Dr Nirav Pandya
drniravpandya.bsky.social
Dr Nirav Pandya
@drniravpandya.bsky.social
Professor of UCSF Orthopedic Surgery | Dir. of Sports Med, Benioff Childrens
With school sports starting up & people gearing up for the fall, it's important to understand the role of injury prevention, load management, and overuse for all ages. Listen to our latest podcast as @brianfeeleymd.bsky.social and I break it down:

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Injury Prevention, Load Management, and Overuse...Does It Apply For Everyone? | 6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine
With school sports starting up and people gearing up for fall sporting endeavors, it's important to understand the role of injury prevention, load management, and overuse; not just for professional at...
peds-ortho.simplecast.com
August 15, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Thank you to the @sfchronicle.com and Mia Wachtel for an excellent article about current youth sports culture and our research looking at the impact of sports specialization on pro athletes at @ucsfhealth.bsky.social : www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...
Best way to nurture kids’ pro sports dreams? New study challenges a popular belief
For young athletes looking to go pro — and for parents motivated to help their children get there — specializing in their sport might not be the best strategy.
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August 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Working on the weekend….just not at the hospital.
August 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
What exactly is an AC joint injury? When does it need surgery? Listen to our latest podcast as we break it all down:
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When Do You Fix An AC Joint Injury? | 6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine
What is an AC joint injury? Do you ever need to fix it? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Drew Lansdown break down treatment of this injury.
peds-ortho.simplecast.com
July 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
My son's first jumping spikes arrived. Keeping up the family tradition. #TripleJump 💪
July 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
My mom is visiting from Chicago and already talking trash to me about how the Warriors run is over....
July 3, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Damian Lillard had surgery on his Achilles on May 2nd. The NBA RTP timeline typically lands ~ 10-12 months post-surgery. Most (not all..i.e.Durant) players have some performance drop. So if he joins the Warriors, he could theoretically be playing in March / April. #DubNation
July 3, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Warriors starting lineup in April of next year:
Curry (38)
Butler (36)
Green (36)
Horford (39)
Lillard (35)
a man wearing a shirt that says i am a greek is playing basketball with another man
ALT: a man wearing a shirt that says i am a greek is playing basketball with another man
media.tenor.com
July 3, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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July 1, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Kevon Looney overcame multiple severe hip injuries to play 290 straight games. He was a steadying presence for the team. He won 3 NBA rings. He did all the dirty work. He never complained. He shut down Sabonis. He rebounded like no other. We will miss him. #DubNation
July 1, 2025 at 4:08 AM
This is then point in free agency when Warriors fans try to convince themselves (including me) that the 9th man on someone’s bench will lead the team to a championship.
July 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Thank you to @espn.com and Maria Lawson for interviewing me for this piece on the rash of Achilles injuries in the NBA.

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Experts cite overuse in spate of Achilles injuries in NBA
Why is the Achilles tendon so vulnerable, and are painkillers masking warning signs?
www.espn.com
June 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
What are the challenges of publishing? What does an editor look for in a paper? How can you take part in meaningful research? What about the role of AI? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down w/ Dr. Jed Kuhn

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Behind the Manuscript: What Editors Look For (with Dr. Jed Kuhn) | 6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine
What are the challenges of publishing in an academic medical journal? What does an editor look for in a paper? How can you take part in meaningful research as a student? Listen to our latest podcast a...
peds-ortho.simplecast.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Lots of talk about the Achilles injuries (and soft tissue injuries) impacting NBA players. Here is where I think the problem lies (it's multi-factorial) in this 🧵:
June 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Thank you to Melissa Rohlin for including me in her article looking at the increase in Achilles tears in NBA players this season; a problem the NBA needs to look at closely.

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Three Achilles injuries in one NBA postseason: What’s going on and how is it fixed?
Three NBA stars suffered Achilles injuries during the postseason. What's behind this?
www.foxsports.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
What factors go into determining how a surgeon performs in the operating room? Listen to our latest podcast as @brianfeeleymd.bsky.social and I break it all down:
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What Makes a Good Surgeon?
Podcast Episode · 6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine · 06/02/2025 · 28m
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June 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Interested in hand injuries and how they are treated? Listen to our latest podcast as @brianfeeleymd.bsky.social talks with former Stanford Wome's Soccer player Dr. Lauren Shapiro who is now one of our experts in our UCSF Orthopedic surgery department:

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Orthopedic Hand Surgery: A Discussion with Dr. Lauren Shapiro | 6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine
Interested in hand injuries? What does a hand surgeon treat? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with Dr. Lauren Shapiro of the UCSF Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
peds-ortho.simplecast.com
May 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Are you a medical student interested in a career in orthopedics? Listen to our latest podcast as @brianfeeleymd.bsky.social and I break down the role of the sub-internship for med students: apple.co/3S8JMoN
Excelling During Your Orthopedic Sub-Internship Rotation
Podcast Episode · 6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine · 05/16/2025 · 26m
apple.co
May 17, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Excited to present our study comparing BTB vs quad tendon autografts for ACL reconstruction today at #POSNA2025
May 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Reposted by Dr Nirav Pandya
Draymond gave some behind-the scenes-info postgame.

On Jimmy: “I know he's not feeling well. Been pretty crappy all day.”

On Steph: “He's working his tail off every day. He's in here eight, nine hours a day, working, doing what he can to try to get back.”
May 13, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Re: "rushing" Curry back for a game 5 if he is not fully ready. In our study (below) of hamstring injuries in NBA players over 5 years, nearly 81% of players suffered a subsequent injury in some part of their body with 37% suffering another hamstring injury.
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Hamstring Injury Epidemiology in the National Basketball Association Over a Five-Year Period – MLTJ
mltj.online
May 13, 2025 at 6:15 AM
May 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Thank you to @abc7news.bsky.social for having me on tonight to discuss injuries impacting the Warriors / Wolves series.
May 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
May 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM