6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine

What makes a good surgeon? Listen to Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Nirav Pandya as they take a deep dive into the complexities of what allows surgeons to excel in the operating room.

Interested in hand injuries? What does a hand surgeon treat? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with Dr. Lauren Shapiro of the UCSF Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

Are you a medical student interested in going into orthopedic surgery? One of the critical parts of the application process is excelling on your sub-internship during your 4th year of medical school. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down how to succeed on this critical part of the path to becoming a surgeon.

Listen to our latest "emergency" podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Nirav Pandya break down hamstring injuries and recovery with the news of Stephen Curry's hamstring strain.

Listen to our latest podcast as we break down a recent paper in the American Journal of Sports Medicine looking at the interplay between ACL reconstruction and post-traumatic arthritis.

Listen to our latest podcast as we break down Jimmy Butler's return, Damian Lillard's Achilles tear, and the 49ers draft.

The NBA Play In Tournament begins this week. The Golden State Warriors play the Memphis Grizzlies tomorrow with some lingering injury concerns. Listen to our mini-podcast as we break down thumb injuries and thigh contusions as well have a bonus breakdown for Celtics fans about knee injections.

In this episode of Six to Eight Weeks, Dr. Drew Lansdown and Dr. Brian Feeley break down what's new in rotator cuff repair surgery. From surgical technique to regenerative medicine, tendon transfers to reverse shoulder replacements, this is a comprehensive look at what we know, what we've learned, and where the field is going

From weekend warriors on the slopes to NFL players taking hard hits, collarbones take a beating. But not all clavicle injuries are the same. Some require immediate surgery, while others heal just fine without intervention. Some look dramatic but aren't functionally limiting, while others can be downright dangerous. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down fractures, SC joint dislocations, and AC joint separations.

Lots of NBA injury news this past week with Wembanyama's blood clot, complex surgical options being discussed for Joel Embiid, and a loose cartilage fragment for Jalen Suggs. Listen to our latest podcast as we break it all down from a sports medicine perspective.

Listen to Dr. Nirav Pandya's talk at UCSF Grand Rounds as he comprehensively discusses the current state of youth sports from injury risk to the impact on professional athlete performance.

On this episode of Six to Eight Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine, Dr. Drew Lansdown sits down with Dr. Nirav Pandya and Dr. Brian Feeley to discuss their recent research published in the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine. Their study touches on two of the biggest topics in modern sports: early sports specialization and load management in the NBA.

Huge move for the Warriors with Jimmy Butler coming over before the NBA trade deadline. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down what it means from a health and injury perspective.

In this episode of Six to Eight Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine, we discuss what it would look like if the NBA and collegiate basketball had an official overseer of player health, injury prevention, and long-term athlete development. What would we propose and how would it look?

In this week's episode, Dr. Feeley sits down with Danny Keller, a physical therapist and frequent guest, to discuss a topic that resonates with many patients: the challenges of recovering after surgery. Their conversation offers valuable insights for anyone navigating the often difficult journey of post-surgical rehabilitation.

This week, Dr. Feeley and Danny Keller, a seasoned physical therapist, tackle the critical topic of returning to sports after injury. Whether it's skiing, basketball, or soccer, bridging the gap between "almost ready" and "fully ready" can be daunting. Here's what you need to know.

It's been a tough weekend for Bay Area sports fans—the Warriors faced a tough loss to the Kings, and the 49ers' season ended on a disappointing note with a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. In this week's podcast, we're diving into the key injuries that defined the 49ers' season and what they mean for the team moving forward.

In this week's episode, we tackle a topic on many patients' minds: medical imaging. From x-rays to MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds, imaging plays a vital role in diagnosing and treating orthopedic injuries. Our discussion dives into the nuances of when and why we use these tools, providing insight into how imaging guides decision-making in sports medicine.

In this week's episode, Dr. Brian Feeley and Dr. Drew Lansdown tackle one of the most talked-about topics in professional football: quarterback shoulder injuries. Listen as the duo dives into the anatomy, mechanics, and recovery process for these critical injuries. As the NFL season progresses past the 60% mark, this conversation is not only timely but also crucial for fans, athletes, and anyone interested in the intersection of sports and medicine.

This week, we're diving into the nerve-wracking yet pivotal experience of residency interviews, focusing on orthopedic surgery. Joining us is our very own Andrew Gatto, one of our interns and the technical wizard behind the podcast. Andrew isn't just our producer—he's also fresh off navigating the grueling residency application and interview process. With his insights, along with those of Dr. Lansdown, we're unpacking everything from preparation strategies to red flags.

Listen to our latest episode as we sit down with Dr. Amiethab Aiyer from Johns Hopkins University who has built an incredible reputation, not only as a foot and ankle surgeon, but also as a mentor to so many budding orthopedic surgeons across the country.

In our latest podcast, we bring in a leading expert on pain, Dr. William Schmidt. He is an expert on pain and has worked over the past three decades in developing pain medications across several classes of therapeutics.

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.

When do you need to worry about your limb alignment? Can surgeons shorten or lengthen limbs? What exactly is an osteotomy? Listen to our latest podcast with UCSF orthopedic surgeon and limb differences expert, Dr. Jaclyn Hill.

Do you have patellofemoral joint pain? Have you suffered from patellar instability? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with Dr. John Fulkerson, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Yale specializing in patella instability surgery and 3-D innovative research.

Concussions continue to be a problem in all levels of football. Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with Dr. Chris Nowinski from the Concussion Legacy Foundation to discuss Tua Tagovailoa, Brett Favre, youth football, and more.

