February 2024 – 6-8 Weeks Podcast:

Patellas and Hamstrings and Quads, Oh My! Which ACL Graft is Best for You?

By 6to8weeks | February 26, 2024

Human tissue is amazing. To think that a section of it can be harvested – whether it be your own or from another source, to change the future movement that will propel your body, career choices and life, makes the mind reel. It’s time to learn what three orthopedic surgerons think about the various types of ACL grafts that can be made (patellar, hamstring and quadricep) to impact patients of all kinds inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.

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— What is the UCL? https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/ulnar-collateral-ligament-injury

— What is the ACL? https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/acl-injuries.html

— What is the MCL? https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/mcl-injuries.html

— What is a Graft? The process of a soft tissue graft involves collecting a small amount of tissue from another area within your mouth and placing it in the recessed area. During this procedure, the patient is given a local anesthetic to provide comfort and can choose to have nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help them relax further

— What is a Patella? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/25038-patella

— What is a Hamstring? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21904-hamstring-muscles

— What is a Quadricep? https://www.physio-pedia.com/Quadriceps_Muscle

— How Important is The Human Knee? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6178997/

— Who is Martha Murray? https://www.childrenshospital.org/directory/martha-murray

— What is the Boston Children’s Health Physicians? https://bchp.childrenshospital.org/

— What is Gore-Tex? https://www.gore-tex.com/technology/gore-tex-products

— What is Synovial Fluid? https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/synovial-fluid-analysis/

— What is Autograft Tissue? https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/autograft

— What is Allograph Tissue? https://intermountainhealthcare.org/ckr-ext/Dcmnt

— What is the Difference Between a Tendon and a Ligament? https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19089.htm#:~:text=Overview,move%20the%20bone%20or%20structure.

— A Listing of Peroneal Tendon Syndromes?

— What is a Biologic Scaffold? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5580515/

— Cadaver Tissue Donation: A Pathologist’s Perspective: https://jme.bmj.com/content/29/3/135

— Are Donor Tissues and Grafts Safe? https://www.verywellhealth.com/are-donor-tissues-and-grafts-safe-2549895

— What Does It Mean to Be Skeletally Mature? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5257250/

Timestamps for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast:

05:17 Options:

– ACL surgery: autograft or allograft tissue

– Autograft is from your own tissue

– Allograft comes from cadaver donor tissue

06:49 Biologic scaffold supports new ligament growth effectively.

12:11 Allograft may fail due to early activity.

14:10 Drew’s research identifies bone shape ACL risk.

18:52 Study results and surgeon’s expertise matter.

22:07 Choice of graft depends on growth plate status.

23:02 Hamstrings preferred for young patients with ACL.

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Hearing from The Fellows in Fellowship – 2024

By 6to8weeks | February 7, 2024

Few things offer better insight and validation than testimony from the next generation you’re helping to learn, grow and craft the future of your profession. All that and more is included in this in-depth interview with two Fellows, about their Fellowship experience inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.

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— Learn All About The State of Indiana: https://www.visitindiana.com/about-indiana/

— Learn All About the City of Chicago: https://www.holidify.com/pages/facts-about-chicago-5382.html

— Learn All About New York City: https://www.cuddlynest.com/blog/facts-about-new-york/

— Learn All About The State of Florida: https://funworldfacts.com/florida-america/

— What is a Fellowship in Medicine? https://www.mua.edu/blog/what-is-a-medical-fellowship

— Learn All About Rugby: https://qz.com/496699/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-rugby-as-the-world-cup-kicks-off

— Learn All About Mechanical Engineering: https://facts.net/general/20-fun-facts-about-mechanical-engineering/

— Learn All About The State of Iowa: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/iowa/13-surprising-ia-facts/

— Learn All About The State of Minnesota: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/minnesota/quirky-facts-mn/

05:12 Seeking case diversity and personal connection in fellowship.

09:49 Fellowship allows more autonomy and growth.

13:34 Understanding expectations, vibes, and collaboration in fellowship.

16:35 Challenging rotator cuff case in early fellowship.

18:18 Orthopedic surgeon enjoys complex shoulder surgeries.

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San Francisco’s Road to the Super Bowl: A Sports Medicine Perspective

By 6to8weeks | February 5, 2024

The only thing more vital to knowing who wins a Super Bowl, is knowing how the current year’s injuries, trends in sports and what three orthopedic surgeons think of this year’s match-up. Thankfully, those things and more are included inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.

