Vlog
Dr. Garcia does blog topics on “hot and new” topics in the community. See his monthly vlog videos below.
Nutrition Part 5: Amino Acids
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia highlights the critical role of essential amino acids (EAAs) in surgical recovery, explaining how they drive tissue repair far more effectively than non-essential amino acids.
Protein = The Foundation
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia highlights protein as the absolute cornerstone of surgical nutrition, offering specific dosing guidelines and explaining the underlying science of tissue repair.
The Surgical Stress Response
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia details the physiological realities of the surgical stress response and explains how a negative metabolic shift leads to rapid muscle wasting if not properly managed.
Pre-Op Preparation
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia focuses on the pre-operative window of surgical nutrition, explaining why building a strong metabolic foundation before an operation is just as critical as post-operative care.
Introduction to Surgical Nutrition Blog
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia introduces a new educational series focused on surgical nutrition, exploring how proper dietary optimization plays a critical role in standard surgical recovery.
Elbow Blog Series Summary and Thank You
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia concludes his extensive elbow blog series, offering a big-picture summary of the field and sharing vital advice on how patients should navigate their care.
Pediatric Throwing Elbow Treatments
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia expands on pediatric throwing injuries, discussing the unique types of elbow damage that occur in young athletes under 16 and the diverse treatment paths available.
Growth Plates and Elbow Surgery
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia highlights the critical role that growth plates play when diagnosing and treating elbow injuries in young, developing athletes.
Advanced Elbow Arthroscopy
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia highlights the advanced capabilities of minimally invasive elbow arthroscopy, specifically exploring its use in treating joint stiffness and early-stage elbow arthritis.
OCDs of the elbow
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of osteochondritis dissecans (OCDs) of the elbow, a joint condition where a piece of cartilage and underlying bone loses blood supply.



















