Beyond the Scalpel Podcast Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:39:14 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2638673 en-us © 2026 Beyond the Scalpel Podcast yes 218cdc23-05f0-5e0a-ae61-2e04f8f5d164 gracie@bellmontpartners.com Sonex Health episodic false The future of hand surgery is becoming less invasive, more accessible and increasingly powered by ultrasound-guided procedures. But what exactly does this look like in practice? Beyond the Scalpel Podcast explores the answers.

 

Join hosts Drs. Darryl Barnes and Jay Smith, co-founders of Sonex Health, for insightful conversations with the innovators, leaders and visionaries in ultrasound-guided hand surgery. Each episode will interview hand surgeons in two parts, including:

 

·The Surgeon’s Perspective: A flagship episode around each surgeon’s unique journey and practice transformation by using ultrasound-guided procedures.

·In Focus: A companion episode with a deeper dive on evidence, implementation and future trends for ultrasound-guided care and technology. 

 

Listen, subscribe or share with a colleague today to learn about the latest in ultrasound-guided procedures. Visit sonexhealth.com for additional information. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Sonex Health gracie@bellmontpartners.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6wez18pdyr40lx99zi79vr5vg247?.jpg Beyond the Scalpel Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2638673 In Focus: Demystifying MSK Ultrasound for the Hand Surgeon With Dr. Steven Niedermeier In Focus: Demystifying MSK Ultrasound for the Hand Surgeon With Dr. Steven Niedermeier In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel: In Focus, Drs. Darryl Barnes and Jay Smith interview Dr. Steven Niedermeier, Orthopedic Surgeon and Hand Specialist at Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Niedermeier discusses the current ultrasound evidence base, where to begin with training, what makes a successful ultrasound practice and how surgeon training will evolve over the next 10 years. 

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

[0:15] Introduction

[1:01] The Evidence

[8:59] Implementation 

[15:45] Looking Ahead

[26:51] In Focus Fast Round

[28:22] Bonus Wrap-Up

 

CONNECT:

Connect with Dr. Niedermeier: https://www.stevenniedermeiermd.com/

Learn more about Sonex Health: https://www.sonexhealth.com/

 

TRANSCRIPTION:

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]]> In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel: In Focus, Drs. Darryl Barnes and Jay Smith interview Dr. Steven Niedermeier, Orthopedic Surgeon and Hand Specialist at Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Niedermeier discusses the current ultrasound evidence base, where to begin with training, what makes a successful ultrasound practice and how surgeon training will evolve over the next 10 years. 

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

[0:15] Introduction

[1:01] The Evidence

[8:59] Implementation 

[15:45] Looking Ahead

[26:51] In Focus Fast Round

[28:22] Bonus Wrap-Up

 

CONNECT:

Connect with Dr. Niedermeier: https://www.stevenniedermeiermd.com/

Learn more about Sonex Health: https://www.sonexhealth.com/

 

TRANSCRIPTION:

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]]> Sonex Health Buzzsprout-19756024 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0500 1820 1 1 bonus false The Surgeon’s Perspective: Demystifying MSK Ultrasound for the Hand Surgeon With Dr. Steven Niedermeier The Surgeon’s Perspective: Demystifying MSK Ultrasound for the Hand Surgeon With Dr. Steven Niedermeier In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel: The Surgeon’s Perspective, Drs. Darryl Barnes and Jay Smith interview Dr. Steven Niedermeier, Orthopedic Surgeon and Hand Specialist at Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Niedermeier shares his journey learning how to use ultrasound as a hand surgeon, how the technology aligns with his approach to patient care and his perspective on the future of hand surgery. 

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [1:48] Meet the Surgeon
  • [9:58] Discovering Ultrasound
  • [12:55] The Learning Curve
  • [24:58] Changing Practice
  • [33:32] Advice to Fellow Surgeons
  • [35:38] The Next Case
  • [44:22] Closing

 

CONNECT:

 

TRANSCRIPTION:

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]]> In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel: The Surgeon’s Perspective, Drs. Darryl Barnes and Jay Smith interview Dr. Steven Niedermeier, Orthopedic Surgeon and Hand Specialist at Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Niedermeier shares his journey learning how to use ultrasound as a hand surgeon, how the technology aligns with his approach to patient care and his perspective on the future of hand surgery. 

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [1:48] Meet the Surgeon
  • [9:58] Discovering Ultrasound
  • [12:55] The Learning Curve
  • [24:58] Changing Practice
  • [33:32] Advice to Fellow Surgeons
  • [35:38] The Next Case
  • [44:22] Closing

 

CONNECT:

 

TRANSCRIPTION:

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