Orthopedic surgery is a fast-paced practice, but there's far-more to this episode's guest than keeping up the pace when taking care of patients. Nick Colyvas is not just a meniscus repair specialist, he also uses his keep skills, perspectives and drive for success in F-1 racing. It's time to talk all about meniscus tears, repairs, F-1 Racing and more  inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast. Connect with The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: There's a LOT of detail included in this program. Do you want to share YOUR perspective about it? Connect with The 6-8 Weeks Podcast Now! Subscribe to, Like and Share The 6-8 Weeks Podcast Everywhere:               The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: -- Connect with Dr. Nick Colyvas: On X -- On the Web -- On LinkedIn -- What is a Meniscus Tear? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/torn-meniscus/symptoms-causes/syc-20354818 -- What is BMI? https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm -- What is MCL Pie Crusting? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8778637/ -- What is Circumferential Suturing? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5709922/ -- What is a Root Tear of the Meniscus? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6110430 -- What is Formula 1? https://www.formula1.com/en/page.what-is-f1.html -- What are the Newest Features of the Most-Recent Formula 1 Race Car? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7lT_0w0OxE -- Link to a Complete Listing of the 2024 F-1 Racing Schedule: https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2024.html 00:00 Meniscus preservation trend increasing globally over time. 04:20 Advancements in surgical tools allow versatile techniques. 07:13 Meniscus repair recovery is evolving, minimizing immobility. 10:19 High failure rate, use biologics for treatment. 14:39 Educating patients on non-essential meniscus surgery. 19:21 Craftiness triumphs over speed in race strategy. 20:56 Racing: near misses and intense crashes experienced. Connect with the Hosts of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: It's never been easier to connect with the hosts of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast. Read on below to share your perspectives on this episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast. === Connect with Dr. Brian Feeley: On the Web -- On X === Connect with Dr. Nirav Pandya: On the Web:-- On X:  === Connect with Dr. Drew Lansdown: On the Web