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.

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.

As the NBA season enters the home stretch, listen as we breakdown the sports medicine behind the return of Klay Thompson, Draymond Green's back injury, Zion's foot fracture, Chris Paul's thumb, and much more.

Join Brian Feeley, MD and Peter Chalmers, MD as Peter discusses his extensive body of work in understanding the mechanics of throwing, what the risk factors for injury are, and what exercises can prevent injury and allow athletes to throw faster.

With the increase in sports specialization amongst youth, we have seen an exponential increase in pediatric ACL injuries. Listen to our latest podcast as we breakdown the reasons behind this increase, unique considerations in this population, and surgical techniques.

As a sports fan or weekend warrior, you may hear terms like ligament, tendon, sprain, and strain thrown around. What does it all mean? Listen to our podcast as we break down injury basics.

Interested in combining a career in orthopedics with care of the pediatric population? Listen about our UCSF Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship with Dr. Sabharwal and Dr. Swarup, directors of the program.

Huge weekend in Bay Area sports as Jimmy Garoppolo leads the 49ers to victory with a thumb UCL injury and Klay Thompson returns after 2.5 years from his ACL and Achilles injuries. Listen for our sports medicine breakdowns.

Learn about the UCSF Sports Medicine fellowship from our faculty and one of our current fellows, Dr. Ajay Padaki.

Every wonder about a career in primary care sports medicine? Listen to our latest podcast with Dr. Carlin Senter and Dr. Cindy Chang, our primary care sports medicine experts at UCSF.

Learn about the path of ABC7's Casey Pratt as we discuss sports journalism / media, injury reporting, and his personal experience with health care at our children's hospital.

We commonly hear about hip and knee arthritis, but shoulder arthritis can be a problem that also causes significant disability.  Listen to Dr Feeley and Dr Lansdown as they talk about this problem.

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.

Are you a current medical student applying in orthopedic surgery? Listen to our 2 of our orthopedic surgery residents, Dr. Alicia Asturias and Dr. Sachin Allahabadi discuss the application process and interviewing.

Join us on our latest sports medicine podcast as we sit down with Dr. Brian Sutterer, sports injury analysis expert and fellow at the Mayo Clinic.

Listen to our podcast crew as we try to dispel some common myths in sports medicine.

Interested in learning about the sports medicine science behind some of the injuries impacting the Warriors this season? Listen to our latest podcast episode.

Listen to our phenomenal discussion with UCLA pediatric sports surgeon Dr Jennifer Beck, MD as we discuss rising as a star in pediatric orthopedic surgery as a female, sports specialization, and caring for female athletes.

Foot and ankle injuries are common amongst professional athletes and weekend warriors. Listen to our chat with Dr Adam Bitterman of Northwell Health as we talk about these injuries.

Health care disparities are present in medicine, particularly in orthopedic surgery. Listen to our frank discussion with Dr. Neeraj Patel as we talk about issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in orthopedic surgery.

Listen to our latest podcast with Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT, of 3CB Performance as we discuss sports injury analysis, social media, and his strategies rehabbing athletes.

Join us as we have an eye-opening discussing with Dr. Leon Scott, Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University, about diet, exercise, and arthritis.

We know that youth sports specialization leads to injury and burnout. But what is the data in regards to how it impacts performance and future athletic success? Listen to our latest episode as we discuss the data including that of the NBA, NFL, and MLB.

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?

Injuries to the ACL are common amongst the active population but the treatment and recovery can be over-whelming. Listen for a complete breakdown of all things related to the ACL from prevention to surgery.

Join us as we talk with Telemundo Sports Anchor Carlos Yustis about his path to his career in sports broadcasting, the Tokyo Olympics, and knee injury recovery.

We appreciate all of our followers and put together a podcast based on your social media questions. Listen to our latest podcast dedicated to our loyal listeners.

Injuries have been the theme of the NBA season. Listen as we break down knee hyper-extension injuries, ACL injuries, and potential solutions to the injury trends in the league.

Achilles injuries can be devastating injuries for weekend warriors and elite athletes. Learn about their presentation and treatment options.

What exactly is a  labral tear? How can labral injuries impact athletes? Listen for our breakdown of this complex shoulder injury.

Hamstring injuries are common amongst athletes of all ages and skill levels from youth soccer players to NBA athletes. Learn more about the anatomy, presentation, and treatment of these injuries.

Hear from rising sports medicine superstar Dr. Rachel Frank as she talks about the care of the female athlete, her athletic background, and the importance of mentorship in improving diversity in orthopedic surgery.

Ramping back up after a break in working out? Managing your kids getting back into sports? Feeling sore after a new workout routine? Listen for more information about avoiding and managing overuse injuries.

The rotator cuff is a commonly injured structure. But what is it? How is it injured? How can you make it better. Join us as we discuss the basics.

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.

Learn about physical therapy with our UCSF expert, Dr. Danny Keller.

With baseball back in full swing learn the basics about Tommy John (aka ulnar collateral ligament) injuries of the elbow

Learn about the the journey of Stephania Bell, ESPN Senior Writer and Injury Analyst, as she talks about her path to injury reporting and the nuts and bolts of her job.

Learn about cutting edge exercise research and how to stay in shape with UCSF Orthopedic Resident, Dr. Sachin Allahabadi

Learn the basics basics for the treatment of high ankle sprains, tailbone contusions, hamstring injuries, and fractures in athletes; and when we can expect return to play.

Listen for a great conversation with radio / TV pioneer Kate Scott about the challenges of being female in sports media, her mentors, and using her platform to discuss mental health and social change.

Increasing attention has been paid towards the impact of sleep on performance; particularly in the NBA. Hear from sleep expert, Dr. Cheri Mah, and ESPN Senior Writer, Baxter Holmes, about sleep and impact on the NBA.

Learn about how health care disparities exist in sports medicine at every level from the individual patient, health care system, and youth sports perspective.  Individual insight will help to create change.

Hear from renowned spine surgeon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Dr. Wellington Hsu, about back injuries in golfers, the remarkable recovery of Tiger Woods from multiple surgeries, and spine injuries in NFL players.

Learn about the UCSF Sports Medicine Fellowship With 2 Of Our Former Graduates: Dr Caitlin Chambers and Dr. Emily Monroe as we discuss fellowship training at UCSF, transition to their career, and the challenges of being female in orthopedic surgery.

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.

Join us for a conversation with world renowned NY Times columnist Kurt Streeter as we talk about the NCAA's decision to play during the pandemic, youth sports disparities, and bringing back basketball to Seattle.  

Meniscus injuries are common in patients of all ages; from the youngest athlete to weekend warriors. Learn more about these injuries and how they are treated.

Join us as we talk with world series champion and former MLB All-Star Kevin Youkilis about youth baseball, injuries, making it to the next level, and what he has been up to since his playing days.