The Knee Gurus

Episode 4: Dr. Alan Cheung

December 08, 2021 Bevan Colless Episode 4
The Knee Gurus
Episode 4: Dr. Alan Cheung
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In this episode we speak with Orthopaedic surgeon, MMA fighter, ringside doctor and all-round nice guy, Dr. Alan Cheung. 

He has a special interest in martial arts and is a member of the Association of Ringside Physicians and is a certified Ringside Physician and provides coverage for several international combat sports events

In this episode we delve into the latest developments in ACL research and practice, discuss  his involvement in combat sports and why he puts his valuable hands at risk by continuing to compete in martial arts himself! We discuss the different types of ACL grafts and the pros and cons of each, and the difference in ACL grafts between countries, when is a good time to operate and what factors should be considered when deciding whether to operate or not. We finish up by discussing knee replacements.

Intro
Dr Alan introducation
pathways to becoming an orthopedic surgeon
Dr Cheungs MMA involvement
The types of injuries mostly seen in MMA
Do chokeholds cause damage?
Does mix-martial arts effect your hands in surgery?
What knee surgeries do you perform as a sports Surgeon?
what graft do you most recomend to clients?
Dr Cheongs thoughts on ACL tears
Difficulty of repairing an ACL tear post injury, time bearingv
thoughts on rushing into ACL surgery before Rehab
post op guidelines for ACL tear
Return to sport timeframe
ACL healing abilities
main factors taken into account when talking a patient through ACL Management
What do you think will come in the future of ACL management
Knee replacement technology
How young do people get their knee replaced these days?
Outro