Video Podcasts

Deshaun Watson Injury: Glenoid Fracture Surgery

Hot off the press! Deshaun's Watson's out for the season with a unique injury called a glenoid fracture. Check out my brand new podcast on this injury at Sports Doc Talk Podcast with William Sanchez. Learn about the injury and what this means for his future in football. Follow us at www.sportsdoctalk.com. Also check out my website to learn more and see how they may fix this injury using a unique combo of arthroscopic techniques. Glenoid Fracture Repair: https://lnkd.in/gMM-wP7T In this edition of Sports Doc Talk Podcast, host William Sanchez and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia discuss the recent shoulder injury faced by Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Deshaun is now dealing with a challenging glenoid fracture, and Dr. Garcia provides insights into the intricacies of the repair process. The episode delves into Deshaun's healing journey, potential complications, and the potential long-term implications of this uncommon fracture. The discussion covers a spectrum of medical procedures, recovery timelines, and rehabilitation strategies, and shines a spotlight on the profound impact such an injury could have on a professional athlete's career—particularly emphasizing the nuanced challenges it presents to a quarterback's throwing capabilities. Would you like a transcript of the show, want to be a guest, or have a topic or question you want to hear more about? Follow us and subscribe at sportsdoctalk.com. We want to hear from you.Read more

SDT Grass vs Turf, Helmet Technology

Check out my newest podcast with Will Sanchez on @sportsdoctalkpodcast. We talk about Grass vs Turf fields and the injury risk, heads up displays in helmets and surgery and much more. Don't miss this fun episode. Follow us at sportsdoctalk.com to stay update on our latest podcasts. Read more

SDT Blast 5G & Heads Up Display

Heads up displays, 5G technology, all this technology is coming to the highest level of football. Check out the short segment below, from my recent podcast on @sportsdoctalkpodcast with William Sanchez where we go in depth on the future of these cutting-edge helmets. Also learn how I currently use this technology in orthopedic surgery and what the future holds for virtual reality and heads up displays in the operating room to make our procedures more accurate and efficient and improve outcomes. Listen to the whole episode below or follow us on our website at sportsdoctalk.com.Read more

SDT HiDef Guest Zach Smith

Hot off the press, check out my newest podcast Sports Doc Talk Podcast with William Sanchez. We had special guest W. Zach Smith, PT, DPT talking about how HIDEF Physical Therapy stays at the top of its game and what they offer in terms of cutting edge technology. You don't want to miss this one. Follow us on any platform of your choosing or check out our website www.sportsdoctalk.com On this episode of Sports Doc Talk Podcast with William Sanchez and Dr. Grant Garcia. Our guest is a Physical Therapist and co-owner of HIDEF Physical Therapy W. Zach Smith, PT, DPT. He discusses how HIDEF Physical Therapy is embracing innovative techniques and technologies. Their dedication to education and staying current ensures that patients receive the highest level of care, and their unique procedures and integration of technology contribute to a more effective and engaging rehabilitation process. HIDEF's approach exemplifies the future of physical therapy, with a focus on personalization, innovation, and patient-centered care. We discussed Blood Flow Restriction, Dynamometry, Virtual Reality, and utilizing apps such as TheraCentric, an app that will guide patients through exercises, count reps, and times rest periods. It's like having a personal coach in your pocket. Be sure to check out Zach’s Instagram page and HIDEF’s website at hidefpt.com. Would you like a transcript of the show, want to be a guest, or have a topic or question you want to hear more about? Check us out at sportsdoctalk.com. We want to hear from you.Read more

SDT Highlight Episode Nick Chubb & Aaron Rodgers

Nick Chubb suffers a debilitating injury & and can Aaron Rodgers return to play this season? Football is a sport that so many people love. It is a unique sport that showcases the best athletes in the world. They exhibit speed, strength, and athleticism on the highest level, but the game at many times is unforgiving. Week in and week out players get hurt. Some player's injuries are not as severe, and others can be possibly career-ending. This past week we saw many stars getting hurt. Including one of the best running backs in the NFL.Read more

SDT Blast NFL & Biotech

National Football League (NFL) is in full swing and we have already seen recent media on the tech being used in the NFL to get ahead. Check out another quick segment from my recent podcast at Sports Doc Talk Podcast with William Sanchez where we talk about biotech in the NFL. Diet, hydration and nutrition all matter in recovery and athletics. To stay ahead players and teams will do whatever it takes to optimize results. Follow our show on our website at www.sportsdoctalk.com or your favorite podcast app.Read more

SDT Blast NFL & Tech

NFL and tech is not a new topic. In the National Football League (NFL), everyone is looking for an edge to get back faster and prevent injury. We have seen it just this week with the recent Aaron Rodgers surgery and the use of new and innovative techniques. We recently had a full episode exploring injuries, concussions and NFL tech. Listen to this recent segment below and subscribe to our full podcast Sports Doc Talk Podcast with William Sanchez to learn more.Read more

