We host Dr. Matteini on this episode, as we examine the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for cervical radiculopathy. Learn about the anatomy of the spine, the latest diagnostic techniques, and the best non-surgical and surgical approaches to managing this condition. Listen for expert insights on how to relieve that radiating neck pain!

A board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeon and partner at Fox Valley Orthopedics in Geneva, IL a suburb of Chicago, Dr. Lauren Matteini specializes in the care and treatment of the whole spine – cervical, thoracic, and lumbar areas. Dr. Matteini treats conditions such as nerve impingement, disc herniation, and stenosis alongside more complex procedures to treat deformity, scoliosis, or spine issues requiring revision. Degenerative disc conditions are common in her practice, stemming from both injuries and age-related deterioration.

Dr. Matteini graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC, and proceeded to Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, for her M.D. After medical school, Dr. Matteini completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, followed by a Spine fellowship at University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.

Goal of episode: To develop a baseline knowledge of cervical radiculopathy.

In this episode, we cover:

• Difference between radiculopathy, myelopathy, and myeloradiculopathy.
• Some causes of cervical radiculopathy.
• The anatomy of the spinal cord/nerve roots and their corresponding vertebrae.
• The typical non-op treatment for cervical radiculopathy.
• And many more.

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Link to articles to read more:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24603824/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34216784/

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This episode is sponsored by St John Associates.

St. John Associates is a physician recruiting firm that was recommended to us by one of our listeners. They’ve been around for over 33 years, matched thousands of physicians with healthcare employers across the country, and their services are completely free to job seeking physicians. Their orthopedic surgery team, one of the top national recruiting teams in the ortho market, has over 18 years of experience and hundreds of matches in all ortho subspecialties. Visit them at StJohnJobs.com/Ortho to get started with your completely free orthopedic job search today.

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We host Michael Johnson in this episode as we discuss physician contracts and break down key elements every physician should know. From analyzing deals and understanding compensation models to navigating noncompete clauses and malpractice insurance, we cover it all!

Michael Johnson graduated from Tulane Law School in 2014 and founded Michael Johnson Legal (MJL) in 2019 after practicing in business, insurance, and construction litigation. He founded MJL due to his passion for physicians. He believed they are underrepresented and untrained on the legal and business side of medicine, and felt that it was a worthy career pursuit to change this balance of power. His superpower is simplifying complexity into actionable advice.

One legal myth he loves to debunk for clients is the myth that all physicians need to work a full throttle 1.0 FTE to succeed in their careers. He believes that for some physicians, this may be the ideal; however, for others, working something less than a 1.0 FTE may, in fact, protect the physician from moral injury and burnout, leading the physician to take better care of themself and prolong their career in medicine, ultimately benefiting more patients in the long run.

Michael Johnson graduated with a B.S. from Auburn Montgomery in 2010 and served as captain of the tennis team. He also competed in the entry levels of professional tennis, junior Wimbledon, and for Team USA’s Junior Davis Cup squad. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, platform tennis, golf, and spending time with his wife and kids.

In this episode, we answer questions which you might have on navigating and negotiating contracts like a pro like;

• How should physicians analyze and negotiate their contracts?
• What’s the difference between academic, hospital, and private practice deals?
• Compensation: What’s included and what should you be aware of?
• Noncompetes, exit strategies, and termination rights: What’s negotiable?
• Are tail insurance and moonlighting opportunities really negotiable?
• Signing bonuses: What’s the catch?
• And much more!

For listeners in medical school, residency, or fellowship, Michael's team would love the opportunity to do a free virtual didactics training on physician contracts for your program. Feel free to contact the team at contact@michaeljohnsonlegal.com

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This episode is sponsored by St John Associates.

St. John Associates is a physician recruiting firm that was recommended to us by one of our listeners. They’ve been around for over 33 years, matched thousands of physicians with healthcare employers across the country, and their services are completely free to job seeking physicians. Their orthopedic surgery team, one of the top national recruiting teams in the ortho market, has over 18 years of experience and hundreds of matches in all ortho subspecialties. Visit them at StJohnJobs.com/Ortho to get started with your completely free orthopedic job search today.

Following that link will let them know that you found them through us.

Link to articles to read more:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32491641/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21885701/

Ortho Essentials 101: The #1 prep course for orthopaedic surgery rotations and intern year. Join over 100 others and learn Orthopaedics! courses.naileditortho.com

This episode is sponsored by St John Associates.

St. John Associates is a physician recruiting firm that was recommended to us by one of our listeners. They’ve been around for over 33 years, matched thousands of physicians with healthcare employers across the country, and their services are completely free to job seeking physicians. Their orthopedic surgery team, one of the top national recruiting teams in the ortho market, has over 18 years of experience and hundreds of matches in all ortho subspecialties. Visit them at StJohnJobs.com/Ortho to get started with your completely free orthopedic job search today.

Following that link will let them know that you found them through us.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Mora to discuss Pectoralis Major Tendon Tears — a serious but increasingly common injury in muscular males aged 20-40, especially those who bench press or use anabolic steroids.

Dr. Mora is a native of Orange County. He graduated from Anaheim High School in Orange County CA, and went on to complete his training at UC Irvine where he earned top of his class honors with his induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society honors. From there, he completed his Orthopedic Surgery training at USC, followed by the completion of a Sports Medicine, Cartilage, Shoulder, and Knee Fellowship at Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medical Group.

