X-Ray in Motion: How DDR is Changing Sports and Surgery

Dr. Grant Garcia and Will Sanchez welcome Dr. Greg Kolovich, orthopedic hand surgeon and co-founder of Oxo, to discuss revolutionary Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR) technology that's transforming sports medicine.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:🔬 From Engineer to SurgeonDr. Kolovich's unique journey from Georgia Tech electrical engineer to Harvard-trained hand surgeon and medical device innovator📱 The 8-Pound RevolutionLearn how DDR technology miniaturized an 800-pound C-arm into a portable, battery-powered device with crystal-clear imaging⚡ Game-Changing DiagnosticsReal-time dynamic instability assessmentLess radiation than traditional fluoroscopyApplications for sports teams, mission work, and emergency care🏒 Sports Medicine ApplicationsHow professional hockey teams use portable DDR for sideline diagnostics and remote consultation🌍 Global ImpactMission work stories from Kenya, Ethiopia, India, and Honduras—bringing advanced imaging to underserved communities💡 Clinical WisdomWhen NOT to operateBuilding a complex surgical practiceSecond opinion philosophyPatient-first approach🚀 The FuturePoint-of-care diagnostics, home healthcare, and the next generation of medical imagingTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro03:00 - Engineer to Surgeon Journey06:00 - Hand & Nerve Surgery Specialization11:00 - Mission Work Stories19:00 - Birth of Oxo Technology30:00 - DDR vs. Fluoroscopy Explained35:00 - Clinical Applications44:00 - Sports Team Use Cases47:00 - Future VisionSpecial thanks to The Recovery Shop for supporting innovative sports medicine conversations!🎧 Also Available On:Apple Podcasts | iHeart Radio | Amazon Music | YouTube | Google Podcasts📝 Full Transcript: sportsdoctalk.com🎯 Be a Guest: Submit requests at sportsdoctalk.com