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— What is the NFL Preseason? https://sports.yahoo.com/preseason-football-matters-here-are-4-reasons-why-222556416.html

— The History of the NFL’s Super Bowl: https://time.com/6622138/super-bowl-history-facts/

— The History of The Cleveland Brows: https://www.si.com/nfl/Cleveland-Browns-Team-History-and-Timeline

— What is Artificial Turf? https://syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/resources/terminology/50-things/

— The History of The San Francisco 49ers: https://www.49ers.com/history/

— The History of the Kansas City Chiefs: https://www.chiefs.com/americanindianheritage/

— Who is Brock Perdy? https://www.49ers.com/team/players-roster/brock-purdy/

— The History of The Philadelphia Eagles: https://operations.nfl.com/learn-the-game/nfl-basics/team-histories/national-football-conference/east/philadelphia-eagles/

— What is the UCL? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5852258/

— What is a UCL Replacement? https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/tommy-john-surgery-ulnar-collateral-ligament-reconstruction

— What is Tommy John Surgery? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/25117-tommy-john-surgery

— Check out Episode 99 of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast!

— What is NFL Training Camp? https://www.nfl.com/training-camp/

— Learn All About Christian McCaffrey: https://www.nfl.com/players/christian-mccaffrey/

— What is a High Ankle Sprain? https://www.footcaremd.org/conditions-treatments/ankle/high-ankle-sprain

— What is a Soft Tissue Injury? https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/softtissue-injuries

— Learn All About the NBA: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nba-is-born

— What is a Snap Count in the NFL? https://www.footballguys.com/stats/snap-counts/teams

— The History of The Carolina Panthers: https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/carolina-panthers/team-history/

— What is an Explosive Athlete? https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/comments/38urpw/can_someone_explain_what_explosive_muscles_are/

— What is a Pitch Count in MLB? https://www.mlb.com/pitch-smart/pitching-guidelines/ages-15-18

— Learn All About Emmitt Smith: https://www.profootballhof.com/players/emmitt-smith/

— Learn All About Barry Sanders: https://www.profootballhof.com/players/barry-sanders/

— The History of the Detroy Lions: https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/detroit-lions#:~:text=The%20Detroit%20Lions%20professional%20football,rebranded%20as%20the%20Detroit%20Lions.

— The History of The Green Bay Packers: https://www.packers.com/history/

— Learn All About Deebo Samuel: https://www.49ers.com/team/players-roster/deebo-samuel/

— What is a Hairline Fracture? https://www.healthline.com/health/hairline-fracture

— Learn All About Trent Williams: https://www.nfl.com/players/trent-williams/

— Learn All About Dre Greenlaw: https://www.nfl.com/players/dre-greenlaw/

— What are the Current NFL Concussion Safety Protocols? https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-concussion-protocol-process-return/neo5aga3ey4c4zzvshu6exwf

— What is a Neurologist? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22277-neurologist

— Learn All About Patrick Mahomes: https://www.businessinsider.com/patrick-mahomes-things-to-know-2021-2

— The History of The Minnesota Vikings: https://operations.nfl.com/learn-the-game/nfl-basics/team-histories/national-football-conference/north/minnesota-vikings/

— Link to Study of Other Factors (Travel Impact on Teams): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10399261/

— The History of The Baltimore Ravens: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/team/history/baltimore-football

— The History of the LA Rams: https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/los-angeles-rams/team-history/

— Learn All About DeShawn Watson: https://www.nfl.com/players/deshaun-watson/

— What is a Stinger? https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/burners-and-stingers

— Whoya’ Got for The Super Bowl? Tell the Cast of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast via their website at: https://www.6to8weekspodcast.com/contact-the-6-8-weeks-podcast/

00:00 Review of 2023 NFL season: injuries, what-ifs.

05:00 Season hinged on quarterback’s return, settled team.

06:45 Load management crucial in preventing NFL injuries.

12:45 Continued risk of chronic ankle injury for athletes.

13:50 Left tackle’s importance, high energy players’ impact, concussion.

18:22 Bi-weeks crucial for player recovery and performance.

20:39 Missing strong safety affects team’s performance.

24:28 Importance of fracture location in shoulder injury.

28:46 UCSF Sports Medicine podcast seeks listener engagement.

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