The Sports Docs Podcast

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Sports medicine is a constantly evolving field, with hundreds of new articles published each month on the topic. This ever-growing wealth of information can make it challenging to stay updated on the newest approaches and techniques, and to know which data should actually change your practice. Join orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Catherine Logan and Dr. Ashley Bassett, as they chat about the most recent developments in sports medicine and dissect through all the noise. On each episode of The Sports Docs podcast, the hosts will tackle a specific injury – from ACL tears to shoulder instability – and review the top research from vario...

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199: Overtime – Cuff Repair and the Biceps: To Kill or Not to Kill?
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Overtime – Cuff Repair and the Biceps: To Kill or Not to Kill?

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Are you a biceps killer? Or do you prefer to leave a normal-appearing biceps tendon alone during rotator cuff repair?

In this episode of Overtime with The Sports Docs, Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan tackle one of the longstanding debates in shoulder surgery: Should surgeons routinely release the long head of the biceps tendon during rotator cuff repair, even when the tendon appears completely normal?

We review a pr...


198: Dr. Kenneth Hunt - Modern Management of Ankle Instability (Part II)
10/12/2026

In Part II of our conversation with Dr. Ken Hunt, orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon at the University of Colorado, we explore two important diagnoses that can complicate ankle injuries: syndesmotic injuries (high ankle sprains) and osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs).

This episode of The Sports Docs Podcast is brought to you by BraceLab. Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing everyday discomfort, or just trying to stay active and move confidently, BraceLab has you covered with high-quality, innovative support solutions. 

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197: Dr. Kenneth Hunt - Modern Management of Ankle Instability (Part I)
10/09/2026

This video is about Ken HuntOn today’s episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Kenneth Hunt, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery at the University of Colorado, Director of the UCHealth Foot and Ankle Center, and team physician for University of Colorado Athletics and the Denver Nuggets.

This episode of The Sports Docs Podcast is brought to you by BraceLab. Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing everyday discomfort, or just trying to stay active and move confidently, BraceLab has you cove...


197: Dr. Kenneth Hunt - Modern Management of Ankle Instability (Part I)
10/05/2026

On today’s episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Kenneth Hunt, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery at the University of Colorado, Director of the UCHealth Foot and Ankle Center, and team physician for University of Colorado Athletics and the Denver Nuggets.

In Part I, we take a comprehensive look at lateral ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability. We discuss how to evaluate the athlete with an acute ankle injury, red flags that should prompt consideration of associated pathology, and...


196: Adding the LET: Does Graft Protection Come at a Cost?
09/28/2026

On today’s episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, we’re discussing the 2026 Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine article, “The Impact of Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis on Knee Range of Motion After Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction,” by Hamad and colleagues from UCLA.

The use of lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) alongside ACL reconstruction continues to increase, particularly in young athletes at high risk for reinjury. While growing evidence suggests that LET can improve rotational stability and reduce ACL graft failure, questions remain about whether adding an extra-articular restraint may increase the risk of posto...


195: From the OR to the Octagon (Part 2): Cub Swanson’s Endoscopic Spine Journey with Guests Cub Swanson and Dr. Sohrab Gollogly
09/21/2026

In this special Athlete Highlight episode, we are back with Cub Swanson & Dr. Sohrab Gollogly - bringing together two sides of the surgical experience: the athlete who underwent surgery and the surgeon who performed it.

Professional mixed martial artist and UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson joins his surgeon, orthopedic spine specialist Dr. Sohrab Gollogly, for a conversation about endoscopic spine surgery—from the athlete’s perspective and the surgeon’s point of view.

In This Episode: Part Two

In the next episode, we’ll...


194: From the OR to the Octagon (Part 1): Cub Swanson’s Endoscopic Spine Journey with Guests Cub Swanson and Dr. Sohrab Gollogly
09/14/2026

In this special Athlete Highlight episode, we’re bringing together two sides of the surgical experience: the athlete who underwent surgery and the surgeon who performed it.

