Category: Knee Injuries

Demystifying Pain: Insights on Pain Management and Breakthroughs in Pain Relief with Dr. William Schmidt

Demystifying Pain: Insights on Pain Management and Breakthroughs in Pain Relief with Dr. William Schmidt

Welcome to an eye-opening episode on one of medicine’s biggest mysteries—pain. Whether you’ve dealt with a lingering ache, faced surgery, or simply been curious about why we feel pain, this conversation is for you. Today, we’re joined by pain expert Dr. William Schmidt, who has spent over three decades researching pain relief and pioneering breakthroughs in pain medication. Together, we uncover why Tylenol works better when mixed with other meds, the real reason opioids can be so addictive, and the exciting new drugs on the horizon that could change pain treatment forever.  Tune in to learn how pain works, what to expect after surgery, and where the future of pain management is heading. If pain has ever impacted your life or someone you know, you don’t want to miss this!

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NBA Preview: How Will Injuries, Past and Present, Impact the Warriors and More…

NBA Preview: How Will Injuries, Past and Present, Impact the Warriors and More…

The NBA regular season is starting! Listen to our latest podcast as we break down how injuries may impact the Warriors this season as well as some bonus analysis of injuries to other key players in the NBA.

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Understanding Limb Deformities: Insights from Dr. Jacqueline Hill

Understanding Limb Deformities: Insights from Dr. Jacqueline Hill

In this episode of Six to Eight Weeks, UCSF’s Dr. Nirav Pandya and Dr. Brian Feeley sit down with world-renowned orthopedic expert Dr. Jacqueline Hill to explore the fascinating field of limb deformity and limb lengthening. Discover the latest surgical advancements, expert insights on treatment options, and how early intervention can transform lives.

Whether you’re a parent concerned about your child’s development or curious about the cutting-edge of limb lengthening surgery, this episode is packed with valuable information straight from the experts. Watch now to get answers to questions you didn’t even know you had!

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NBA Injury Updates: What will The Warriors Do?

NBA Injury Updates: What will The Warriors Do?

Injuries for professional basketball players are a very common occurrence. What isn’t common, however is having to endure an NBA final season – without a California-based basketball team represented. It’s time to find out what three orthopedic surgeons from the San Francisco area think of both of these phenomenon and more inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast…


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You’ll get the answers to these questions and more inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast!

1. **Understanding Injuries:**

– What is the difference between a knee strain and a knee sprain, and how do these injuries impact an athlete’s performance and risk for long-term damage?

2. **Management and Decision Making:**

– How should teams balance the immediate need to win games with the long-term health of players, particularly when dealing with star athletes like Luka Doncic?

3. **Effectiveness of Treatments:**

– What role do taping techniques play in managing knee injuries in athletes, and how much of their effect is structural versus placebo?

4. **Comparative Injuries:**

– Compare the severity and recovery process for different types of calf injuries with other common sports injuries like hamstring strains.

5. **Use of Diagnostics:**

– How useful are MRIs and ultrasounds in diagnosing and managing sports-related injuries, and should they be used routinely for all athlete injuries?

6. **Injury Recurrence:**

– Why do hamstring injuries often lead to other injuries later in the season? What measures can teams take to prevent this cascade of injuries?

7. **Age and Performance:**

– Discuss the risks and benefits of relying on older athletes with high wear and tear like LeBron James versus younger athletes with significant injury histories like Kevin Durant.

8. **Predicting Outcomes:**

– How can sports medicine better use the data from diagnostic tools to predict recovery times and outcomes for athletes?

9. **Epidemiology of Injuries:**

– Based on the discussion around Yao Ming, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James, what role does an athlete’s height and body type play in the types of injuries they are likely to encounter?

10. **Team Strategies and Player Health:**

– Given the Warriors’ scenario regarding older athletes, what health strategies could the team employ next season to potentially enhance performance and reduce injuries?


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

00:00 Knee injuries can range from minor tweaks to ligament tears, with implications for the player’s performance and long-term health. The severity of the injury and its impact on stability and pain level will determine the player’s ability to continue playing and the potential risks of aggravating the injury. This presents a dilemma for the team in balancing the desire to win with the player’s long-term well-being.

