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Nick Colyvas and Meniscus Repairs

By 6to8weeks | January 23, 2024

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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— What is a Meniscus Tear? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/torn-meniscus/symptoms-causes/syc-20354818

— What is BMI? https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm

— What is MCL Pie Crusting? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8778637/

— 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 is Formula 1? https://www.formula1.com/en/page.what-is-f1.html

— 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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