6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine

Listen to our latest podcast as orthopedic clinician scientists, Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Drew Lansdown, break down what you need to know about stem cells in 2026. What exactly are they? Are their applications in orthopedic surgery? Who is a candidate?

Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with University of Baltimore law professor, Dionne Koller to discuss her book, "More Than Play", which takes a deep dive into how how law, policy, and politics shape youth sports.

What exactly is runner's knee? How do athletes like Stephen Curry deal with patellofemoral syndrome? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Drew Lansdown break it all down.

The Warriors have had bad luck this season with injuries with Moses Moody's patellar tendon rupture occurring this week. Listen to our podcast as Dr Brian Feeley break down patellar tendon ruptures with some ACL recovery thrown in as well.

How can surgeons optimize performance in the operating room? What are the parallels between athletics and surgical preparation? What can we learn from the world of sports? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with former collegiate soccer player and UCSF orthopedic surgery resident, Dr. Kyla Petrie.

Is anesthesia safe? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr. Brian Feeley sits down with Dr. Kerstin Kolodzie, MD, PhD to discuss everything patients needs to know about anesthesia.

ACL tears in teenage girls continue to rise. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the latest NY Times article entitled, "Why Are So Many Teen Girls Still Tearing Their A.C.L.s?" Why is this happening, what are the risk factors, and can we prevent this crisis?

What does it mean if you have a rotator cuff tear on your MRI? Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the latest JAMA Internal Medicine article, "Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging."

How do you know when it is okay to run after an injury? What pain is okay to push through? How do you optimize training? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with Vlad Shatrov and the RunLab (https://runlab.com.au/) to discuss all things running.

Meniscus tears are common in the older population but is physical therapy a good treatment? Listen to our latest podcast as we discuss the findings of the recent NEJM article, "A Randomized Trial of Physical Therapy for Meniscal Tear and Knee Pain" with Dr. Carlin Senter.

It was reported in the media that Stephen Curry is dealing with patellofemoral syndrome (aka runner's knee). What exactly is this condition? Why does it effect elite athletes and weekend warriors? What are the various treatment options? Listen to our latest podcast to find out!

Listen to our latest podcast as the 49ers march onto the next round of the playoffs. We break down Achilles ruptures, PCL injuries, return to play from ankle fractures, and the recent theory about the impact of electrical substations on player injuries.

This time of year we saw a tremendous increase in people embarking on a new exercise regime as one of their New Year's Resolutions. But there are several pitfalls that you need to avoid. Listen to our latest podcast to learn more!

Ever wonder what happens in those first few moments after you tear your ACL? What is the exam happening on the field? Should I get a MRI right away? What is optimal surgical timing? When is the best time to get surgery? Listen to our latest podcast for the answers!

What is the future of social media and medicine? How can it be utilized? What are some of the benefits. Listen to our latest podcast as we talk with Dr Adrian Huang.

Why are NBA stars getting injured at such a high rate? What is the reason for the increase in soft tissue injuries? What should the NBA do? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with Tom Haberstroh, writer for Yahoo Sports and analytics insider for the Portland Trailblazers.

There has a tremendous increase in injuries impacting the star players in the NBA. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the data behind load management, the impact of AAU basketball, and soft tissue injuries.

What are some of the top myths about nutrition? Listen to Lindsay Orbeta, UCSF nutritionist, as we break down the top myths around nutrition.

Today we’re talking about something that doesn’t always get enough attention in orthopaedic recovery — nutrition. What should patients eat before and after surgery to heal faster, recover better, and maybe even prevent complications? We spend so much time on rehab protocols and surgical technique, but what about fueling the body for healing? We’ve got Lindsay Orbeta, our UCSF clinical nutrition expert, here to help provide guidance

Another NFL weekend and more injuries on turf! Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the science of injuries on turf versus grass and review our paper on the topic.

It's the that time of year when medical students begin the application and interview process for orthopedic residency. Listen to our podcast as we break down with a flashback to the past.

How do orthopedic surgeons utilize social media? What platforms are the best for patients and physicians? Listen to our latest podcast as we break it all down.

