When the X-rays don't add up, do you trust the scan or your gut? In this case, an 82-year-old woman was diagnosed with a hip fracture—but something wasn’t right. No hematoma, no clear break... just a nagging feeling of doubt. This surgery took an unexpected turn, teaching a critical lesson about second-guessing diagnoses in the OR.

Tune in to hear how one small oversight could have been avoided with just one more test.

This episode is sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

Filled with content that has been vetted by some of the top names in orthopaedics, the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge (ROCK) program sets the standard for orthopaedic education. Whether ROCK is incorporated into your residency curriculum, or you use it independently as a study tool, the educational content on ROCK is always free to residents. You’ll gain the insights and confidence needed to ensure a successful future as a board-certified surgeon who delivers the best patient care. Log on at https://rock.aaos.org/.

In this episode, we break down the anatomy of the finger, the root causes of Trigger Finger, and what makes it so common. We discuss its symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and the various treatment options available—from non-invasive therapies to surgical interventions.

Joining us for expert insights is Dr. Nick Golinvaux (also known as Dr. G), who shares key information about the condition, including the different stages, treatment techniques, and some critical considerations for both pediatric and adult patients.

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“Dr. G” was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He spent fifteen years pursuing his medical education at Yale, Vanderbilt, and Harvard. He has returned to Colorado and specializes in state-of-the-art surgical treatment of the hand & upper extremity.

You can find Dr. G most active at his weekly orthopedic newsletter called Rules of Thumb (rulesofthumb.nickgolinvauxmd.com/join) or on social at nickgolinvauxmd on most platforms.

Goal of episode: To develop a baseline knowledge of trigger finger.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Finger anatomy
• Pathogenesis
• Epidemiology
• History + Physical Exam
• Grading
• and many more.

This episode is sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

Filled with content that has been vetted by some of the top names in orthopaedics, the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge (ROCK) program sets the standard for orthopaedic education. Whether ROCK is incorporated into your residency curriculum, or you use it independently as a study tool, the educational content on ROCK is always free to residents. You’ll gain the insights and confidence needed to ensure a successful future as a board-certified surgeon who delivers the best patient care. Log on at https://rock.aaos.org/.

Forget the stress and anxiety—taxes don’t have to be scary. Joining us, in this episode of our Orthofinance series, is Sugey Piedra as we discuss how to approach taxes with confidence, save money, and even uncover opportunities you never knew existed.

As an enrolled agent and 20+ year certified tax preparer, Sugey Piedra likes to make her clients’ money work for them so that they don’t have to work forever.

In her daily work as co-founder of Prominence Business & Wealth Management, Sugey supports high-earning, service-based business owners achieve long-term wealth through a holistic approach to financial services, providing bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning and tax strategy under one roof.

Together with her two sisters/co-founders, Sugey runs the business, and also hosts and produces Tax Talk with HeyHey Podcast, where they provide insights into business taxes, wealth building and what it means to really create financial freedom. Besides her own show, Sugey has also been featured on Sell Without Selling.

When she’s not helping service-based business owners to grow their income, Sugey enjoys traveling, horseback riding and working on her own growth mindset.

In this episode, Sugey shares insights into tax savings strategies as she answers questions like:

• What's the mindset we should have when it comes to taxes?
• What's the difference between a tax strategist and one who prepares your taxes?
• What does it cost to hire a tax strategist?
• and many more.

This episode is sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

Filled with content that has been vetted by some of the top names in orthopaedics, the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge (ROCK) program sets the standard for orthopaedic education.

Whether ROCK is incorporated into your residency curriculum, or you use it independently as a study tool, the educational content on ROCK is always free to residents. You’ll gain the insights and confidence needed to ensure a successful future as a board-certified surgeon who delivers the best patient care. Log on at https://rock.aaos.org/.