
"Orthopaedic Breakthroughs and Patient-Centered Care" with Dr. James Guyton
01/29/25 • 33 min
As an orthopaedic surgeon who’s spent more than 30 years working at Campbell Clinic, Dr. James Guyton has witnessed some incredible innovations and shifts in the way we deliver care. In this episode, Dr. Guyton shares his perspective on the changes he’s seen throughout his career, especially in his specialty of hip and knee replacements. Dr. Guyton also offers advice to listeners who are considering a joint replacement and explains how they can think about longevity after a surgery like this.
Episode Recap:
- Today we’re talking with Dr. James Guyton, an orthopaedic surgeon and leader in hip and knee replacements (1:08)
- What’s stayed the same in your 3 decades at Campbell Clinic? (3:38)
- How have hip and knee replacements evolved throughout your career? (5:04)
- What helps you stay committed to learning? (7:26)
- Can you tell us about the innovation of outpatient hip replacements? (8:48)
- What are the common types of hip replacements today? (12:05)
- What have you learned about patients throughout your career? (20:00)
- How should patients think about longevity after a replacement? (23:22)
- Where do you see Campbell Clinic heading? (29:24)
- What would you say to someone who’s considering a joint replacement? (31:47)
Links and Resources:
As an orthopaedic surgeon who’s spent more than 30 years working at Campbell Clinic, Dr. James Guyton has witnessed some incredible innovations and shifts in the way we deliver care. In this episode, Dr. Guyton shares his perspective on the changes he’s seen throughout his career, especially in his specialty of hip and knee replacements. Dr. Guyton also offers advice to listeners who are considering a joint replacement and explains how they can think about longevity after a surgery like this.
Episode Recap:
- Today we’re talking with Dr. James Guyton, an orthopaedic surgeon and leader in hip and knee replacements (1:08)
- What’s stayed the same in your 3 decades at Campbell Clinic? (3:38)
- How have hip and knee replacements evolved throughout your career? (5:04)
- What helps you stay committed to learning? (7:26)
- Can you tell us about the innovation of outpatient hip replacements? (8:48)
- What are the common types of hip replacements today? (12:05)
- What have you learned about patients throughout your career? (20:00)
- How should patients think about longevity after a replacement? (23:22)
- Where do you see Campbell Clinic heading? (29:24)
- What would you say to someone who’s considering a joint replacement? (31:47)
Links and Resources:
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"Faith, Family, and Orthopaedics: The Campbell Clinic Legacy" with Campbell Clinic CEO Daniel Shumate
In a healthcare landscape that’s increasingly impacted by rising costs of care and consolidation by large health systems, Campbell Clinic stands apart. In this episode, CEO Daniel Shumate joins the podcast to talk about the factors that make Campbell Clinic so unique, from its history at the forefront of orthopaedics to its patient first model to its organizational culture. Daniel also talks about the impact Campbell Clinic is making both in Memphis and around the world, and he shares powerful stories that demonstrate the company’s mission in action.
Episode Recap:
- Today we’re talking with Campbell Clinic CEO Daniel Shumate (0:01:21)
- Can you tell us about your job running Campbell Clinic? (0:02:25)
- What makes Campbell Clinic unique among other orthopaedic practices? (0:05:49)
- What role does faith play in the organization? (0:15:21)
- Can you tell us about Campbell Clinic’s legacy around the world? (0:19:23)
- How will orthopaedics look different in 10-20 years? (0:34:07)
- What is Campbell Clinic doing for the international community? (0:44:09)
- Where is Campbell Clinic headed next? (0:51:40)
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As a primary care sports medicine physician, Dr. Joshua Brandon knows that exercise and lifelong health go hand in hand. In this episode, he joins the podcast to discuss some of the most common misconceptions about exercise and the way it impacts our health. He also explains how movement can help with conditions like osteoporosis and arthritis, and he shares his predictions for the future of sports medicine.
Episode Recap:
- Today we’re talking with Dr. Joshua Brandon about moving better and staying healthy (1:22)
- What do people misunderstand about the link between exercise and health? (5:05)
- How do exercise and nutrition work together? (8:28)
- What should people know about exercise and osteoporosis or arthritis? (12:06)
- Why is bedside manner so important, and how does Campbell Clinic prioritize it? (16:58)
- How is technology impacting exercise? (18:49)
- What would you say to a loved one who wants to change their lifestyle? (20:08)
- Where are orthopaedics and sports medicine headed? (21:06)
- What does Campbell Clinic add to this community? (26:22)
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