Why Research Matters Even in a Busy Spine Practice | Podcast with Dr. Waeel Hamouda - Part 1

In this insightful podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Waeel Hamouda, an accomplished Neurosurgeon with a strong focus on spine surgery and outcomes-based research. We discuss his clinical journey in spine surgery, ongoing projects, and a successfully completed comprehensive review of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in spine surgery—a topic that is increasingly shaping modern evidence-based practice. Dr. Hamouda also shares his passion for research education, detailing his initiatives to mentor young orthopaedic surgeons in research methodology and his efforts to initiate and coordinate multicentre studies, even while maintaining a thriving clinical practice. A key highlight of the conversation is the influence of the AO Knowledge Forum, which played a pivotal role in motivating him to pursue structured, high-quality research alongside surgery—proving that clinical excellence and academic rigor can coexist. This episode is especially valuable for: • Young orthopaedic surgeons • Spine fellows and residents • Clinicians interested in PROMs and outcomes research • Anyone aspiring to balance clinical practice with impactful research 📌 Key Topics Covered: • Interest and evolution in spine surgery • PROMs in spine surgery: why they matter • Designing and executing comprehensive reviews • Building multicentre research collaborations • Educating the next generation in research methodology • Role of AO Knowledge Forum in shaping a research mindset 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more conversations bridging clinical practice, research, and innovation in orthopaedics.