SDT: Kickoff 2023, NFL Tech, Concussions

TWe are back with another great podcast with Will Sanchez! We dive in recent football injuries and some really interesting data on kick offs and concussions as well as risk of injury with an additional game 17. Football season kicks off, and with that, Dr. Grant Garcia and William Sanchez begin the show with a discussion about the NCAA's research on the kickoff rule change and its impact on concussion rates in collegiate football. Despite the expectation that this rule change would reduce concussions during kickoff plays, the data suggests otherwise. We explore the many reasons behind this unexpected outcome and its implications for player safety in the sport.Read more

SDT Blast WW Thumb Arthritis

Thumb arthritis can be a chronic and frustrating problem. In older patients, there are many time tested treatments. In patients that are young newer more innovative approaches are needed. Expert hand surgeon, Dr. Wayne Weil describes these treatments on our recent episode of Sports Doc Talk Podcast with William Sanchez.Read more

SDT Blast WW Rebless For Hand and Elbow

Rehab is a just as important as our surgical procedures. Without good rehabilitation our surgical outcomes will suffer. I have been fortunate to work with rebless™ Rehab to help my athletes regain strength and motion after complex knee surgeries.Read more

SDT Blast: WW Thumb UCL

Thumb UCL surgery has evolved to with more innovative techniques. We have seen numerous athletes suffer this injury and make quick recoveries with the help of our new technology. The Arthrex internal brace system has been a game-changer for this surgery and it performed frequently by Dr. Wayne Weil. Check out this short segment from Sports Doc Talk Podcast with William Sanchez featuring top Seattle hand surgeon Dr. Wayne Weil as he describes this injury and surgery.Read more

SDT Guest Dr Wayne Weil OSS

Dr. Wayne Weil is an exceptional individual who juggles multiple roles as a father, athlete, and surgeon. He has garnered recognition as one of the leading orthopedic surgeons specializing in hand and elbow surgery. In an insightful episode of Sports Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Grant Garcia and William Sanchez delve into multiple topics including "skiers' thumb" injury, exploring various treatment options, including the implementation of internal bracing techniques.Read more

SDT Guest Dr David Smith Q Collar

In this podcast episode of Sports Doc Talk, Dr. Grant Garcia and William Sanchez interview David Smith MD, the inventor of the Q-Collar. The Q-Collar is designed to mitigate the absorption of SLOSH (sloshing) energy by the soft tissues of the brain, thereby reducing the risk of brain damage from traumatic events. It is the first device authorized by the FDA for this purpose.Read more

SDT Blast DS Q Collar & NFL

Sports Doc Talk Podcast Special Guest: Dr. David Smith:Q Collar and Its impact on The NFL By Wll Sanchez & Dr. Grant Garcia.Read more

SDT Blast Dr Smith Q Collar Explanation

Concussions and traumatic brain injuries are a concern when you take care of athletes in a high contact sport. William Sanchez and I had the pleasure of interviewing @DavidwsmithMD who is the inventor of the Q collar which reduces the impact of head injuries and has been gaining popularity since its recent FDA approval.Read more

SDT Guest Dr. Anthony Yi OSS

In this podcast episode, William Sanchez and Dr. Grant Garcia interview foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Anthony Yi. The discussion focuses on getting patients back on their feet as soon as possible after foot and ankle injuries.Read more

SDT Blast Dr. Anthony Yi Ankle Fractures

Ankle fractures are a common injury we see as orthopedic surgeons. At Sports Doc Talk Podcast we continue to focus on game changing technology to get patients back faster with better outcomes. The new fibular nail by Arthrex is pushing the envelope with faster weight-bearing, smaller incision and improved stability. We had the honor of interview top foot and ankle specialist Anthony Yi last week.Read more

SDT Blast Dr Anthony Yi Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains are incredibly common. Any doctor that takes care of an athletic population has seen this injury. There are so many different sprains and sometimes patients can develop chronic ankle instability. @Sports Doc Talk Podcast with William Sanchez we had the pleasure of having Dr. Anthony Yi, an expert foot and ankle surgeon, on our show to talk about foot and ankle injuries.Read more

SDT Highlight: Aging Athlete & Regenerative Medicine

As a sports surgeon, I treat athletes at all levels. My goal is to continue to look for advancements in sports medicine that allows my patients to have a faster return to sport and improved outcomes. Regenerative medicine is a hot topic in the fight against disease, injury and aging.Read more

SDT Highlight: Aging Athletes & Fitness Changes

As a sports surgeon, I take care of athletes at all levels. As we age, my goal as sport orthopedic surgeon is to keep my active patient population doing the activities they love. When injuries occur, I am looking at the most cutting edge technology to improve outcomes and get my aging athletes back faster. Recently I published a new podcast episode about this on Sports Doc Talk Podcast with William Sanchez. At OSS Seattle we are committed to offering the latest in technology to help our athletes overcoming injury both operatively and non operatively.Read more

SDT The New Aging Athlete

This episode of Sports Doc Talk focuses on the competitive aging athlete. We want to especially thank one of our loyal listeners for requesting this episode and we want to remind everyone to check out sportsdoctalk.com for podcast links, transcripts, comments, show requests, and much more.Read more

SDT Highlight: MLB New Rules and Injury Risk

Highlight from our recent show reviewing the new MLB pitching rule and its potential impact on future orthopedics sports injuries. Subscribe or follow us to hear more.

