David M. Bennett MD (FAAOS, FPOSNA, DABOS)
@davembmd.bsky.social
Pediatric Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon In Phoenix Arizona. Father of 4. Grandad. Surgical innovation. Additive prototyping. Woodwork. Applied regression analysis. Author. Curious.
Does a hospital exist to help doctors care for patients or does patient care exist to provide metrics to support a hospital?
November 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Does a hospital exist to help doctors care for patients or does patient care exist to provide metrics to support a hospital?
If we as physicians keep doing what we have always done we will keep getting what we are getting now.
We need an artifice: some kind of apophthegm or gambit to add to our playbook.
We need an artifice: some kind of apophthegm or gambit to add to our playbook.
November 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
If we as physicians keep doing what we have always done we will keep getting what we are getting now.
We need an artifice: some kind of apophthegm or gambit to add to our playbook.
We need an artifice: some kind of apophthegm or gambit to add to our playbook.
Writing a musical about a meeting that should have been an email
November 11, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Writing a musical about a meeting that should have been an email
On behalf of the Arizona Orthopaedic Society, we affirm our support for the joint statement issued by the Arizona Medical Association and partner organizations. Our members share a unified commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care grounded in scientific integrity & professional expertise.
November 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
On behalf of the Arizona Orthopaedic Society, we affirm our support for the joint statement issued by the Arizona Medical Association and partner organizations. Our members share a unified commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care grounded in scientific integrity & professional expertise.
Scary time to be traveling.
November 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Scary time to be traveling.
In 1994 I toured Taylor Guitars, sure I’d build like PRS (having gone to luthier school at 13.) Then my brother’s arthrogryposis widened my path & I chose orthopaedics due to similarity and in spite of a mountain of obstacles. Don’t EVER self-reject. It’s also okay to be a little delusional.
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In 1994 I toured Taylor Guitars, sure I’d build like PRS (having gone to luthier school at 13.) Then my brother’s arthrogryposis widened my path & I chose orthopaedics due to similarity and in spite of a mountain of obstacles. Don’t EVER self-reject. It’s also okay to be a little delusional.
In the 90s I had the most 90s haircut ever.
Abstract submitted Vs. Abstract rejected:
Abstract submitted Vs. Abstract rejected:
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
In the 90s I had the most 90s haircut ever.
Abstract submitted Vs. Abstract rejected:
Abstract submitted Vs. Abstract rejected:
Reposted by David M. Bennett MD (FAAOS, FPOSNA, DABOS)
3D printers are safe in the office. Median printers/room: 2, with 10 ppl present. Airborne particles/VOCs <1 μm were negligible. Static measures across 2 sites showed no rise above baseline. Symptoms (e.g., runny nose, headache) in 17 of 146 surveyed improved subjectively on off-days.
December 31, 2024 at 1:40 AM
3D printers are safe in the office. Median printers/room: 2, with 10 ppl present. Airborne particles/VOCs <1 μm were negligible. Static measures across 2 sites showed no rise above baseline. Symptoms (e.g., runny nose, headache) in 17 of 146 surveyed improved subjectively on off-days.
Some of the pearls I took away from ICEOS this morning:
November 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Some of the pearls I took away from ICEOS this morning:
Fantastic talk by @DrGrantHogue at Boston Children’s and @Harvard at ICEOS on AI workflows in spinal deformity (involuntary hues appearance in photo by my former co-fellow @drmwelborn 😂)
November 6, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Fantastic talk by @DrGrantHogue at Boston Children’s and @Harvard at ICEOS on AI workflows in spinal deformity (involuntary hues appearance in photo by my former co-fellow @drmwelborn 😂)
I for one admire her ambition.
The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau https://theonion.com/the-onions-exclusive-interview-with-katy-perry-and-justin-trudeau/
November 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I for one admire her ambition.
Reposted by David M. Bennett MD (FAAOS, FPOSNA, DABOS)
The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau https://theonion.com/the-onions-exclusive-interview-with-katy-perry-and-justin-trudeau/
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau https://theonion.com/the-onions-exclusive-interview-with-katy-perry-and-justin-trudeau/
There is some kind of radiation induced epigenetic aneurism exchange between me and my grandson.
November 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
There is some kind of radiation induced epigenetic aneurism exchange between me and my grandson.
Hey @audible your book purchase system isn’t good. Please fix it.
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Hey @audible your book purchase system isn’t good. Please fix it.
We have 3 articles coming out on 3D printing soon. Stay tuned. Romie Gibly, Matthew Halanski, Dr. Edward Oates, Michael Galvez, MD Cameron Jeffers, Melissa Esparza, Kareem Hassan
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
We have 3 articles coming out on 3D printing soon. Stay tuned. Romie Gibly, Matthew Halanski, Dr. Edward Oates, Michael Galvez, MD Cameron Jeffers, Melissa Esparza, Kareem Hassan
Great commentary by Lisa Cannada MD mailchi.mp/44e3d886af29...
On my article on Call pay mailchi.mp/8dd7b9c77562...
On my article on Call pay mailchi.mp/8dd7b9c77562...
AOA This Week
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November 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Great commentary by Lisa Cannada MD mailchi.mp/44e3d886af29...
On my article on Call pay mailchi.mp/8dd7b9c77562...
On my article on Call pay mailchi.mp/8dd7b9c77562...
From Dr. Mauffrey
November 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
From Dr. Mauffrey
If you or a friend have interest in joining the orthopaedic division as an MA at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in the East Valley (Mercy Gilbert/Mesa East Valley); please reach out to our management supervisor Q Harris! qharris@phoenixchildrens.com and/or DM me.
October 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
If you or a friend have interest in joining the orthopaedic division as an MA at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in the East Valley (Mercy Gilbert/Mesa East Valley); please reach out to our management supervisor Q Harris! qharris@phoenixchildrens.com and/or DM me.
Last year for Halloween I made the mistake of trying to impress the children with my elegant class by giving out Ghirardelli squares and almost got toilet papered.
October 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Last year for Halloween I made the mistake of trying to impress the children with my elegant class by giving out Ghirardelli squares and almost got toilet papered.
Should it not be an imposition, please allow me to graciously offer you my kindest regards as you proceed with the business of the day. I would like to also take this opportunity to extend my best wishes for your adventures in the hours ahead; may they be filled with all due success and serenity.
October 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Should it not be an imposition, please allow me to graciously offer you my kindest regards as you proceed with the business of the day. I would like to also take this opportunity to extend my best wishes for your adventures in the hours ahead; may they be filled with all due success and serenity.
I now retire as the tide withdraws beneath the silver of the moon, discreet in its motion yet resolute in its rhythm. May the hours ahead move with calm precision and the dignity of ordered thought.
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 AM
I now retire as the tide withdraws beneath the silver of the moon, discreet in its motion yet resolute in its rhythm. May the hours ahead move with calm precision and the dignity of ordered thought.