Orthopedic surgery is a fast-paced practice, but there’s far-more to this episode’s guest than keeping up the pace when taking care of patients. Nick Colyvas is not just a meniscus repair specialist, he also uses his keep skills, perspectives and drive for success in F-1 racing. It’s time to talk all about meniscus tears, repairs, F-1 Racing and more inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.
The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast:
— Connect with Dr. Nick Colyvas: On X — On the Web — On LinkedIn
— What is a Meniscus Tear? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/torn-meniscus/symptoms-causes/syc-20354818
— What is BMI? https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
— What is MCL Pie Crusting? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8778637/
— What is Circumferential Suturing? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5709922/
— What is a Root Tear of the Meniscus? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6110430
— What is Formula 1? https://www.formula1.com/en/page.what-is-f1.html
— What are the Newest Features of the Most-Recent Formula 1 Race Car? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7lT_0w0OxE
— Link to a Complete Listing of the 2024 F-1 Racing Schedule: https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2024.html
00:00 Meniscus preservation trend increasing globally over time.
04:20 Advancements in surgical tools allow versatile techniques.
07:13 Meniscus repair recovery is evolving, minimizing immobility.
10:19 High failure rate, use biologics for treatment.
14:39 Educating patients on non-essential meniscus surgery.
19:21 Craftiness triumphs over speed in race strategy.
20:56 Racing: near misses and intense crashes experienced.