A podcast that features sports injuries, sports updates, orthopedic sports treatments, and cutting-edge surgical discussions. Dr. Grant Garcia and William Sanchez discuss what’s hot in sports and how sports orthopedics plays a big part in keeping our athletes going.
All Sports, All Orthopedics, All the Time.
Ever wondered about the real impact of a UCL tear, a meniscus transplant, or a high-profile spine injury? Sports Doc Talk delivers expert analysis from medical professionals and industry insiders. Join hosts William Sanchez and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia as they break down the medical side of the game you love.
We blend sports updates with deep dives into orthopedic science, athlete recovery, and the latest in sports medicine. Tune in to understand the physical toll behind the headlines across all major sports.
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 Surgeon
Dr. Kolovich's unique journey from Georgia Tech electrical engineer to Harvard-trained hand surgeon and medical device innovator
📱 The 8-Pound Revolution
Learn how DDR technology miniaturized an 800-pound C-arm into a portable, battery-powered device with crystal-clear imaging
⚡ Game-Changing Diagnostics
Real-time dynamic instability assessment
Less radiation than traditional fluoroscopy
Applications for sports teams, mission work, and emergency care
🏒 Sports Medicine Applications
How professional hockey teams use portable DDR for sideline diagnostics and remote consultation
🌍 Global Impact
Mission work stories from Kenya, Ethiopia, India, and Honduras—bringing advanced imaging to underserved communities
💡 Clinical Wisdom
When NOT to operate
Building a complex surgical practice
Second opinion philosophy
Patient-first approach
🚀 The Future
Point-of-care diagnostics, home healthcare, and the next generation of medical imaging
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro
03:00 – Engineer to Surgeon Journey
06:00 – Hand & Nerve Surgery Specialization
11:00 – Mission Work Stories
19:00 – Birth of Oxo Technology
30:00 – DDR vs. Fluoroscopy Explained
35:00 – Clinical Applications
44:00 – Sports Team Use Cases
47:00 – Future Vision
Special thanks to The Recovery Shop for supporting innovative sports medicine conversations!
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