GaitKeepers Journal Club S2.E34 - Dr. Robert Anderson, MD & Stacy Case - Achilles, Syndesmosis and Athlete Injuries; Sideline Surgeons

In this engaging episode of the GaitKeepers Journal Club, hosts Dr. Brad Abicht and Dr. Jeff Dikis, along with Rich Dubin, welcome esteemed guests Dr. Bob Anderson, MD and Stacey Case, CEO of Sideline Surgeons. Dr. Anderson, a long-time team physician for the Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers, shares his extensive expertise in sports medicine, focusing on the intricacies of foot and ankle injuries in NFL athletes. The discussion delves into the prevalence and diagnosis of syndesmotic injuries, the impact of modern imaging techniques, and the evolution of treatment protocols. They discuss the increasing number of Achilles tendon injuries, and theorize ways to prevent them.Stacey Case introduces Sideline Surgeons, an innovative IT platform designed to streamline communication and documentation for physicians working with elite athletes. She describes the role for interdiciplinary medicine for these high level athletes, and providing access to top-level physicians easily.