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NBA Injury Updates: What will The Warriors Do?

By 6to8weeks | May 15, 2024

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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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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When the Shoulder Fails: Understanding Labral Tears and Sports Recovery

By 6to8weeks | April 18, 2024

While many people are familiar with meniscus injuries and ACL tears, when they hear they’ve injured their labrum – the question marks pop up a’plenty. What exactly is going on with this injury and what can three orthopedic surgeons tell us about it? That and the process of recovery after this injury are the focus of this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast…

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Questions Answered Inside This Episode;

1. What are the primary roles of the labrum in shoulder stability and function, and how does a labral tear impact these roles?

2. Can you describe the differences between the various types of labral tears, such as Bankart and SLAP tears, and how their treatments might differ?

3. Why are superior labral tears commonly found in aging populations, and how should this influence our approach to diagnosis and treatment?

4. What factors contribute to the long recovery time for labral tear surgeries, despite the procedure itself being relatively straightforward?

5. How do the hosts differentiate between a labral tear that needs surgical intervention and one that can be managed conservatively?

6. Could you elaborate on the potential implications of a biceps tenodesis procedure for middle-aged or older athletes with labral tears?

7. In what ways might our understanding of the biceps’s role in shoulder mechanics change the future of labral tear treatment, especially for elite athletes?

8. What are the particular challenges in managing labral injuries in pediatric and adolescent populations, as compared to adults?

9. How can we effectively communicate MRI results pertaining to labral tears to patients, ensuring they understand what findings are clinically significant versus age-related changes?

10. What are the key considerations for a clinician when deciding whether an in-season athlete with a labral tear should continue to play or rest and undergo therapy?

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

06:19 Siakam’s shoulder injury hampers elite performance.

10:00 Young throwing athletes may experience shoulder injuries due to throwing. MRI may show labral pathology, often incidental. Management includes monitoring pain, rest, and potential physical therapy. Caution is advised to avoid worsening the condition.

13:35 Labrum tear treatment options: rest, therapy, surgery.

14:40 Avoid surgery over 37 to prevent 33% failure.

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OCD Lesions – Lessons from 3 Surgeons…

By 6to8weeks | March 4, 2024

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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— What is an Osteochondrial Lesion? https://www.sportsmedicinenewyork.com/osteochondral-lesions-ankle-ankle-orthopedic-foot-ankle-surgeon-new-york-ny.html

— What is Cartalige? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23173-cartilage

— What is Bone? https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/bones

— What is an X-Ray? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/21818-x-ray

— What is the Capitellum? https://radiopaedia.org/articles/capitellum

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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