03:51 Calf strain affects muscle-tendon injuries, hindering movement.

07:32 MRI or ultrasound can aid athlete diagnosis.

10:07 Hamstring cramps can usually resolve with stretching, hydration, and rest. More severe injuries may result in significant pain, with potential for muscle or tendon tears. Tendon tears may cause bruising, a pop sensation, and a palpable defect in the muscle or tendon.

13:12 Warriors weigh impact of young vs. older players

16:14 Disappointed by lack of California teams in playoffs, hopeful for Knicks to win finals.


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Breaking Down The Western Conf. NBA Injuries Before Playoffs Begin

Breaking Down The Western Conf. NBA Injuries Before Playoffs Begin

When you gather a group of towering men, have them run in close proximity during what is a decidedly competitive professional basketball season – there’s going to be wear and tear – and that means INJURIES. It’s time to get the most-recent hot take from three orthopedic surgeons about injuries impacting professional NBA players in the Western Conference, as this year’s NBA Playoffs approach inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast…


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— What is the NCAA? https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/2/10/about-resources-media-center-ncaa-101-what-ncaa.aspx

— What is the NBA? https://www.nba.com/news/about

— Learn All About The Golden State Warriors: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/23005511/warriors-franchise-questions-faq

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— Learn All About Jonathan Kuminga: https://www.nba.com/player/1630228/jonathan-kuminga

— What is Knee Tendinitis? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/patellar-tendinitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20376113

— The Origin of the Phrase “Jumper’s Knee”: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532969/

— Learn All About Arik Armstead: https://www.nfl.com/players/arik-armstead/

— What are Kinimatics? https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/kinematics

— Who are on the Current Roster of Players for the Golden State Warriots? https://www.nba.com/warriors/roster

— What is Tendinosis? Tendinosis is a degeneration of the tendon’s collagen in response to chronic overuse; when overuse is continued without giving the tendon time to heal and rest, such as with repetitive strain injury, tendinosis results. Even tiny movements, such as clicking a mouse, can cause tendinosis, when done repeatedly.

— What is Bursitis? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8Tv6L783zs

— What are Back Spams? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22881-back-spasms

— Who is Carl Anthony Towns? https://www.app.com/story/sports/college/2015/06/24/karl-anthony-towns-nba-draft-monmouth-university/29204149/

— What is a Meniscectomy? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559105/

— Learn All About the Los Angeles Lakers: https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAL/

— What Kind of Problems Do 7′ Tall People Have Living Their Lives? https://americantall.com/blogs/we-the-tall/tall-people-problems

— Learn All About The Denver Nuggets: https://facts.net/lifestyle/sports/12-facts-about-denver-nuggets/

— Learn All About the Minnesota Timberwolves: https://facts.net/lifestyle/sports/20-facts-about-minnesota-timberwolves/

— Learn All About the Los Angeles Clippers: https://www.nba.com/clippers/news/behind_the_name.html

— Learn All About Duane Wade: https://dwyanewade.com/about-dwyane-wade/

— Learn All About the New Orleans Pelicans: https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/sports/teams/pelicans/

— What is a Bone Bruise? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/bone-bruise-bone-contusion

— What is an Ankle Sprain? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sprained-ankle/symptoms-causes/syc-20353225

— Learn All About The Houston Rockets: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Houston-Rockets


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

00:00 NBA players facing overwork, injury concerns, confusion.

03:20 Tendon pain likely due to overuse, rest advised to prevent worsening of injury.

08:58 Concern over player’s future due to knee surgery.

10:16 Challenges and complexities of knee injuries in basketball.

14:32 Snowboarder with knee injury presents diverse symptoms, requiring treatment for bone bruise and MCL. Ankle sprains common among players.

17:22 Improper swaddling of Drew for humanoid transformation.


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Emily Oster – A Discussion on Running, Statistics, and Unseen Labor in the Workforce

Emily Oster – A Discussion on Running, Statistics, and Unseen Labor in the Workforce

Running, economics and crafting a valuable homefront are all incredibly detailed efforts. Many of us try to make great strides within these effortss, but few do it with the skill, detail and reverence that Author, Doctor and Professor Emily Oster does. It’s time to see what she can share with three orthopedic surgeons inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.


