The innovations we see in orthopaedic treatment today are the result of years of rigorous research. In this episode, Campbell Clinic Foundation Senior Research Manager Margaret Knack joins the podcast to explain how that process happens. She describes the tangible advancements she’s seen in treatment over the past 20 years and explains how the studies she’s working on today might help shape the future of orthopaedics. She also discusses some exciting new innovations in biologics and non-traditional treatments, shares her perspective on how GLP-1s impact orthopaedics, and more.

Episode Recap:

• In this episode, Margaret Knack shares a behind-the-scenes look at the research that shapes orthopaedic care (1:21)
• How did you transition from nursing to research? (2:37)
• What makes Campbell Clinic’s research unique? (6:26)
• Can you share an example of how research changes treatment? (9:11)
• Just how much research is the foundation involved in? (14:27)
• What has changed because of research in the last 20 years? (17:38)
• What are some of your favorite studies you’ve participated in? (21:42)
• How does collaboration play a key role in the foundation’s work? (24:48)
• Can you tell us about your award-winning elbow study? (27:01)
• Why do biologics and other non-traditional treatments excite you the most right now? (28:56)
• What is your dream study? (33:06)
• What would you say to a young nurse or researcher today? (37:02)

Links and Resources:

Campbell Clinic

Campbell’s Operative Orthopaedics Textbook

Campbell Clinic Foundation 

Jenny Turner Koltnow’s episode on the Campbell Clinic Foundation

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