Innovating Orthopedics: Dr. Stefan Kreuzer's Journey Join host Joe Schwab on the AHF Podcast as he interviews Dr. Stefan Kreuzer, an orthopedic hip and knee surgeon in Houston and founder of INOV8 Orthopedics. Dr. Kreuzer shares his fascinating journey from growing up in Switzerland to becoming a champion of minimally invasive techniques in the United States. They discuss his dyslexia diagnosis, his passion for technology in the operating room, and his innovative approaches to ...

Send us a text From Croatia to South Africa: Chuck's Journey in Hip Surgery | AHF Podcast Welcome to the AHF Podcast with your host, Joe Schwab! In this episode, we sit down with the trailblazing hip surgeon, Josip 'Chuck' Cakic. 🌍 Chuck shares his inspiring journey from Croatia to South Africa, his deep passion for hip surgery, and his innovative contributions to the field. Learn about his pioneering work in hip arthroscopy, the challenges he faced, and his role in introducing the anterior a...

Send us a text Anterior vs. Lateral Approach in Hip Fracture Surgery: What's Best for Recovery? 🦴 In this inaugural episode of the AHF Podcast's new series 'Evidence and Impact,' host Joe Schwab delves into a recent award-winning paper by Woolnough and colleagues on the effectiveness of the anterior approach in hip arthroplasty for recovery. 📊 The study, titled 'The Anterior Approach Does Not Improve Recovery after Hemiarthroplasty for Hip Fractures,' was published in the Journal of Arthropla...

Send us a text Welcome to another insightful episode of the AHF Podcast! Join host Joe Schwab and special guest Dr. Bob Sershon from the Anderson Orthopedic Clinic as they dive into the challenges and solutions for performing anterior approach total hip replacements in super morbidly obese patients. Dr. Sershon shares his journey, training, and experience, providing invaluable tips on managing these complex cases. Learn about the importance of preoperative planning, patient selection, implant...

Send us a text 🚨 Special LIVE AHF Podcast Event 🚨 This Sunday, August 24th at 12pm (ET), join us for a powerful live broadcast featuring Dr. Andrew Wickline and his inspiring March 2 A Million campaign to break the cycle of opioid dependence following joint replacement surgery. 💪🦴✨ He’ll be joined by Dr. Henry Biggs and Dr. Kevin Smidt, two surgeons already signed on to this incredible movement. Don’t miss your chance to learn, interact, and ask questions LIVE! 🔴 Watch live on your platform o...

Send us a text Join us in this episode of the AHF Podcast as host Joe Schwab sits down with Dr. Khalid Yousuf, an accomplished orthopedic surgeon based in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Yousuf shares his inspiring journey from his early struggles with choosing a career, to excelling in orthopedic surgery, specifically through the anterior approach total hip replacement. Learn about the pivotal moments, mentorship, and challenges that shaped his career. Discover the importance of thoughtful decision-makin...

Send us a text Join us on the AHF Podcast Live as we welcome Dr. Francisco J. Gómez Torres, an orthopedic surgeon and innovator from Mexico. Despite a recent earthquake, Dr. Torres shares his journey from founding Osteofit in Mexico City to advancing the field of orthopedics through mentorship and global collaboration. Learn about his inspiration to pursue orthopedics, his experiences with anterior hip surgery, and his thoughts on bringing advanced medical practices to Latin America. Engage w...

Send us a text Join us on the AHF Podcast as host Joe Schwab sits down with Dr. Chris Johnson, a leading orthopedic oncology surgeon and president of Orthopedics Northeast. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dr. Johnson shares his extensive experience and insights on treating metastatic acetabular disease using the anterior approach. Learn about his background, the evolution of surgical techniques, and the benefits and challenges of using the anterior approach in complex oncology cases. This episo...