Professional mixed martial artist and UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson joins his surgeon, orthopedic spine specialist Dr. Sohrab Gollogly, for a conversation about endoscopic spine surgery—from the athlete’s perspective and the surgeon’s point of view.

In This Episode

Why spinal injuries can be particularly challenging for professional combat athletesCub Swanson’s experience with a spinal c...


193: ACL 2.0: Playbook for Reducing Retear Risk with Dr. Pat Smith and Dr. Aaron Krych (REBOOT)
09/07/2026

Live from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies Conference

(& Happy Labor Day!)

In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan sit down LIVE from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies with two leading ACL experts—Dr. Pat Smith and Dr. Aaron Krych—to discuss strategies to reduce failure after ACL reconstruction.

The conversation highlights the evolution of ACL surgery, focusing on graft selection, fixation, biologic augmentation, and mechanical protection, with an emphasis on optimizing outcomes in young, high-risk athletes.

Graft: Auto...


192: Stabilizing the Syndesmosis: Modern Approaches to a Common Problem with Dr. Kevin Martin - Live at AOSSM 2026
08/31/2026

High ankle sprains and syndesmosis injuries can be some of the most challenging ankle injuries to diagnose and manage—particularly when instability requires surgical intervention.

In this special episode of The Sports Docs Podcast LIVE from the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Seattle, hosts Ashley Bassett, MD, and Catherine Logan, MD, sit down with Kevin Martin, DO, Orthopaedic Surgeon at The Ohio State University, to discuss modern approaches to syndesmosis stabilization.

The conversation explores how surgical management has evolved from traditional rigid screw fixation toward dynamic stabilization strategies and what th...


191: Seeing More Through Less: Nanoscopy in Elbow Surgery with Dr. Christopher Ahmad - Live at AOSSM 2026
08/24/2026

What if treating the throwing athlete’s elbow could mean seeing more while disrupting less?

In this special LIVE episode from the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Seattle, Dr. Catherine Logan and Dr. Ashley Bassett sit down with Christopher Ahmad, MD, renowned sports medicine surgeon and longtime New York Yankees team physician, to explore the evolution of elbow arthroscopy and the emerging role of nano-arthroscopy in treating throwing athletes.

Elbow arthroscopy has become an important tool for addressing mechanical intra-articular pathology, including loose bodies, posterior impingement, osteophytes, synovitis, chondral injuries, OC...


190: From Tear to Return to Play: Optimizing Rotator Cuff Outcomes with Dr. JT Tokish & Dr. Albert Lin - Live at AOSSM 2026
08/17/2026

Rotator cuff repair continues to evolve—not only in how surgeons fix the tendon, but in how we think about healing, biomechanics, tissue quality, and augmentation.

In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast LIVE from the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Seattle, Dr. Albert Lin and Dr. JT Tokish join Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan to discuss strategies for optimizing rotator cuff repair outcomes.

The conversation begins with the evolution of the SpeedBridge repair construct and the emergence of the FiberTak SpeedBridge, including the potential advantages of sm...


189: LEAP Forward: The Evolution of ACL Management with Dr. Bonnie Gregory & Dr. Henry Ellis - Live at AOSSM 2026
08/10/2026

Lateral extra-articular procedures (LEAPs) have evolved from a controversial adjunct to ACL reconstruction into an increasingly evidence-supported tool for managing rotational instability and reducing graft failure in appropriately selected patients.

In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, Drs. Henry Ellis and Bonnie Gregory join us live from the AOSSM Annual Meeting to discuss where lateral augmentation fits in modern ACL management. They explore the evidence behind lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET), patient selection and indications, potential complications, LET versus anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR), surgical technique, fixation strategies, and rehabilitation considerations.

The conversation also...


188: Buttoned Up: Modern Advances in ACL Reconstruction with Seth Sherman, MD - Live at AOSSM 2026
08/03/2026

Advances in ACL reconstruction continue to push the field toward stronger fixation, improved graft protection, and more biologically friendly implants. In this special sponsored episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, recorded live at the 2026 AOSSM Annual Meeting in Seattle, Drs. Catherine Logan and Ashley Bassett welcome Dr. Seth Sherman to discuss the latest innovations in graft fixation and how they are changing the way surgeons approach ACL reconstruction.

