Episode 4: Dr. Alan Cheung
Description
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.
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