Grant H. Garcia, MD

02/23/2026

Back to reality… but WOW what a week 🇨🇷🔥🌴

Costa Rica absolutely delivered on every single bucket-list moment for our family ❤️✈️

* We soaked in natural hot springs surrounded by jungle 🌋♨️

* Spotted sloths hanging overhead 🦥🌿

* Watched monkeys right outside our window 🙉🐒

* Fed giraffes and zebras on safari 🦒🦓🥕

* Horseback rode along the beach 🐎🌊

* Learned to surf (with plenty of wipeouts 😅🏄‍♀️)

* Released baby sea turtles into the ocean 🐢🌅

* And most importantly… soaked up uninterrupted family time 💛👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

There’s something powerful about stepping away - no OR schedule, no clinic charts, no meetings - just adventure, nature, and being fully present 🌎✨

Now it’s time to trade jungle hikes for clinic hallways and head back to taking care of patients 💪🦴🏥

Clinic starts Monday.

Grateful. Recharged. Inspired. Ready to go.

Pura Vida always 🇨🇷❤️

02/16/2026

🎙️ NEW SPORTS DOC TALK CLIP — NOW LIVE 🔥

👉 Watch the short clip:
https://youtube.com/shorts/O9p9vsi5GNc?si=-OohB8aentq-9Soq

In this episode of Sports Doc Talk, hosts William Sanchez and Grant Garcia sit down with renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine
leader Brian Cole for a focused, high-impact discussion on balancing innovation with safety in modern orthopedic surgery.

🧠 Clip Summary — Innovation vs Safety:

In this short clip, Dr. Cole emphasizes that while innovation is critical to advancing our field, it must be thoughtful, measured, and grounded in
patient safety. New techniques and technologies should enhance outcomes—not outpace evidence or judgment. The best surgeons adopt
innovation responsibly, integrating it only when it truly benefits patients.

🎧 Episode highlights include:

• How to responsibly balance innovation and safety in surgery

• The role of mentorship and legacy in orthopedic education

• The realities of high-stakes decision-making in sports medicine

• The future of cartilage and meniscus treatments 🦴🧬

🎙️🦾

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02/11/2026

🔥 ELBOW BLOG #23 — PEDIATRIC THROWING ELBOW 🔥

The pediatric throwing elbow is a unique injury pattern with unique risks.

Ignore the warning signs—and you risk growth plate injury, instability, or long-term damage. ⚾🦴

In Elbow Blog #23, this 1-minute video focuses specifically on the
throwing athlete and why early recognition and proper management are critical.

🎥 What this short video covers:

• Why repetitive throwing + open growth plates is a dangerous combination

• Medial elbow pain and the spectrum of Little League elbow

• How overuse, pitch counts, and mechanics drive injury risk

• When pain is a red flag—not soreness

• The importance of rest, timing, and avoiding premature return to
throwing

⚠️ These injuries don’t just affect the current season—they can alter arm development, velocity, and durability long term.

This is about protecting young arms while preserving their future.

🎯 Elbow Blog #23:

Smart decisions now prevent surgeries later.

⚾🔥

02/11/2026

🏈 NEW SURGICAL VIDEO | High-Level Quarterback Shoulder Repair

Just released this new surgical video demonstrating a glenoid fracture
repair combined with a remplissage in a high-level quarterback.

This case highlights several key principles when treating elite throwing
athletes:

🦴 Accurate glenoid fracture reduction and fixation

🎯 Management of an engaging Hill-Sachs lesion

⚙️ Stability without sacrificing throwing mechanics

🔬 Modified Remplissage Technique for Throwers

In this case, I utilized a modified remplissage designed specifically for
overhead and throwing athletes:

• Less infraspinatus bite to minimize posterior over-constraint

• Steeper anchor angle to allow effective defect filling

• Still fully fills the Hill-Sachs lesion while preserving external rotation and functional range

For quarterbacks, the objective isn’t just preventing instability—it’s
restoring controlled motion, velocity, and confidence without compromising long-term performance.

The video walks through:

• Indications and surgical decision-making

• Technical pearls for fracture fixation

• When and how a modified remplissage can be safely used in throwers

• Return-to-play considerations

📹 Video clip is below

https://youtu.be/J_G9zwVWfcc

👉 More on this topic coming soon, including deeper dives into technique selection and outcomes in throwing athletes.

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Visit https://www.grantgarciamd.com/🏈 NEW SURGICAL VIDEO | High-Level Quarterback Shoulder RepairJust released this new surgical video demonstrating a gleno...

02/10/2026

🎙️ NEW SPORTS DOC TALK CLIP — NOW LIVE 🔥

👉 Watch the short clip:
https://youtube.com/shorts/rj0Ga0raB5s?si=oC7Pc3cnBg231k-z

In this episode of Sports Doc Talk, hosts William Sanchez and Grant Garcia sit down with renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine leader Brian
Cole for a high-impact discussion on where sports medicine is headed next.