In this episode of UCSF's sports medicine podcast Six to Eight Weeks, Dr. Nirav Pandya, Dr. Brian Feeley, and Dr. Drew Lansdown sit down with Dr. Dan Thuillier, the chief of foot and ankle surgery at UCSF and team physician for the Oakland Roots, to dive into Achilles injuries. With the recent injury to Christian McCaffrey and the unforgettable Achilles rupture of Kevin Durant, this discussion covers a timely topic that affects elite athletes and weekend warriors alike.

What happens during NFL games inside the "Blue Tent" ? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Drew Lansdown take you behind the scenes in treating injuries that occur on the field.

Dr. Brian Feeley and Dr. Drew Lansdown are joined this week by UC San Francisco Orthopaedic Surgery resident Dr. Andrew Gatto to discuss differences between allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) physicians! Dr. Gatto is a recent DO graduate, giving insight into the uniqueness of Osteopathic training and how it influenced his journey into Orthopaedics and his medical practice.

The NFL regular season is getting ready to kick-off. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the science behind the injuries to Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Talanoa Hufonga, Nick Chubb, and Joe Burrow.

Shoulder arthritis impacts many individuals as they age. What are the options for treatment? What is a shoulder replacement and how can it be done? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Drew Lansdown break down this condition.

Listen to Dr Brian Feeley as he discussed the role of PRP and stems cells in treating the aging athlete.

There are many myths that exist about sports medicine. Is meniscus surgery bad? Do braces work to prevent injury? Is turf better than grass? Does taping preventing ankle sprains? Listen to our latest podcast as we break it all down.

ACL reconstruction surgery has been highly successful in returning athletes to sport yet there more options for preventing graft re-tear. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the recent article published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine titled, "Combining an Anterolateral Complex Procedure With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Reduces the Graft Reinjury Rate and Improves Clinical Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials"

Do you have questions about shoulder instability? What is a remplissage? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr. Brian Feeley and Dr. Nirav Pandya analyze the American Journal of Sports Medicine article, "Arthroscopic Bankart Repair With Remplissage in Anterior Shoulder Instability Results in Fewer Redislocations Than Bankart Repair Alone at Medium-term Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial"

As the greatest athletes in the world descend on Paris, France, for the Summer games, there are a multitude of Sports Medicine considerations. Join orthopedic surgeons Dr. Brian Feeley and Dr. Drew Lansdown as they break down Olympic sports care in this weeks episode of 6 to 8 Weeks!

With youth sports culture increasingly dominated by private pay to play entities, children are specializing in a single sport at younger and younger ages. Listen to our podcast to learn about the negative impacts of early sport specialization including injury risk, burnout, poor performance, and participation disparities.

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 our Fellows about their Fellowship experience inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.

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.

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.

Running, economics and crafting a valuable homefront are all incredibly detailed efforts. Many of us try to make great strides within these efforts, 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.

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

It used to be that pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) not only pitched for many if not all innings in a game - but for far longer periods of time when it comes to career length. What's happened recently? There is apparently a trend where MLB pitchers are injuring and reinjuring themselves far-more regularly. Three orthopedic surgeons dig in deep to uncover what's generating larger and larger disabled lists inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast

Surgery can be tremendously stressful - unless you are familiar with what happens before you get there. There's finally a compiled listing of events, planning and detail that helps you to undersetand more of what goes into the innerworkings of your surgery - thanks to the this program. It's time to learn what three orthopedic surgeons do to prepare for your first visit and surgery inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast

The dreaded Cold Ice Plunge only lasts for a few minutes, but - what happens to the human body, and mind - when it comes to elongated stays inside of icy-cold water? Veteran Sports Journalist Chris Ballard visits us to share details about ice swimming, the state of sports journalism and more inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast

Athletes, both professional and every-day, are playing far-longer than they have in recent decades. The hope to find something special to extend performance but also general satisfaction from participation in sports is real. It's time to talk with a man that has done extensive research into a variety of internal aspects concerning logevity in sports inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast

Learn all about Pablo Torre's journey in sports journalism / media and some insight into his story from several years ago about Stephen Curry's ankles.

The NBA Off-Season is in full swing and there is a lot of chatter about new (and old!) players who may play for the Warriors next season. One of the concerns, particularly for an older team, is the health of possible new signings. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down potential players for the Warriors and their injury history including Paul George, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, and more in our latest podcast. Connect with the Hosts of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: It's never been easier to connect with the hosts of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast. Read on below to share your perspectives on this episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast. === Connect with Dr. Brian Feeley: On the Web -- On X === Connect with Dr. Nirav Pandya: On the Web:-- On X:  === Connect with Dr. Drew Lansdown: On the Web

The NBA Off-Season is in full swing and there is a lot of chatter about new (and old!) players who may play for the Warriors next season. One of the concerns, particularly for an older team, is the health of possible new signings. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down potential players for the Warriors and their injury history including Paul George, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, and more in our latest podcast.

  With the NBA Finals starting this week how will injuries impact the series? Listen to our latest podcast as we break down how calf injuries, concussions, load management, and ankle injuries may impact the Dallas / Boston series.   Connect with the Hosts of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: It's never been easier to connect with the hosts of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast. Read on below to share your perspectives on this episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast. === Connect with Dr. Brian Feeley: On the Web -- On X === Connect with Dr. Nirav Pandya: On the Web:-- On X:  === Connect with Dr. Drew Lansdown: On the Web

With the NBA Finals starting this week how will injuries impact the series? Listen to our latest podcast as we break down how calf injuries, concussions, load management, and ankle injuries may impact the Dallas / Boston series.