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Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip/Knee Replacement Specialist, Cory Calendine, MD, Nashville/Brentwood/Franklin https://linktr.ee/corycalendinemd
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22/07/2025

Dr. René Gerónimo Favaloro (1923-2000)
One of cardiac surgery’s most transformative figures, Dr. Favaloro advanced coronary artery disease treatment by pioneering coronary artery bypass grafting technique. Born in La Plata, Argentina, Favaloro’s journey from rural physician to cardiovascular surgery exemplifies dedication to medical excellence and patient care. After graduating (National University of La Plata, 1949), he spent 12 yrs serving as a rural doctor in Jacinto Arauz, developing innovative healthcare delivery systems for underserved populations
In 1962, Dr. Favaloro relocated to Cleveland Clinic, where he worked alongside F. Mason Sones Jr., the father of coronary angiography. In May 1967, Dr. Favaloro performed his first coronary bypass operation using an interposed saphenous vein graft, followed by direct aortocoronary bypasses. His standardization of the coronary artery bypass grafting technique marked a milestone in - saving countless lives worldwide. He established rigorous training protocols, mentored hundreds of cardiac surgeons, and maintained meticulous documentation enabling widespread adoption of CABG techniques. His 1970 publication “Surgical Treatment of Coronary Arteriosclerosis” became a cornerstone reference in cardiovascular surgery. Returning to Argentina in 1971, Dr. Favaloro founded the Favaloro Foundation, combining clinical excellence, medical education and research. His legacy encompasses not only technical surgical advancement but also humanitarian commitment to accessible cardiac care - the undisputed father of modern coronary bypass surgery.
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03/03/2025

🦿Knee Replacement Trends 2025
📊 Key Trends according to latest American Joint Replacement Registry data:
• Average patient age remains stable at 67.6 yrs for total knee and 64.5 yrs for partial knee arthroplasty
• Length of stay has significantly decreased from 2.9 dys (2012) to 1.1 dys (2023) for TKA, and from 2.2 to 0.5 dys for
• Posterior stabilized designs remain most common but are declining, while medial congruent designs show increasing popularity
• Cementless fixation usage has grown from 1.9% (2012) to 21.8% (2023)
• Highly cross-linked polyethylene is the most used bearing material (45.9%), followed by antioxidant polyethylene (39.5%)
• Robotic assistance has increased >6-fold in the past 6 yrs to 15.9% of procedures
• Patellar resurfacing remains predominant but has gradually declined from 95.9% (2012) to 87.0% (2023)
• Home discharge rates have increased w/ 96.3% of patients now discharged home
• Infection remains most common reason for revision, followed by mechanical loosening
• Unicompartmental represents ~3.7% of all knee replacement but shows significantly higher revision rates than total knee arthroplasty
• Cruciate retaining/ultracongruent implants are associated with reduced rates of cumulative revision vs posterior stabilized designs
The data is clear — knee replacement surgery continues to become less invasive, more precise, and more patient-friendly. If knee pain is limiting your life, today’s innovations may offer better solutions than ever before.
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01/03/2025

Trends in Hip Replacement 2025
🔹Mean procedure count per surgeon has increased to 44.3 procedures annually, with an interquartile range of 6-62 procedures
🔹Avg patient age remains stable at 65.6 yrs
🔹Length of stay has significantly ⬇️ from 2.9 days in 2012 to 1.1 days in 2023
🔹Ceramic femoral head usage continues to ⬆️ and is now the most commonly used material, accounting for over 80% of cases in recent yrs
🔹Dual mobility bearing use has leveled off at around 8-10% of cases after yrs of steady increase
🔹Cementless femoral fixation remains dominant, though cemented fixation showed a slight ⬆️ to 5% in 2023, the highest since inception
🔹Cemented femoral components showed significantly lower revision rates due to periprosthetic fracture compared to cementless components
🔹Robotics utilization has almost tripled since 2017, now used in 6.6% of cases
🔹Home discharge rates have ⬆️ significantly, with 92% of patients now discharged directly home
🔹36mm heads continue to be the most commonly used femoral head size, though larger heads (≥40mm) have shown slight increases
🔹Use of conventional polyethylene has nearly vanished (

24/02/2025

What (3) words would you use to describe “Being a doctor...”?
Sir James Paget (1814-1899), English Surgeon/Pathologist: As a young medical student at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, he made his first groundbreaking discovery - identifying the parasitic worm causing trichinosis. Despite enduring 7 yrs of financial hardship, making only £15 annually, he persevered by writing medical journals and cataloging museum specimens. Paget’s keen observational skills and methodical approach led to numerous landmark discoveries, including Paget’s disease of bone and Paget’s disease of the breast. His masterwork “Lectures on Surgical Pathology” (1853) established pathology as a cornerstone of modern medicine, emphasizing microscopic examination in understanding diseases.
Known for his exceptional eloquence and teaching ability, Paget served as surgeon to Queen Victoria and became a baronet in 1871. Together with Rudolf Virchow, he laid the foundation for scientific medical pathology, bridging the gap between laboratory research and clinical practice.
💡 Fun fact: In 1886, following a famous murder trial acquittal, Paget made his memorable quip: “Now that she has been acquitted for murder and cannot be tried again, she should tell us in the interest of science how she did it!”
Paget’s legacy lives on through his contributions to medical education, surgical practice, and his enduring message about the unity of science and medicine.
“Being a doctor offers the most complete and constant union of those three qualities which have the greatest charm for pure and active minds—novelty, utility, and charity.”

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About Dr. Cory Calendine

Cory Calendine, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, followed by fellowship training in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee at the world-renowned Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute in Alexandria, Virginia.

Dr. Calendine currently serves as chief of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery for Williamson Medical Center, where he often hosts national and international visiting surgeons who come to learn the latest techniques. He also serves as an elite reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty, and in 2018 was selected to serve as a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Blueprint Development Exercise Work Group, which creates content for national credentialing exams. Dr. Calendine also lectures nationally and internationally on joint replacement, most recently at the 2018 Chinese Hip Society in Guiyang, China.

When he’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Calendine enjoys golf, movies, racquetball, youth ministry and weightlifting. He also dedicates his time to various nonprofit groups, such as Mission UpReach, City of Children and the Sarah Walker Foundation.