Modern Sports Surgery with Dr. Midhat Patel

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast with Tim Fergestad, Tim sits down with Dr. Midhat Patel, a shoulder and elbow surgeon at Banner University Medical Center. Dr. Patel shares how modern sports medicine is changing and how new tools are helping patients get better care.

Dr. Patel talks about Banner’s sports medicine facility in Scottsdale and how it was built to be a one-stop place for athletes and active people. He explains that the center is not only for pro athletes. It is for anyone who wants to move better, feel better, and stay active. That includes golfers, pickleball players, students, and adults dealing with pain in everyday life.

The conversation also covers common shoulder and elbow problems, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, throwing injuries, and Tommy John-type issues. Dr. Patel explains that one of the most important parts of his job is knowing when surgery is needed and when it is not.

Tim and Dr. Patel also talk about new technology in surgery, including AI-assisted planning, mixed reality tools, custom 3D-printed parts, and robotic-assisted shoulder replacement. Dr. Patel shares why planning ahead matters and how better accuracy can lead to better patient outcomes.

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