The conversation begins with one of the most important decisions in ACL surgery—graft selection. Dr. Sherman shares his approach to ch...


187: Leading the Next Era of Sports Medicine with Corey Parker, MPA, CEO of AOSSM - LIVE at AOSSM 2026
07/27/2026

The future of sports medicine isn't shaped solely in the operating room—it is also driven by visionary leadership, collaboration, education, and innovation. Live from the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Seattle, Drs. Catherine Logan and Ashley Bassett sit down with Corey Parker, MPA, the newly appointed CEO of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), to discuss his vision for one of the world's leading sports medicine organizations.

With more than two decades of executive leadership experience in healthcare, academic medicine, and national physician organizations, Corey shares what drew him to AOSSM and how he...


186: From Defect to Comeback: Modern Cartilage Treatment Strategies: Dr. Aaron Krych LIVE at AOSSM 2026
07/20/2026

Recorded live from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Seattle, Dr. Aaron Krych joins Drs. Catherine Logan and Ashley Bassett for an in-depth discussion on the rapidly evolving field of cartilage restoration. The conversation explores how treatment has shifted from simply filling cartilage defects to restoring the entire knee joint through comprehensive patient evaluation, biologic innovations, and advanced surgical techniques.

The Evolution of Cartilage Restoration

Why focal cartilage defects should be viewed as a "whole joint disease"Moving beyond isolated microfractureThe growing importance of correcting alignment, instability, and meniscal deficiencyEarlier intervention...


185: Dr. John Kelly and Dr. Matt Fury: Bankart Like Beckham: Mastering Instability Surgery REBOOT (LIVE at AOSSM)
07/13/2026

Today’s episode is going to focus on surgical management of primary and recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability in athletes. 

We are joined today by two outstanding guests! 

Dr. John Kelly is a professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of Shoulder Sports Medicine at UPenn Ortho. He is Co-director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship and is a team physician for the Philadelphia Union. Dr. Kelly is the former President of the Eastern Orthopaedic Association and Vice President of the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Dr. Matt Fury is an orth...


184: Dr. Brian Cole on Osteochondral Allograft Reconstruction (REBOOT): Impact of Research on Clinical Practice (LIVE at AOSSM 2024)
07/06/2026

Today’s episode is going to focus on osteochondral allograft transplantation, and specifically how basic science research can and should impact your clinical practice.

We are joined today by Dr. Brian Cole, a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center, Chair of Surgery at Rush Oak Park Hospital and Section Head of the Rush Cartilage Restoration Center.  He is also a past president of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and a team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox.

 So, without further ado...


183. LIVE (REBOOT) from AOSSM: Challenging Cartilage Injuries (Dr. Sabrina Strickland & Dr. Seth Sherman)
06/29/2026

Dr. Sabrina Strickland is an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery and an attending surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery . She is active member of many societies and research groups, including the International Cartilage Repair Society and the International Patellofemoral Study Group.

Dr. Seth Sherman is the Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship at Stanford University Orthopaedics and is a Stanford University Football team physician. He is Chairman of the AAOS Sports Medicine/Arthroscopy committee and is also a member of the International Patellofemoral Study Group.

Both Dr. Strickland and Dr. Sherman publish and lecture extensively...


182: Overtime – Can Exercise Improve PRP? Exploring Exercise-Mobilized Platelet-Rich Plasma
06/22/2026

Could something as simple as a 20-minute bike ride improve the quality of platelet-rich plasma?

In this episode of Overtime with The Sports Docs, Drs. Ashley Bassett and Catherine Logan explore an intriguing laboratory study examining whether exercise performed immediately before a PRP blood draw can enhance the cellular composition of platelet-rich plasma.

