PRP and Stem Cell Injections, ACL Surgery, Rotator Cuff Tears and More | Ep. 3

In this episode, I talk with orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Jervis Yau, MD. We discuss a wide range of topics including hip impingement, rotator cuff tears, PRP and stell cell injections and ACL recontructions.

Dr. Yau has a particular interest in minimally invasive techniques of the shoulder, knee, hip, elbow and ankle, as well as joint preservation and cartilage restoration procedures. He has published articles in peer-reviewed publications, books and orthopedic presentations dedicated to sports medicine and orthopedic conditions and treatments.

Dr. Yau graduated from the University of California, San Diego and completed his Doctor of Medicine at New York Medical College where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, followed by his sports medicine fellowship at Sports Orthopedic and Rehabilitation (SOAR).

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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:40 Dr. Yau's Background
00:03:44 Joint Preservation
00:06:12 Hip Joint Pathologies
00:19:04 Rotator Cuff Tears
00:26:42 PRP and Stem Cell Injections
00:36:34 ACL Injuries
00:42:53 The Role of Exercise and Diet
00:51:30 Dr. Yau's Longevity Strategies
00:56:29 Nutrition for Healing
00:59:06 Aging Related Changes
01:01:12 Misconceptions About the Orthopedic Doctor
01:05:26 Where to Learn More About Dr. Yau