Ep. 191: Olympians, Injuries, and the Quest for Recovery: Let's Talk Labral and Meniscus Tears!

About this episode

This episode discusses knee injuries and recovery options with Dr. Kevin Stone, focusing on meniscus grafts and their impact on athletes.

In this episode: In this episode, we tackle the serious and often absurd world of knee injuries with none other than Dr. Kevin Stone, who’s here to enlighten us on the magic of meniscus grafts. Who knew that those pesky, creaky knees could be treated in ways that actually buy you time? We delve into a recent study where older adults facing knee replacements found salvation in meniscus grafts, with 42% enjoying years of relief! It’s like finding out that your old, broken-down car can actually run again with just a little tinkering – who knew? Dr. Stone's optimism shines as he shares how these new treatments are changing the game for athletes, allowing them to bounce back and even improve post-injury. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows; we also touch on the grim reality of injury in sports, highlighting stories of tragic accidents that remind us just how precious our time on the bike or the track is. This episode serves as both a wake-up call and a beacon of hope, reminding us that with the right care, we might just find ourselves back on the starting line, ready to tackle our next challenge with gusto. Segments: [11:36]- Medical Mailbag: Shoulder Labral Injuries [43:33]…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jeff Sankoff

Guest: Dr. Kevin Stone

Topics covered

• knee injuries
• meniscus grafts
• sports recovery
• athlete health
• injury prevention

Keywords

• knee injuries
• meniscus grafts
• sports recovery
• Dr. Kevin Stone
• athlete health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IM 70.3 Boise

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