As biologic therapies continue to expand throughout sports medicine, optimizing PRP has become increasingly important. While most discussions focus on centrifuge systems, platelet concentrations, leukocyte content, and injection techniques, this study introduces another potential variable: the patient.

The...


181: Overtime – Secondary Injury after ACL Reconstruction in Professional Soccer Players
06/15/2026

The FIFA World Cup has begun and ACL injuries remain one of the most impactful injuries in professional soccer. While much of the discussion around ACL reconstruction focuses on graft choice, rehabilitation, and return-to-play timelines, a new study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine highlights an often-overlooked challenge: secondary muscle injuries after athletes return to competition.

In this episode of Overtime with The Sports Docs, Drs. Ashley Bassett and Catherine Logan review the newly published article, "Secondary Muscle Injuries and Performance Decline After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Professional Soccer." The study examines...


180: Dr. Arianna Gianakos – Plantar Fasciitis in Athletes (Part II)
06/08/2026

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In Part II of our discussion on plantar fasciitis, Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan continue their conversation with Dr. Arianna Gianakos, orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon at Yale University. This episode focuses on treatment options for patients who fail initial conservative management, including injection therapies, biologics, and surgical intervention for recalcitrant plantar fasciitis.

The discussion highlights the latest evidence supporting platelet-rich plasma (PRP), compares PRP to corticosteroid injections and other nonoperative treatments, and reviews emerging minimally invasive surgical techniques—including nano-arthroscopic plantar fascia release.

Highlights

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP...


179: Dr. Arianna Gianakos – Plantar Fasciitis in Athletes (Part I)
06/02/2026

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In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan are joined by Dr. Arianna Gianakos, orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon at Yale University, to discuss one of the most common causes of heel pain in athletes and active adults—plantar fasciitis.

The conversation explores the underlying pathology of plantar fasciitis, risk factors that contribute to its development, and the latest evidence supporting conservative treatment strategies. Dr. Gianakos shares practical pearls on patient evaluation, imagi...


178. Candace Townley Cox, DPT: ACL Recovery Tips and Tricks - Part I (REBOOT)
05/25/2026

On today’s episode we’re focusing on rehabilitation of ACL surgery with Candace Townley Cox, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and body movement expert at Evolution Physical Therapy. Today’s discussion will center around tips and tricks to optimize outcomes and some common pitfalls that may hold patients back from a full recovery.

We have some great articles for you that contribute well to our conversation on the surgical treatment of knee cartilage disease. As always, links to all of the papers that we discuss on this show can be found on our podcast website.

Th...


177: TightRope Tales: The Future of Syndesmosis Repair
05/18/2026

In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan sit down LIVE from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies with foot and ankle expert Dr. Ned Amendola to discuss the modern management of ankle syndesmosis injuries (“high ankle sprains”) in athletes. 

The conversation focuses on when surgery is indicated, the evolution from rigid screw fixation to dynamic stabilization with TightRope technology, surgical pearls, and accelerated return-to-sport strategies for high-demand athletes.

Highlights

When Does a Syndesmosis Injury Need Surgery?

Most isolated, stable syndesmosis injuries can be tr...


176: From Sidelines to Headlines: Reporting Sports Injuries (Stephania Bell)
05/11/2026

In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan sit down LIVE from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies with Stephania Bell to discuss the evolving role of sports injuries in modern media coverage.

As a licensed physical therapist and leading injury analyst for ESPN, Stephania shares how fantasy football, sports betting, visual technology, and audience demand have transformed injuries from simple status updates into complex, high-interest storylines centered around athlete performance, recovery, and long-term health.

We'll chat about:

How Fantasy Football transformed injuries into weekly decision-making currency<...


175: Orthobiologics in Practice: Bone Marrow Concentrate, the ANGEL System, and the Vortex Needle
05/04/2026

In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan sit down LIVE from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies with orthobiologics expert Dr. Spencer Stein to discuss the real-world application of bone marrow concentrate (BMAC) in sports medicine.

