The Future of Knee Surgery & Patient Care with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Nima Mehran

In this episode of The Prehab Podcast, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nima Mehran returns to discuss cutting-edge advancements in ACL repairs, meniscus transplants, cartilage regeneration, and robotic surgery. He breaks down:   ✅ Why he left a large healthcare system to build a patient-centered private practice ✅ Meniscus transplants vs. traditional knee surgery – who actually needs it? ✅ The future of robotic-assisted knee surgery & its impact on surgical precision ✅ How biologic treatments (PRP, stem cells, injections) fit into patient care ✅ Why ACL injuries keep happening – and how to prevent them   Whether you're a physical therapist, athletic trainer, chiropractor, or surgeon, this episode is packed with evidence-based insights you can use to improve patient outcomes and understand where orthopedic care is headed.   Timestamps: [need to be adjusted & finalized] 00:00 - Introduction: Meet Dr. Nima Mehran 00:40 - Why Dr. Nima left a large healthcare system for private practice 03:00 - The biggest problems in modern healthcare & patient care challenges 07:22 - The future of healthcare: What needs to change? 11:22 - Common knee injuries: ACL tears, meniscus injuries, arthritis 15:54 - Meniscus transplants vs. repairs: Who actually needs surgery? 19:38 - Cartilage transplants & regeneration: What works and what doesn't? 26:04 - The rise of robotic-assisted knee surgery: Game-changer or hype? 29:28 - PRP, stem cells, and biologics: Do they actually work for knee injuries? 35:31 - Why ACL injuries keep happening – and how to prevent them 40:58 - Prehab, rehab & surgical recovery: What every clinician should know 46:02 - Where to follow Dr. Nima & final takeaways     Today's Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Jane, a clinic management software and EMR that has been a game-changer for us at Prehab PT. If you're looking for a smooth transition to better clinic management, book a 1-on-1 demo HERE.  https://jane.app/book_a_demo?utm_medium=prehab_guys&utm_source=ambassador&utm_campaign=book_a_demo&utm_content=static&utm_term=us_pt Use the code PREHABGUYS at sign-up for a 1-month grace Contact Dr. Nima Mehran: @drnimamehran https://www.mmorthopaedics.com Listen to the previous episodes with Dr. Nima : https://theprehabguys.com/podcast/acl-injuries-with-dr-nima-mehran/ https://theprehabguys.com/podcast/meniscus-injuries-with-dr-nima-mehran/