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

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