It's been a brutal season for the 49ers from an injury perspective. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the general treatment and recovery timelines for ankle fracture / dislocations with the Fred Warner injury yesterday.

A lot of 49ers injuries this week including Nick Bosa, Mac Jones, and Brock Purdy. Listen to our 2nd 49ers podcast of the week as we break down the treatment of turf toe and PCL injuries.

The 49ers just released the news that Nick Bosa tore his ACL. With a history of multiple ACL tears, what does this mean for him in terms of surgery, recovery, and return to play? Listen to our latest podcast.

What are some common myths about physical therapy? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with our UCSF physical therapist, Dr Danny Keller.

Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the science of the use of BPC-157 in sports medicine (aka the Wolverine Peptide)

The NFL season is coming up! Listen to our latest podcast as we review the 49ers injuries heading into the season.

Listen to our latest podcast as Brian Feeley sits down with our superstar physical therapist, Danny Keller, as they discuss why physical therapy works in treating injuries that seems on first glance to need surgery.

With school sports starting up and people gearing up for fall sporting endeavors, it's important to understand the role of injury prevention, load management, and overuse; not just for professional athletes but for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Listen to our latest podcast as we break this topic down.

What is shoulder impingement and how do you treat it? Listen to Dr Brian Feeley break it all down.

What exactly is a fellow? What is life like as a sports medicine fellow at UCSF? What kind of training do they get? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with two of our current fellows, Dr Marcus Trotter and Dr Jamie Confino.

What is an AC joint injury? Do you ever need to fix it? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Drew Lansdown break down treatment of this injury.

Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley breaks down a recent paper examining graft size in ACL surgery

Are you applying for orthopedic residency? How do you put together the best application? Who do you ask for a letter of recommendation? Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the orthopedic residency application process for medical students.

Are you an experienced runner or simply starting out as a beginner? Listen to our latest podcast as we break down all aspects of running including injuries, arthritis risk, shoe wear, and the benefits of cross training.

What are the challenges of publishing in an academic medical journal? What does an editor look for in a paper? How can you take part in meaningful research as a student? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with Dr. Jed Kuhn, editor in chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Drew Lansdown break down how to excel as a rotating medical student.

What makes a good surgeon? Listen to Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Nirav Pandya as they take a deep dive into the complexities of what allows surgeons to excel in the operating room.

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.

Listen to our latest "emergency" podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Nirav Pandya break down hamstring injuries and recovery with the news of Stephen Curry's hamstring strain.

Listen to our latest podcast as we break down a recent paper in the American Journal of Sports Medicine looking at the interplay between ACL reconstruction and post-traumatic arthritis.

Listen to our latest podcast as we break down Jimmy Butler's return, Damian Lillard's Achilles tear, and the 49ers draft.

The NBA Play In Tournament begins this week. The Golden State Warriors play the Memphis Grizzlies tomorrow with some lingering injury concerns. Listen to our mini-podcast as we break down thumb injuries and thigh contusions as well have a bonus breakdown for Celtics fans about knee injections.

In this episode of Six to Eight Weeks, Dr. Drew Lansdown and Dr. Brian Feeley break down what’s new in rotator cuff repair surgery. From surgical technique to regenerative medicine, tendon transfers to reverse shoulder replacements, this is a comprehensive look at what we know, what we’ve learned, and where the field is going

From weekend warriors on the slopes to NFL players taking hard hits, collarbones take a beating. But not all clavicle injuries are the same. Some require immediate surgery, while others heal just fine without intervention. Some look dramatic but aren’t functionally limiting, while others can be downright dangerous. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down fractures, SC joint dislocations, and AC joint separations.

Lots of NBA injury news this past week with Wembanyama's blood clot, complex surgical options being discussed for Joel Embiid, and a loose cartilage fragment for Jalen Suggs. Listen to our latest podcast as we break it all down from a sports medicine perspective.

Listen to Dr. Nirav Pandya's talk at UCSF Grand Rounds as he comprehensively discusses the current state of youth sports from injury risk to the impact on professional athlete performance.

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.