SDT Highlight: New Pitch Timer Rule

Highlight from our recent show reviewing the new MLB pitch timer. Subscribe or follow us to hear more.

SDT Opening Day, New Baseball Rules, Injury Risk

In the latest episode of the Sports Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Grant Garcia and William Sanchez dive into the excitement surrounding the new baseball season and the concerns surrounding injuries brought up by the new rules to speed up the game. We discuss the significant strain that throwing a baseball at high velocities repeatedly and frequently can put on a pitcher's body, particularly on the arm and shoulder. We explore some of the potential injuries that pitchers may experience, including shoulder injuries, elbow injuries, forearm injuries, and others... Read more

SDT Highlight: What is a cartilage transplant

Check out this short highlight video podcast from our recent discussion of Lonzo Ball's cartilage transplant. This explanation goes through the recovery and what's involved with a cartilage transplant. In addition what we are looking for with return to sport.

SDT Lonzo Ball, Cartilage Transplants

In this episode, we discuss the recent surgery that Lonzo Ball underwent, his third knee surgery in over a year. Dr. Grant Garcia explains cartilage transplant surgery and how it is a unique procedure that is not commonly performed on professional athletes. We also talk about the history of Lonzo Ball's knee injuries and how his meniscus tear led to the loss of cartilage in his knee. I ask Dr. Garcia if he has any Big Baller Brand gear in his wardrobe... Read more

SDT Thinking about Ortho Innov

Check out this clip from Sports Doc Talk podcast. How do we think about orthopedic innovations and future inventions? Why do we innovate? This recent highlight summarize the thought process. Read more

SDT Napkin to Reality Summary

Check out this clip for Sports Doc Talk podcast. This is a quick summary from Dr. Garcia on how a new orthopedic idea gets turned into an innovative surgical product. Read more

SDT Orthopedic Innovations

How do orthopedic surgeons take a napkin idea into a full-blown product? In business, there are well-validated step processes to get this done. In this show, Dr. Grant Garcia discusses taking an idea through to full approval from the FDA: the BEAR Implant. We also discuss how innovation is manufactured and marketed, and the concerns surgeons and hospitals may have especially when they are hesitant to adopt new tech due to concerns about safety, effectiveness, and costs. We touch upon how using the 501(k) pathway is a faster and less expensive way to gain FDA approval for a new use of an existing device or implant. Read more

SDT Superbowl High Ankle Sprains

Against all odds Patrick Mahomes (despite a bad high ankle sprain) managed to the lead the Kansas city chiefs to a big Super Bowl win. Two weeks of rest helped, but nothing really explains how he managed to overcome the clear pain and agony after reinjuring it at the end of the 2nd quarter for the win. Players like him are unique and its hard to fathom his ability and toughness. To learn about his injury and how William Sanchez and I faired with our predictions, check out this brief clip from our recent Super Bowl podcast @Sports Doc Talk Podcast. To listen to the whole podcast see link below and subscribe! Read more

SDT Superbowl Highlight Purdy and UCL

UCL repair with internal brace got more press recently when Brock Purdy chose this surgery over full tommy john reconstruction of his elbow. This surgery is becoming more mainstream with similar biomechanical strength to full reconstruction. It’s an excellent option for throwers and non-throwers due to this faster recovery and similar success rates in those with the right injury pattern. @Will Sanchez and I recently discussed this in our new podcast @SportsDocTalkPodcast. This short segment below reviews this injury and what surgical options are available for our high-level athletes. To listen to the whole podcast see link below and subscribe! Read more

Superbowl, New Podcast, Brock Purdy UCL Surgery

This football season is about to end, and there will only be one team to bring the elusive Lombardi trophy back to their city and fans. In this episode of Sports Doc Talk with Dr. Grant Garcia, we discuss key injuries that could affect both teams and their players. Before we look ahead, we look back to a key injury to quarterback Brock Purdy in the NFC championship game. Purdy will have an elbow repair using a technique we have discussed in previous shows called internal bracing. What’s the difference between an elbow repair versus Tommy John surgery? Read more

Internal Bracing, and how it's revolutionizing the healing process in Orthopedic surgeries.

The Internal Brace has been a huge leap forward in treatment for how patients recover from surgeries and how it allows them to get back to normal activities in a fraction of the time it used to take from conventional surgeries. This technology has been applied to some of the greatest athletes in the world, such as Drew Brees and others. An example is the dislocated kneecap that Brooks Koepka suffered right before the 2021 Masters tournament. The 4-time major champion and former #1 golfer in the world had put in place an Internal Brace, and a week later was hitting and walking on the golf course able to compete at the Masters just 3 weeks after surgery. This technology is not only available to the best athletes in the world, but it’s also available to you. Read more

Common youth baseball injuries - UCL & Shoulder

Little Johnny wants to become a pro baseball player, but it all starts with little league. Dr. Grant H. Garcia shares his expertise on baseball injuries beginning at the little league level and above. Dr. Garcia has authored over 70 publications in prominent peer-reviewed journals including the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Dr. Garcia was named a Seattle Met Top Doctor in 2019 & 2020. Read more