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Vlog
Dr. Garcia does blog topics on “hot and new” topics in the community. See his monthly vlog videos below.
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.
Elbow Arthroscopy: Modern Benefits
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia introduces elbow arthroscopy, detailing its primary benefits, the technical risks involved, and how modern surgical techniques are making it safer for patients.
UCL Complications
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia addresses the potential clinical complications surrounding ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) repairs and reconstructions, outlining how surgeons manage concurrent elbow issues during the primary procedure.
Advancing UCL Reconstruction: The Future Is Smaller, Smarter Tunnels
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia highlights the challenges of traditional ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstructions, the push for newer surgical innovations, and the lengthy recovery timeline athletes face.
UCL Reconstruction Techniques
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia transitions the discussion from modern UCL repairs to traditional and evolving ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction techniques, commonly referred to as Tommy John surgery.
When do we operate on partial UCL tears
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia focuses on the surgical treatment of partial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears after non-surgical management has failed, highlighting how modern repair techniques have transformed sports medicine.
UCL Types and When to Do Surgery
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia explains how the specific location and type of an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear dictate the clinical treatment options, while highlighting the shared decision-making process required for young athletes and their families.
