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Welcome to another episode of Sports Doc Talk! Join Dr. Grant Garcia and Will Sanchez as they sit down with Dr. Greg Kolovich, a pioneering orthopedic hand surgeon and co-founder of Oxo (formerly Micro-C), to explore the revolutionary world of Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR).
From electrical engineer to Harvard-trained hand surgeon, Dr. Kolovich shares his incredible journey and the innovation that's transforming how we diagnose and treat sports injuries.

🔬 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

The difference between traditional fluoroscopy and DDR technology
How portable X-ray is changing sports medicine, mission work, and emergency care
Real-world applications for professional sports teams
Engineering challenges in miniaturizing medical imaging technology
When to operate vs. when to treat conservatively
Building a thriving private practice specializing in complex cases


⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction & Welcome Back from Brazil
01:00 - Sponsor Shoutout: The Recovery Shop
02:00 - Meet Dr. Greg Kolovich
03:00 - From Engineering to Orthopedic Surgery
06:00 - Hand Surgery & Peripheral Nerve Specialization
08:00 - Private Practice Philosophy
11:00 - Mission Work Around the World
14:00 - Mentors & Career Inspiration
17:00 - Day in the Life of a Complex Hand Surgeon
19:00 - The Birth of Micro-C (Now Oxo)
22:00 - Engineering Challenges: Heat Transfer & Miniaturization
25:00 - How the Device Works: Detector & Emitter Communication
27:00 - FDA Testing & Safety Requirements
28:00 - Version 2: Battery Powered & TSA Stories
30:00 - DDR vs. Traditional Fluoroscopy Explained
33:00 - Clinical Applications: Dynamic Instability Assessment
35:00 - SL Tears, Tommy John, & MCP Instability
38:00 - DDR Changing Diagnostic Approach
41:00 - When NOT to Operate: Patient Education
44:00 - Sports Team Applications (Hockey)
46:00 - Remote Access & Telemedicine Features
47:00 - The Future: Next 5-10 Years
49:00 - Point-of-Care & Home Healthcare Vision
50:00 - College Football Allegiances
52:00 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Us

🏥 ABOUT DR. GREG KOLOVICH:

Medical School: Ohio State University
Fellowship: Harvard Medical School
Practice: Savannah, Georgia (25-surgeon orthopedic group)
Specialties: Hand surgery, microsurgery, peripheral nerve reconstruction
Innovation: Co-founder of Oxo (formerly Micro-C)

👨‍⚕️ ABOUT DR. GRANT GARCIA:
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder, and knee surgery in Seattle, WA
🎤 ABOUT WILL SANCHEZ:
Co-host and sports medicine advocate with extensive broadcasting experience

🙏 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:
The Recovery Shop - Your one-stop solution for post-surgical recovery products! Contact Mike B for patient-focused recovery solutions that enhance surgical outcomes.

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