1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 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: &amp;nbsp; ✅ 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 &amp;amp; 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 &amp;nbsp; 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. &amp;nbsp; Timestamps: [need to be adjusted &amp;amp; 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 &amp;amp; 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 &amp;amp; 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 &amp;amp; surgical recovery: What every clinician should know 46:02 - Where to follow Dr. Nima &amp;amp; final takeaways &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Today's Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Jane, a clinic management software and EMR that has been a game-changer for us at Prehab PT. If you're looking for a smooth transition to better clinic management, book a 1-on-1 demo HERE. &amp;nbsp;https://jane.app/book_a_demo?utm_medium=prehab_guys&amp;amp;utm_source=ambassador&amp;amp;utm_campaign=book_a_demo&amp;amp;utm_content=static&amp;amp;utm_term=us_pt Use the code&amp;nbsp;PREHABGUYS at sign-up for a 1-month grace Contact Dr. Nima Mehran: @drnimamehran https://www.mmorthopaedics.com Listen to the previous episodes with Dr. Nima : https://theprehabguys.com/podcast/acl-injuries-with-dr-nima-mehran/ https://theprehabguys.com/podcast/meniscus-injuries-with-dr-nima-mehran/&amp;nbsp; The Prehab Podcast http://www.theprehabguys.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/35660595/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/35660595