Oregon Grapevine-Orthopedics and Carpentry

By Barbara Dellenback

Published October 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM PDT

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Man smiling into camera — Dr. Mark Mildren-Slocum Center for Orthopedics

On the most recent Oregon Grapevine on klcc.org, Eugene-based orthopedic surgeon Mark Mildren speaks with host Barbara Dellenback about changes in technology, the myth of no bedside manner, and the carpentry of medicine.

New joints last longer than ever, so sometimes early surgery can work. Sometimes other options are better choices.

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Barbara Dellenback returned to KLCC in December 2017 after pursuing other radio gigs and fundraising for community benefit organizations. She's host of the KLCC podcast The Oregon Grapevine. You can hear her on the radio hosting Weekend Edition, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered.

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