Revolutionizing Fracture Care: The Future of Orthopaedic Trauma with William T. Obremskey, MD, FAOA

Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA Podcast

Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA Podcast
Revolutionizing Fracture Care: The Future of Orthopaedic Trauma with William T. Obremskey, MD, FAOA
Apr 09, 2025
The American Orthopaedic Association

Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FACS, FAOA, discussed the future of orthopaedic trauma with William T. Obremskey, MD, FAOA, Director of Orthopaedic Trauma at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Obremskey shares his vision for the future of orthopaedic trauma surgery, focusing on reducing complications through advanced technologies and improved practices.

Perhaps most thought-provoking is Dr. Obremskey's perspective that some of the most impactful advances may not come from fancy technology at all—but from addressing underlying patient factors like smoking cessation and blood sugar control that dramatically affect healing outcomes. The future of trauma care involves both cutting-edge science and fundamental public health initiatives working in tandem.