Grant H. Garcia, MD

Grant H. Garcia, MD Dr. Garcia has advanced accredited fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery and this is the primary focus of his practice.

Best Exercises for Acute Pain
06/13/2026

Best Exercises for Acute Pain

When you have acute pain, it may seem like the last thing you should do is exercise. But depending on the pain, certain movements can be a great idea, provided you get the green light from your doctor.

Best Exercises for Acute Pain.
06/12/2026

Best Exercises for Acute Pain.

When you have acute pain, it may seem like the last thing you should do is exercise. But depending on the pain, certain movements can be a great idea, provided you get the green light from your doctor.

🚨 Nutrition Series – Video 9: GLP-1s & Surgery🚨https://youtube.com/shorts/Uf5axfK60BgGLP-1 medications are changing the ...
06/10/2026

🚨 Nutrition Series – Video 9: GLP-1s & Surgery🚨

https://youtube.com/shorts/Uf5axfK60Bg

GLP-1 medications are changing the landscape…

👉 but they create a new peri-op nutrition challenge.

⚠️ Key issues:

Appetite suppression
↓ Protein intake
↑ Lean mass loss risk 💪⬇️
Delayed gastric emptying
📉 In surgical patients:

👉 Protein often falls below anabolic thresholds

👉 Muscle loss risk increases

🎯 Pre-op strategy:

Set explicit protein targets Liquid protein supplementation
EAA support Resistance pre-hab when possible
💡 Bottom line:

GLP-1s aren’t contraindicated-

👉 they require nutritional compensation.

🎥 Video 9 below

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🌐 https://www.grantgarciamd.com/nutrition-shoulder-knee-sports-surgeon-seattle-bellevue-everett-kirkland-wa.html

https://youtube.com/shorts/Uf5axfK60Bg



🚨 Nutrition Series – Video 9: GLP-1s & Surgery (Below) 🚨GLP-1 medi...

🚨 Patient Spotlight: ACL Repair - 2-Year Follow-Up 🚨https://youtu.be/Jhi9pfi_PAI🔗 https://www.grantgarciamd.com/acl-pres...
06/08/2026

🚨 Patient Spotlight: ACL Repair - 2-Year Follow-Up 🚨

https://youtu.be/Jhi9pfi_PAI

🔗 https://www.grantgarciamd.com/acl-preservation-acl-repair-surgery-shoulder-knee-sports-surgeon-seattle-bellevue-everett-kirkland-wa.html

Two years out from an ACL repair using Arthrex TightRope fixation, this case highlights what we’re all striving for-*durable healing and maintained stability*.

The patient returned with a new meniscus tear, but importantly:

No instability on exam
ACL intact on MRI
Repair holding strong at 2 years
🎥 This video walks through the second-look evaluation and reinforces the power of modern ACL repair techniques 👇

💡 Why this matters:

Demonstrates long-term integrity of ACL repair constructs
Highlights the role of adjustable TightRope fixation in maintaining stability
Supports ACL repair as a viable option in appropriately selected patients
⚙️ Key takeaway:

When indications are right and technique is dialed in, *ACL repair can provide durable, reproducible stability*-even years down the line.

📈 Bottom line:

This is the kind of outcome we aim for: healed ligament, stable knee, and preserved native anatomy.

👉 Check out the video for a great example of long-term success.

https://youtu.be/Jhi9pfi_PAI


Visit https://www.grantgarciamd.com/🚨 Patient Spotlight: ACL Repa...

Shoulder scans in most people above 40 show rotator cuff abnormalities, pain or not.
06/08/2026

Shoulder scans in most people above 40 show rotator cuff abnormalities, pain or not.

Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18-31% of the global population each month. Up to 85% of these cases are due to problems with the rotator cuff (RC)-the shoulder's built-in support system. Made up of four muscles and their tend...

Looser firework age limits tied to more pediatric hand injuries, data show
06/06/2026

Looser firework age limits tied to more pediatric hand injuries, data show

Individual states have been lifting their restrictions on fireworks available for consumer purchase over the past decade. These restrictions most commonly pertain to the types of fireworks, projectile or explosive, that are allowed for purchase.

🎥 Future of Meniscus Repair - What’s Next👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/gLlIXUuY_iU?si=bsSMAVQ3E8ptTUb6💡 Takeaway: The fut...
06/05/2026

🎥 Future of Meniscus Repair - What’s Next

👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/gLlIXUuY_iU?si=bsSMAVQ3E8ptTUb6

💡 Takeaway: The future of meniscus repair is moving toward stronger, more biologically active solutions 🧬 - combining improved fixation techniques with biologics to enhance healing in traditionally difficult tear patterns. The goal is clear: repair more, resect less, and preserve the meniscus to protect long-term joint health. 🦵✨

🎯 Key insights:

- 🦵 Shift toward meniscus preservation over resection → protecting cartilage & long-term joint health - 📊 Importance of alignment + advanced imaging in complex knee decisions - 🧠 A craftsman’s mindset: thoughtful evaluation + precision ex*****on - 🏁 High performance environments demand focus under pressure After 20+ years in private practice, Nicholas Colyvas returned to academics at UCSF Sports Medicine to train the next generation - bringing a philosophy centered on precision, preservation, and purpose.

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Looser firework age limits tied to more pediatric hand injuries, data show.
06/05/2026

Looser firework age limits tied to more pediatric hand injuries, data show.

Individual states have been lifting their restrictions on fireworks available for consumer purchase over the past decade. These restrictions most commonly pertain to the types of fireworks, projectile or explosive, that are allowed for purchase.

🚨 Nutrition Series - Video 8: Inflammation 🚨https://youtube.com/shorts/8KzcWNsVEgk?feature=shareInflammation isn’t the e...
06/03/2026

🚨 Nutrition Series - Video 8: Inflammation 🚨

https://youtube.com/shorts/8KzcWNsVEgk?feature=share

Inflammation isn’t the enemy…

👉 It’s required for healing.

But too much-or too long-*slows recovery.*

⚖️ Goal: Modulate, not suppress

🥑 Pre-op anti-inflammatory strategy:

Omega-3s (EPA/DHA) 🐟
Polyphenols (berries, curcumin, green tea) 🍓🍵 Micronutrients (zinc, magnesium, vitamin D)
📉 Why it matters:

Better inflammatory control Improved muscle protein synthesis Less excessive post-op inflammation
⚠️ Key distinction:

👉 Nutrition = modulation

🚫 Not the same as NSAID overuse

💡 Bottom line:

👉 Control inflammation → optimize healing

🎥 Video 8 below

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🚨 Nutrition Series – Video 8: Inflammation (Below) 🚨Inflammation i...

8 Types of Shoulder Surgeries
05/30/2026

8 Types of Shoulder Surgeries

Shoulder surgeries range from minimally invasive options to open procedures. In some cases, an artificial shoulder replacement is necessary. While surgery involves risk, most people find relief with a successful shoulder procedure.

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