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RAPM Focus is devoted to exploring the provocative and impactful aspects of the research published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM) - rapm.bmj.com. Authors are joined by Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Brian Sites, and other members of the RAPM Editorial Board to discuss and debate the findings that matter most for clinicians, patients, and policy makers. Topical coverage includes all aspects of acute, perioperative, transitional, and chronic pain medicine. At RAPM, we believe well-done pain medicine improves health and well-being. Thanks for joining us. @RAPM_Online Podcast and music produced by Dan Langa. Language: en-gb Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 55: Regional Anesthesia for Distal Radius Fracture Repair: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study of Perioperative Outcomes and Postoperative Healthcare Utilization
Tuesday, 15 September, 2026
Editor-in-Chief Brian Sites, MD, explores the use of regional anesthesia for distal radius fracture repair with Edward Yap, MD, and David Zeltser, MD, based on the results of their multicenter retrospective cohort study. Their discussion follows the June 2026 publication of their original research paper, “Regional Anesthesia for Distal Radius Fracture Repair: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study of Perioperative Outcomes and Postoperative Healthcare Utilization.” Dr. Yap is an anesthesiologist at Kaiser Permanente Northern California and a physician researcher in the TPMG DARE Program, with a joint appointment as associate clinical professor at University of California, San Francisco. His research spans perioperative outcomes, population health, comparative effectiveness, and implementation science across surgical populations. Dr. Zeltser is a board-certified orthopedic hand and wrist surgeon at Kaiser Permanente Washington, where he also serves as Interim Associate Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery. Over a decade of practice, he has developed a keen interest in perioperative pain control shaped by direct patient feedback, coordinating closely with anesthesia colleagues on nerve block utilization for outpatient upper extremity surgery. His research, conducted through the Kaiser Permanente National Implant Registries and KPNC clinical databases, spans elbow arthroplasty outcomes, distal radius fractures, and healthcare utilization in integrated health systems. *The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice, and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care, or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others. Podcast and music produced by Dan Langa. Find us on X @RAPMOnline, LinkedIn @Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, Facebook @Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, and Instagram @RAPM_Online.
