In this episode of The Prehab Podcast, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nima Mehran returns to discuss cutting-edge advancements in ACL repairs, meniscus transplants, cartilage regeneration, and robotic surgery. He breaks down:
✅ Why he left a large healthcare system to build a patient-centered private practice
✅ Meniscus transplants vs. traditional knee surgery – who actually needs it?
✅ The future of robotic-assisted knee surgery & its impact on surgical precision
✅ How biologic treatments (PRP, stem cells, injections) fit into patient care
✅ Why ACL injuries keep happening – and how to prevent them
Whether you're a physical therapist, athletic trainer, chiropractor, or surgeon, this episode is packed with evidence-based insights you can use to improve patient outcomes and understand where orthopedic care is headed.

Timestamps: [need to be adjusted & finalized]
00:00 - Introduction: Meet Dr. Nima Mehran
00:40 - Why Dr. Nima left a large healthcare system for private practice
03:00 - The biggest problems in modern healthcare & patient care challenges
07:22 - The future of healthcare: What needs to change?
11:22 - Common knee injuries: ACL tears, meniscus injuries, arthritis
15:54 - Meniscus transplants vs. repairs: Who actually needs surgery?
19:38 - Cartilage transplants & regeneration: What works and what doesn’t?
26:04 - The rise of robotic-assisted knee surgery: Game-changer or hype?
29:28 - PRP, stem cells, and biologics: Do they actually work for knee injuries?
35:31 - Why ACL injuries keep happening – and how to prevent them
40:58 - Prehab, rehab & surgical recovery: What every clinician should know
46:02 - Where to follow Dr. Nima & final takeaways
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Contact Dr. Nima Mehran: @drnimamehran
www.mmorthopaedics.com
Listen to the previous episodes with Dr. Nima:
Treating ACL Injuries: Surgery, Non-operative, Prevention with Dr. Nima Mehran
Meniscus Injuries With Dr. Nima Mehran
Very helpful insights and educational approach, well done!
Pumped you are finding it useful Alexandros, thank you!!!
Great podcast!
Very informative and easy to digest! Keep it up!
Thank you for listening and your support Sebastian!!!