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The Shoulder Blueprint

by Dr. Caleb Davis and Dr. Justin Givens

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About the show

Hosted by orthopedic shoulder surgeons Drs. Caleb Davis and Justin Givens, The Shoulder Blueprint breaks down everything you need to know about shoulder health—from rotator cuff injuries and arthritis to cutting-edge surgical and non-surgical treatments. Each episode explores the anatomy, biomechanics, and latest innovations in shoulder care, helping listeners understand their pain, recovery options, and what modern orthopedic medicine can really do.

Latest episodes

Inside the Operating Room: What It’s Really Like to Be a Scrub Tech

October 6, 2026 · 27 min

What really happens inside an operating room and what does a scrub tech actually do? Dr. Caleb Davis sits down with former surgical technologist and surgical first assistant Courtney Hartman for a behind-the-scenes look at life in…
Robotic Shoulder Replacement: Is It Actually Better? | Dr. Mark Mighell

September 27, 2026 · 26 min

Robotic-assisted shoulder replacement promises extraordinary precision—but does that actually translate into a better shoulder? Dr. Caleb Davis and Dr. Justin Givens are joined by Dr. Mark Mighell, one of the early surgeons involved in the…
Muscle Sparing Shoulder Replacement

September 21, 2026 · 30 min

Should you really wait until you’re 65 to have a shoulder replacement? For younger, active patients with severe shoulder arthritis, that traditional advice can mean living with pain for years — sometimes while becoming less active and less…
Robotic Shoulder Replacement: What the Robot Actually Does

September 4, 2026 · 29 min

Robotic-assisted shoulder replacement is one of the newest technologies in orthopedic surgery—but what does the robot actually do? Dr. Caleb Davis and Dr. Justin Givens take you inside the operating room to explain how MAKO…
Reverse Shoulder Replacement: How It Works & What to Expect

August 20, 2026 · 32 min

Reverse shoulder replacement has transformed the way surgeons treat some of the most difficult shoulder problems but what exactly are we “reversing,” and why does it work? In this episode of The Shoulder Blueprint, Dr. Caleb Davis and Dr…
Pyrocarbon Shoulder Replacement: The New Option for Young, Active Patients

August 8, 2026 · 22 min

What happens when someone has severe shoulder arthritis in their 40s or 50s but is still extremely active? Traditional shoulder replacement can provide excellent pain relief but in younger patients, surgeons also have to think about what…
Anatomic vs. Reverse Shoulder Replacement: Which One Is Actually Better?

July 24, 2026 · 28 min

Shoulder replacement is not a one-size-fits-all operation. In this episode of The Shoulder Blueprint, Dr. Caleb Davis and Dr. Justin Givens take a deep dive into anatomic total shoulder replacement: how it works, who may benefit from it…
Optimizing Recovery After Surgery | Rehab, Sleep, Pain Control & Preventing Muscle Loss with Luke Brohm PT

May 27, 2026 · 33 min

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Caleb Davis is joined by physical therapist Luke Brohm, PT, to discuss how patients can optimize recovery after surgery. Drawing from both professional experience and Luke’s current recovery from Achilles tendon…