Listen to our latest podcast as Brian Feeley sits down with our superstar physical therapist, Danny Keller, as they discuss why physical therapy works in treating injuries that seems on first glance to need surgery.
With school sports starting up and people gearing up for fall sporting endeavors, it's important to understand the role of injury prevention, load management, and overuse; not just for professional athletes but for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Listen to our latest podcast as we break this topic down.
What is shoulder impingement and how do you treat it? Listen to Dr Brian Feeley break it all down.
What exactly is a fellow? What is life like as a sports medicine fellow at UCSF? What kind of training do they get? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with two of our current fellows, Dr Marcus Trotter and Dr Jamie Confino.
What is an AC joint injury? Do you ever need to fix it? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Drew Lansdown break down treatment of this injury.
Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley breaks down a recent paper examining graft size in ACL surgery
Are you applying for orthopedic residency? How do you put together the best application? Who do you ask for a letter of recommendation? Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the orthopedic residency application process for medical students.
Are you an experienced runner or simply starting out as a beginner? Listen to our latest podcast as we break down all aspects of running including injuries, arthritis risk, shoe wear, and the benefits of cross training.
What are the challenges of publishing in an academic medical journal? What does an editor look for in a paper? How can you take part in meaningful research as a student? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with Dr. Jed Kuhn, editor in chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Drew Lansdown break down how to excel as a rotating medical student.
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.
