Nysea Sports Talk

Dr. Grant H. Garcia takes his Orthopedic “seeding” and has them go head-to-head in the spirit of the March Madness tournament teams that are about to embark on their journey this month. The Orthopedic “teams”  in Dr. GArcia's tournament are… ACL/MCL, Achilles Rupture, UCL (Tommy John), and SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior) tear.  How do we play?  Semifinal match-ups: The description of the injury sustained. The Common causes to obtain such injury. What are their symptoms, and how to recognize the severity of your injury? Can certain injuries heal on their own, or is surgery necessary? Typical recovery timeline for injuries sustained. winners advance.  Championship round: Last two “teams” go head to head, and Dr. Garcia discusses their post-surgery/rehab treatment procedures. Last but not least, the percentage rate of a successful recovery if treated correctly.  Dr. Garcia picks his winner or loser depending on your view in this special edition of March Madness. It's a fun