He is currently practicing Orthopedic Surgery in Orange County, California. Dr. Mora’s practice focuses on sports related trauma, knee ligament and cartilage repair, shoulder rotator cuff and instability, hip arthroscopy and partial knee replacement and ACL reconstruction. He sees athletes of all levels including professional soccer and UFC/MMA. He is team doctor for the Anaheim Bolts pro indoor soccer team and Foothill High School. Some of the procedures he performs include Cartilage transplantation (Genzyme), partial custom knee replacement, OATS, tibial osteotomies, meniscus transplant, knee ligament reconstruction, shoulder reconstruction, elbow arthroscopy, hip arthroscopy, platelet rich plasma and adult stem cell injections. Dr. Mora’s family heritage is Peruvian. He speaks fluent Spanish.

Goal of episode: To develop a baseline knowledge of pectoralis major tendon tears.

In this episode, we cover:

• Common patient populations & injury mechanisms

• Detailed pec anatomy breakdown

• What to look for during H&P (yes, that loss of pec contour!)

• Imaging essentials—why MRI is your best friend

• When non-op treatment makes sense (and when it really doesn’t)

• Surgical tips for acute vs. chronic tears + allograft considerations

• Post-op protocol that gets your patients back to function safely

This episode is sponsored by Arthrex:

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covered in a series of videos that includes an overview, treatment options, a surgical
animation, and more. Plus, it's regularly updated to reflect the latest research. Educate,
engage, and empower your patients. Visit Patient.OrthoPedia.com today. OrthoPedia
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This episode is sponsored by Arthrex:

Do you ever find yourself explaining the same orthopedic conditions over and over to
your patients? Save time and enhance patient understanding with OrthoPedia Patient.
This incredible website offers a comprehensive library of videos on everything from
shoulder arthritis to ACL tears, all in patient-friendly language. Each condition is
covered in a series of videos that includes an overview, treatment options, a surgical
animation, and more. Plus, it's regularly updated to reflect the latest research. Educate,
engage, and empower your patients. Visit Patient.OrthoPedia.com today. OrthoPedia
Patient—Educate, Engage, Empower.

Is term life insurance the right choice for you? Find out in this episode as our guest, Lawrence Keller joins us to discuss term life insurance and break down:

✅ What term life insurance is & how it works.
✅ The key differences between term and whole life insurance.
✅ Why some choose term over whole life.
✅ The different types of term policies (fixed, increasing, decreasing, annual renewable).
✅ The benefits of term life insurance.
✅ Whether young doctors really need life insurance.

Lawrence B. Keller is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and the founder of Physician Financial Services, a company dealing exclusively with the financial needs and concerns of members of the medical profession. Mr. Keller has spent the last thirty three years providing insurance and investment products and services to resident, fellow and attending physicians. These include, but are not limited to, disability income insurance, life insurance, and investments.

Mr. Keller represents many well-respected companies in the financial services industry, which allows him the flexibility to provide unbiased advice and help recommend products that best suit each individuals needs and concerns. Recognizing that a physician's time is limited, and in an effort to remain knowledgeable to provide the most value to his clients, Mr. Keller has obtained his CFP® certification as well as earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) and Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designations.

St. John Associates is a physician recruiting firm that was recommended to us by one of our listeners. They’ve been around for over 33 years, matched thousands of physicians with healthcare employers across the country, and their services are completely free to job seeking physicians. Their orthopedic surgery team, one of the top national recruiting teams in the ortho market, has over 18 years of experience and hundreds of matches in all ortho subspecialties. Visit them at StJohnJobs.com/Ortho to get started with your completely free orthopedic job search today.

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We welcome Dr. Humbyrd once again in this episode as we explore the continuum of Achilles tendinopathy. From tendinosis & microtears to peritendinitis, we break down the clinical signs, imaging findings, and the latest treatment options—both non-operative and surgical.

Dr. Humbyrd received her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and her M.D. from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. During medical school, she participated in a month-long ethics fellowship at the University of Oxford. After medical school, Dr. Humbyrd completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine followed by a foot and ankle fellowship at Mercy Medical Center.

Dr. Humbyrd specializes in the treatment of post-traumatic arthritis and complex sports injuries of the foot and ankle, as well as foot and ankle deformities and arthritis. She has extensive surgical experience in complex reconstructions, including ankle replacement.

Dr. Humbyrd is Chief of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics at the University of Pennsylvania, Founder and Director of Program in Surgical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Goal of episode: To develop a baseline knowledge of achilles tendinopathy.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ How to recognize Achilles tendinopathy in the clinic
✅ Imaging clues: X-ray vs. MRI findings 🩻
✅ Best non-op treatments: PT, PRP, shockwave & more
✅ When surgery is necessary & which procedures work best

This episode is sponsored by Arthrex:

Do you ever find yourself explaining the same orthopedic conditions over and over to
your patients? Save time and enhance patient understanding with OrthoPedia Patient.
This incredible website offers a comprehensive library of videos on everything from
shoulder arthritis to ACL tears, all in patient-friendly language. Each condition is
covered in a series of videos that includes an overview, treatment options, a surgical
animation, and more. Plus, it's regularly updated to reflect the latest research. Educate,
engage, and empower your patients. Visit Patient.OrthoPedia.com today. OrthoPedia
Patient—Educate, Engage, Empower.