Episode 14: Skiing and Snowboarding and Much More

This is a quick reference list for the locations of show topics in Episode 14 of The Dr. David Geier Show. For a detailed list of topics and references for additional information, scroll down for the complete show notes.

In the Zone
Injuries are unfortunately common in skiing and snowboarding. What injuries are most common, and what can people heading to the slopes this winter do to stay safe? (starts at 3:04)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Jay Cutler – Chicago Bears QB (starts at 25:03)
J.R. Smith – Denver Nuggets (starts at 33:38)
Matt Schaub – Houston Texans QB
Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins

Ask Dr. Geier
Is the opposite knee the preferred source for the graft in ACL surgery?(starts at 41:32)
Soccer after “turf toe” surgery?(starts at 43:52)
Short arm cast for a distal radius fracture in a young athlete? (starts at 48:40)

What tips can skiers and snowboarders keep in mind to stay safe on the slopes this winter? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler and Denver Nuggets star J.R. Smith. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.

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Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Injuries are unfortunately common in skiing and snowboarding. What injuries are most common, and what can people heading to the slopes this winter do to stay safe? (starts at 3:04)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Jay Cutler – Chicago Bears QB (starts at 25:03)
Sports Injury Locator – Hand/Wrist Injuries

J.R. Smith – Denver Nuggets (starts at 33:38)
Sports Injury Locator – Knee Injuries

Updates
Matt Schaub – Houston Texans QB
Sports Injury Locator – Lisfranc Injuries

Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins
Episode 8 (starts at 19:58)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Is the opposite knee the preferred source for the graft in ACL surgery? (starts at 41:32)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Graft Options

Soccer after “turf toe” surgery? (starts at 43:52)
Sports Injury Locator – Turf Toe

Short arm cast for a distal radius fracture in a young athlete? (starts at 48:40)

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