The conversation focuses on how to effectively integrate orthobiologics into clinical and surgical practice, with a deep dive into the ANGEL System and Vortex Needle, emphasizing consistency, technique, and appropriate patient selection.

Where BMAC Fits in Practice

Common applications:

 Cartilage restoration procedures  Tendon and...


174: The Comeback Step: Game-Changing Foot & Ankle Surgery
04/27/2026

In this The Sports Docs Podcast episode, Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan sit down with foot and ankle experts Dr. David Pedowitz and Dr. Josh Metzl.

From evolving surgical techniques to implant innovation and accelerated return-to-play timelines, this conversation highlights how modern approaches are reshaping outcomes for high-level athletes.

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Who Needs Surgery?

 Best suited for young, active athletes, especially in explosive or cutting sports  While nonoperative care has improved: Tendon elongation remains a key concern Push-off strength deficits ca...


173: Anchors Away! Stabilizing the Athlete’s Shoulder
04/20/2026

In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, Dr. Bassett & Dr. Logan sit down LIVE from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies with shoulder instability expert Dr. Kevin Farmer to discuss the modern management of traumatic anterior shoulder instability in athletes.

The conversation focuses on the instability continuum, including when to operate, how to evaluate bipolar bone loss, and when to add remplissage, with an emphasis on optimizing outcomes in young, high-risk athletes.

Who Needs Surgery?

Young athletes—especially males less than 20—have 70–80% recurrence rates with nonoperative care
Higher risk populations:
Collision athlet...


172: ACL 2.0: Playbook for Reducing Retear Risk
04/13/2026

Live from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies Conference

In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan sit down LIVE from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies with two leading ACL experts—Dr. Pat Smith and Dr. Aaron Krych—to discuss strategies to reduce failure after ACL reconstruction.

The conversation highlights the evolution of ACL surgery, focusing on graft selection, fixation, biologic augmentation, and mechanical protection, with an emphasis on optimizing outcomes in young, high-risk athletes.

Graft: Autograft vs Allograft

Stro...


171: Next-Gen Knees: Modern Cartilage Restoration
04/06/2026

Live from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies Conference

🎧 Episode Summary

In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan sit down LIVE from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies with cartilage restoration expert Dr. Travis Maak to discuss the modern surgical management of knee cartilage defects.

The conversation focuses on diagnostic workup, surgical decision-making, and cutting-edge cartilage restoration techniques, including Autocart, BioCartilage, and Cartiform.

Diagnostic Imaging - MRI is critical for:

 Defect size and depth  Subchondral bone integrity and edema  Concomitant meniscal and ligament...


170: A League of Their Own: Advancements in UCL Surgery
03/30/2026

Modern Surgical Management of Elbow UCL Tears

Live from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies  

🎧 Episode Summary

In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan sit down LIVE from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies with two leaders in sports medicine—Dr. Neal ElAttrache and Dr. Jeffrey Dugas—to discuss the modern management of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries in throwing athletes.

Highlights

Changing UCL Injury Landscape

 Increasing incidence of UCL injuries and surgeries across all level...


169: Seeing is Believing: The Evolution of Arthroscopic Imaging
03/23/2026

Live from the 10th Annual Arthrex Team Physician Controversies Conference 

🎧 Episode Overview

In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan sit down LIVE from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies Conference to explore how next-generation arthroscopic imaging is transforming the way orthopaedic surgeons diagnose and treat injuries.

Joined by Dr. James Voos—Chairman of Orthopedics at University Hospitals and Head Team Physician for the Cleveland Browns—the conversation dives into the evolution of nano arthroscopy, panoramic visualization, and integrat...


168: ATSD – Should I have Surgery for my Type III AC Separation?
03/16/2026

Welcome to another episode of Ask The Sports Docs. We get a lot questions from our listeners each week and they’re great questions, so rather than responding individually we thought we’d do these mini episodes where highlight some of the best questions and our responses. So, let’s get started!

