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Episode 71: Overtime: Medial Meniscus Root Tears

Today we’re talking about medial meniscus posterior root tears and will be reviewing an article from AJSM last month titled “Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Tears Lead to Changes in Joint Contact Mechanics at Low Flexion Angles During Simulated Gait.”

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Episode 70:Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS: Rehab Tips & Tricks after Shoulder Stabilization Surgery - Part 2

In this episode, we’re going to continue our discussion with Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt and focus on the rehab of different stabilization surgeries, including arthroscopic Bankart repair, Bankart with the addition of a remplissage procedure, and Latarjet reconstruction. We then wrap up with a discussion on return to play and an important conversation on the psychological aspects of recovery.

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Episode 67: Dr. Andrea Spiker: Hip Preservation (Part I)

On today’s episode we’re focusing on hip preservation with Dr. Andrea Spiker. We have some great articles for you that contribute well to our conversation on femoroacetabular impingement or “FAI”, hip dysplasia and the arthroscopic and open surgical treatments for these conditions

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Episode 66: Year in Review: 2023 (Part II)

As we reflect on an incredible year of growth for our podcast, we’d like to take a moment to thank our amazing listeners, guests and supporters for making this podcast such a success!

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Episode 65: Year in Review: 2023 (Part I)

As we reflect on an incredible year of growth for our podcast, we’d like to take a moment to thank our amazing listeners, guests and supporters for making this podcast such a success!

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Episode 63: The Injury Report: Sports Hernia in the NFL

Welcome to another episode of the Injury Report! Today, we’re focusing on core muscle injuries in the NFL, also known as “sports hernias”, most recently plaguing lead wide receiver for the Jaguars Christian Kirk. But this injury is quite common in the NFL affecting players from DeSean Jackson, Kareem Hunt, OBJ, Mike Evans, JJ Watt, Adrian Peterson to name a few.

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Episode 62: Dr. Brett Owens: MCL Injuries (Part 2)

We return today with Dr. Brett Owens to shift our discussion of MCL tears on to the treatment of isolated and combined MCL injuries, then wrap up with a discussion on safe return to play.

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Episode 61: Dr. Brett Owens: MCL Injuries (Part 1)

On today’s episode we’re focusing on medial collateral ligament injuries with Dr. Brett Owens. Dr. Owens is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at University Orthopaedics in Providence Rhode Island, who specializes in complex shoulder, knee and sports medicine. He is the Chief of Sports Medicine at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI and the Director of the Rhode Island Cartilage Repair Center.

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Episode 59: Dr. William Bugbee: Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation (Part 1)

On today’s episode we’re focusing on osteochondral allograft transplantation or “OCA” with Dr. William Bugbee. We have some great articles for you that contribute well to our conversation on OCA, including allograft preparation and storage, graft choice, surgical technique, clinical outcomes of OCA and return to sport.

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Episode 58: Ask The Sports Docs: Anterior Knee Pain & BFR following Knee Surgery

Our latest segment addition - “Ask The Sports Docs” - Drs. Logan & Bassett answer listeners' most pressing orthopaedic & sports medicine questions, giving insight to their opinions and expertise on these topics. On this episode, The Sports Docs will touch on Anterior Knee Pain after knee surgery and the use of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) in their practice.

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Episode 57. The Injury Report: AC Joint Separations in the NFL

Today, we’re focusing on acromioclavicular or “AC” separations in the NFL, also known as “AC sprains."

Derek Carr, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, sustained an AC sprain in the loss to the Green Bay Packers. As always, our plan today is to start with an overview of the relevant anatomy, discuss the mechanism of injury followed by treatment options for these players, and then wrap up with what you all want to know – when do players typically return to play after this injury and how do they do once they return?

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Episode 56: The Injury Report: High Ankle Sprains in the NFL

Today, we’re focusing on high ankle sprains in the NFL – most recently plaguing Khalil Herbert of the Chicago Bears and Saquon Barkley earlier this season of the NY Giants.

We’ll discuss the mechanism of injury, treatment options for these players and importantly, when do they typically return to play and how do they do?

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Episode 54: Musculoskeletal Injuries in Military Population-Part 1

On today’s episode we’re focusing on musculoskeletal injuries or “MSKIs” in warrior athletes with Dr. Matt Provencher. We have some great articles for you that contribute well to our conversation on musculoskeletal injuries in the military population.

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Episode 53: Overtime: Does Grit Impact ACL outcomes?

Grit is the disposition to strive for long-term goals despite setbacks and challenges. Given the lengthy, arduous process of rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), an athlete's grit may predict postoperative outcomes across time.In this Over Time episode, The Sports Docs discuss Dr. Jay Albright's recent AJSM publication titled "Association of Grit With Postoperative Knee Outcomes and Physical Function After ACL Reconstruction in Adolescent Athletes." 

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