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— Connect with Dr. Emiliy Oster: On the Web: https://emilyoster.net/ https://parentdata.org/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profemilyoster
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profemilyoster/
On X: https://twitter.com/profemilyoster

— What is a College Economics Course? https://bulletin.brown.edu/the-college/concentrations/econ/

— Learn All About Brown University: https://www.brown.edu/about

— Emily Oster’s Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VuCqPn

— What is Unseen Labor? https://ls.wisc.edu/news/how-invisible-labor-affects-relationships

— What Does It Mean to Be Data Driven? https://www.atinternet.com/en/glossary/data-driven/

— What are the Physical Benefits of Running? https://www.runnersworld.com/beginner/a20847956/benefits-of-running/

— A Complete Listing of Running Fads: https://www.running.ca/running-trends-in-2024/

— What Do Ketones Do for the Human Body? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/25177-ketones

— Vibram Five-Finger Running Shoes – Get Yours Now! https://amzn.to/3vhLsok

— Begin the Investigation Into Your OWN Banana Costume! https://amzn.to/3TSQ6CB

— Perhaps a Bunny Custume is More Your Speed? https://amzn.to/43Dv1iS

— What is the Origin of the Word “Swaddle?” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swaddling

— What is Correlation? https://www.jmp.com/en_us/statistics-knowledge-portal/what-is-correlation.html

— What is Causality? https://plato.stanford.edu/Entries/causation-metaphysics/

— what are the Differences Between Correlation & Causality? https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/wtc/data-literacy/catalogue/892000062021002

— Emily’s “How to Understand a P Value Blog” – Learn It, Live It! https://parentdata.org/power-the-statistical-kind/

 

 


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

00:00 Emily Oster discusses parenting, running, and statistics.

04:14 Running watch may lead to overreacting.

08:33 Importance of data in enhancing athletic performance.

11:46 Easter bunny run in bunny suit troubles.

12:52 Swaddling is supported, but preferences matter.

18:29 Comparing probabilities to explain likelihood, visceral.

21:29 Perceiving value from price, inclined to believe.

25:01 Recognize and value women’s diverse contributions in academia.

26:00 Female chief resident discusses unseen labor challenges.


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OCD Lesions – Lessons from 3 Surgeons…

OCD Lesions – Lessons from 3 Surgeons…

OCD Lesions are unique injuries to both cartilage and bone and not only occur in adults, but also often occur in the bodies of today’s youth. It’s time to find out more from a series of answers, details and lightbulb-conjuring lessons from 3 orthopedic surgeons inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.


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

00:00 Knee pain and swelling, potentially from injury or degeneration. It can manifest as weakness and restricted motion, possibly due to a loose piece in the joint.

06:10 Ankle injuries can occur traumatically or atraumatically, with ankle sprains often affecting the outside or inside part of the talus bone. Treatment options for knee and elbow injuries are generally effective, but data for ankle osteochondral defects (OCDs) remains limited, and the appropriate treatment approach is still unclear.

08:44 Smaller knee lesions located in atypical areas have a better chance of healing, as they are not subjected to as much stress. However, lesions in common high-stress areas, such as the medial part of the knee, may struggle to heal. Non-operative treatments like bracing may be challenging for active children, leading some families to opt for early surgical intervention, particularly for older children, to avoid a long drawn-out treatment process.

11:02 Kids’ cartilage repair relies on piece condition and age, with early intervention yielding higher success rates. However, invasive techniques may not be worth the risk.

13:54 Allograft is recommended for larger, younger lesions. Seek medical advice if symptoms worsen, even in younger individuals. Various treatment options are available. Expert guidance is crucial due to the complexity and conflicting information online.