Today, we’re tackling the question: “Should I have surgery for my type III AC joint
separation?” If you are a sports medicine or shoulder surgeon, you’ve definitely had this conversation with your patients. And if you are an athlete, you’ve probably googled this aft...


167: Overtime – How Many Patella Dislocations is Too Many?
03/09/2026

Welcome to Overtime with the Sports Docs. On each of these mini episodes, we chat about a new article or new surgical technique in the field of sports medicine.

We’ll give you our quick take on the most recent data and how this data will impact our practice. Today, we’re chatting about recurrent patellar instability, and specifically the risk of progressive cartilage damage in the setting of repeat patella dislocation events. We’re going to review an article from the August 2024 issue of AJSM titled: “The Number of Patellar Dislocation Events Is Associated With Increased Chondral...


166: ATSD – Do Guardian Caps Actually Decrease Concussions?
03/02/2026

Welcome to another episode of Ask The Sports Docs. We get a lot questions from our listeners each week and they’re great questions, so rather than responding individually we thought we’d do these mini episodes where highlight some of the best questions and our responses. So, let’s get started!

Today’s Ask The Sports Docs focuses on a question that we get asked a lot on the sideline, in locker rooms and by parents of our young contact sport athletes: Do you recommend the use of Guardian Caps to decrease the risk of concussion? If you h...


165: Overtime – Long-term Outcomes of Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
02/23/2026

Today, we’re diving into a paper that reviews the long-term outcomes following arthroscopic Bankart repair and challenges some of the historical narratives around this procedure.

The study that we are reviewing today is titled “Long-term Outcomes of a Contemporary Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Technique in Patients With Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Minimum 10-Year Follow-up.”

This is a minimum 10-year follow-up study looking at modern arthroscopic Bankart techniques using at least three anchors — and it asks: 

Are recurrence rates still as high as we’ve been taught?


164: Game Plan: Pickleball (Reboot)
02/16/2026

Welcome to another episode of Game Plan! It has been a while since we have done one of these Game Plan episodes so to quickly review: These episodes are specifically designed for patients. They are designed to hopefully answer some of the questions you have about the most common sports medicine conditions, injury prevention and treatment options.

Today we’re talking about pickleball – the fastest growing sport in the United States. From 2019- 2021, the number of pickleball players increased from 3.3 to 4.8 million. The reason for the growth of the sport is likely multifactorial, including that it encompasses a wi...


163: Ask The Sports Docs: What is the Optimal Timing of ACL Surgery
02/09/2026

We get a lot questions from our listeners each week and they’re great questions,
so rather than responding individually we thought we’d do these mini episodes where highlight some of the best questions and our responses. So, let’s get started! Today’s Ask The Sports Docs focuses on timing of ACL reconstruction surgery. 

Our patients, and their families, frequently ask… how long can I wait to
have the surgery? To answer that question, we’re going to review an article, hot off the press in this month’s issue of AJSM titled “Early ACL Reconst...


162: Overtime: Peptides, PR, and Patient Demand: Separating Science from Social Media
02/02/2026

Welcome to Overtime with the Sports Docs. On each of these mini episodes, Catherine and I chat about a new technique or treatment option in the field of sports medicine. We’ll give you our quick take on the most recent data and how this data will impact our practice.


Today we’re tackling a topic that’s coming up more and more in clinic, locker rooms, and social media—injectable peptide therapy. Specifically, we’re going to walk through a recent AJSM narrative review by Mayfield and colleagues that serves as a primer for orthopaedic and sports...


161: Overtime – Platelet Concentration Explains PRP Outcomes in Lateral Epicondylitis
01/26/2026

Welcome to Overtime with the Sports Docs. On each of these mini episodes, we chat about a new article or new surgical technique in the field of sports medicine. We’ll give you our quick take on the most recent data and how
this data will impact our practice.

Today, we’re talking about one of the hottest topics in sports medicine — platelet rich plasma for lateral epicondylitis. If you’ve ever wondered why PRP seems to work great for some patients… and not at all for others — this paper gives us a compelling answer.

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