Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E18 - Dr. Nick Strasser, MD - Vanderbilt Sports Medicine/ Foot & Ankle Ortho

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Dikis interviews Dr. Nick Strasser, a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon with Vanderbilt University and formerly of the University of Oregon. They discuss Dr. Strasser's background in sports medicine and his passion for foot and ankle surgery. They also talk about his involvement with the AOFAS podcast, Orthopedic Indications and the importance of providing educational resources. They discuss the use of MRI and CT scans for diagnosis and the treatment options for osteochondral lesions, discuss the use of ultrasound and MRI for evaluating peroneal tendon pathology, and the importance of scoping the ankle to assess cartilage and ligament health. They share their experiences, insights, and different approaches to these challenging cases.