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

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

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 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
— How Important is The Human Knee? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6178997/
— What is the Boston Children’s Health Physicians? https://bchp.childrenshospital.org/
— A Listing of Peroneal Tendon Syndromes?
— Cadaver Tissue Donation: A Pathologist’s Perspective: https://jme.bmj.com/content/29/3/135
— 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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Nick Colyvas and Meniscus Repairs

Nick Colyvas and Meniscus Repairs

Orthopedic surgery is a fast-paced practice, but there’s far-more to this episode’s guest than keeping up the pace when taking care of patients. Nick Colyvas is not just a meniscus repair specialist, he also uses his keep skills, perspectives and drive for success in F-1 racing. It’s time to talk all about meniscus tears, repairs, F-1 Racing and more  inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.


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— Connect with Dr. Nick Colyvas: On XOn the WebOn LinkedIn
— What is Circumferential Suturing? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5709922/
— What is a Root Tear of the Meniscus? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6110430
— What are the Newest Features of the Most-Recent Formula 1 Race Car? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7lT_0w0OxE
— Link to a Complete Listing of the 2024 F-1 Racing Schedule: https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2024.html

00:00 Meniscus preservation trend increasing globally over time.

04:20 Advancements in surgical tools allow versatile techniques.

07:13 Meniscus repair recovery is evolving, minimizing immobility.

10:19 High failure rate, use biologics for treatment.

14:39 Educating patients on non-essential meniscus surgery.

19:21 Craftiness triumphs over speed in race strategy.

20:56 Racing: near misses and intense crashes experienced.


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Everything You Want to Know About Biking

Everything You Want to Know About Biking

Cycling has evolved a LOT since 1817, and so have the people that ride these mechanical marvels. Today, Dr. David Ferguson, who with his wife’s help, company and loving spirit for cycling, has set a Guiness World Record while accomplishing a truly amazing achievement. Whether you’re looking for the way to gauge the perfect ride height, or just starting in cycling it’s time to learn Everything You Want to Know About Biking inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast. .


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— Connect with Dr. David Ferguson: https://www.instagram.com/dr_dferguson
— Learn All About The History of The Bicycle: https://www.history.com/news/bicycle-history-invention
— Take a Minute to Learn About German Bicycle Vocabulary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXioUzBFV7o
— Learn More About Cycling In the City of London: https://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/community/how-to/cycling-in-london
— Learn All About The Guiness Book of World Records: https://guinnessworldrecords.com/60/through_the_years.html
— Check Out David Ferguson (and his Wife’s) Guiness World Record – The Married Couple That Circumnavigated the Earth on 2 Bicycles: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/8/married-couple-smashes-record-with-fastest-bicycle-circumnavigation-around-the-world-757621
— Learn All About the Word: Antipodal: https://www.etymonline.com/word/antipodal
— Learn All About Cycling in the City of Madrid: https://www.cyclingspain.com/cycling-in-madrid/
— Learn All About Cycling in the City of Wellington: https://wellington.govt.nz/parking-roads-and-transport/transport/cycling
— Learn All About Cycling in the Country of Botswana: https://www.bikemap.net/en/l/933860/
— Learn All About Cycling While In Hawaii: https://www.komoot.com/guide/72533/cycling-in-hawaii
— Check Out Mark Beaumont’s Documentary, “80 Days Around the World” – A Cycling Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2OpWRLLn7M
— Learn All About the Cycling in the City of Los Angeles: https://ladot.lacity.gov/projects/livable-streets/bicycling-la
— Learn All About Cycling in the City of New York: https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/cyclinginthecity.shtml
— What is the Origin of the Phrase: “A Cast-Iron Guarantee”? https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2016/08/19/neville-goodmans-metaphor-watch-cast-iron/
— 17 Divorce Lawyers Share Weird Reasons Their Clients Got Divorced: https://www.buzzfeed.com/asiawmclain/divorce-reasons
— Learn All About The Tour de France: https://www.history.com/news/the-birth-of-the-tour-de-france
— What Kinds of Injuries Have YOU Experienced on Your Bike? Connect with The 6-8 Weeks Podcast now and tell us all about it! http://6to8weekspodcast.com/
— Check Out The History of Biking Helmets: https://helmets.org/history.htm
— Learn How to Find the PERFECT BIKE FIT by listening to This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast, thanks to Dr. David Ferguson!
— What is Anterior Knee Pain? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24997734/
— Learn All About SoulCycle: https://www.soul-cycle.com/new-to-soul/

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