🧠 Key takeaways from the episode:

• Balancing innovation with patient safety in modern surgery

• The importance of mentorship and the legacy of teaching medicine

• The emotional and professional demands of caring for elite athletes

• The future of cartilage and meniscus treatments 🦴🧬

🏟️ Caring for professional athletes brings unique challenges:

• Compressed timelines and return-to-play pressure ⏱️

• Careers, contracts, and livelihoods tied to medical decisions 📉📈

• Coordinating with teams, agents, trainers, and organizations 🤝

• Managing expectations while protecting long-term joint health

• Making high-stakes decisions where there is no margin for error 🎯

This is an honest, experience-driven conversation from decades at the highest level of orthopedic sports medicine.

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02/09/2026

🔥 ELBOW BLOG #22 — PEDIATRIC ELBOWS & GROWTH PLATES 🔥

Pediatric elbows are not small adult elbows.

Miss that distinction—and the consequences can last a lifetime. 🦴⏳

In Elbow Blog #22, this 1-minute video breaks down the critical growth plate considerations every clinician, coach, and parent needs to understand when treating young athletes.

🎥 What this short video highlights:

• Why open physes change everything in diagnosis and treatment

• Common mistakes when evaluating pediatric elbow pain

• How growth plate injuries can masquerade as “tendonitis”

• When rest is enough—and when delayed care risks permanent damage

• The importance of age, sport, volume, and mechanics in decision-making

⚠️ Throwing athletes, gymnasts, and overhead youth competitors are especially vulnerable—and early recognition matters.

This isn’t about being aggressive.

It’s about being accurate, protective, and intentional.

🎯 Elbow Blog #22:

Protect the growth plate. Protect the future.
🦾🔥

02/02/2026

🚨🔥 Largest MACI Arthro Implant Performed🔥🚨

Thrilled to share my video of the first-ever successful MACI Arthro case using the largest implant possible with this system in the country — a true milestone in minimally invasive cartilage repair! 💪🧬

This case pushed the limits of what can be achieved arthroscopically — combining precision, innovation, and surgical finesse to restore large cartilage defects through small portals. ⚙️🦵

🎥 In this video, you’ll learn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCu4sKqmJ2s

💡 Advanced tips & tricks for optimal defect preparation

🪄 Techniques for precise graft handling and placement

🧩 Strategies to ensure implant stability and integration in high-demand knees

The MACI Arthro system is redefining what’s possible in cartilage
restoration — giving athletes and active patients a faster, less invasive path back to performance. ⚡🏃‍♂️

👨‍⚕️ Every step in this video highlights how next-gen biologic implants and refined arthroscopic techniques are transforming the way we treat cartilage injuries.

If you’re passionate about cutting-edge sports medicine and innovation in orthopedics, this is one to watch. 🚀

Visit https://www.grantgarciamd.com/🚨🔥 BREAKTHROUGH IN CARTILAGE RESTORATION! 🔥🚨Thrilled to share this first-ever successful MACI Arthro case using the l...

01/30/2026

🎙️ NEW SPORTS DOC TALK CLIP - NOW LIVE 🔥

👉 Watch the short clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/v2Z3JA2Xq1E?si=MzQwGQXjnF8W9Z0G

In this episode of Sports Doc Talk, hosts William Sanchez and Grant Garcia sit down with renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine leader Brian Cole for a high-impact conversation on where sports medicine is headed next.

🧠 Key takeaways from the episode:

How to balance innovation with patient safety in modern surgery
The importance of mentorship and teaching the next generation
The emotional realities of caring for elite and professional athletes
Where cartilage and meniscus treatments are evolving 🦴🧬
This is an honest, experience-driven discussion from decades at the highest level of orthopedic sports medicine.

🎙️🦾

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01/29/2026

🔥 ELBOW BLOG #21 — ADVANCED ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY 🔥

Elbow arthroscopy is no longer just about debridement.

It’s about precision, access, and preserving cartilage in high-demand athletes. 🦾🎯

In Elbow Blog #21, we dive into advanced arthroscopic techniques*—including the *arthroscopic Outerbridge technique*—designed to address *complex chondral pathology while minimizing morbidity and maximizing return to sport.

🎥 In the brief video series, we cover:

• Portal strategy and positioning for safe elbow access

• Arthroscopic visualization of challenging cartilage lesions

• The *Outerbridge technique*—when to use it and why it matters

• Tips, tricks, and pitfalls that only show up in real cases

• How these techniques change outcomes in throwing athletes

💡 These are high-level tools for surgeons treating:

• Elbow OCDs

• Focal chondral defects

• Painful mechanical symptoms in competitive athletes

This isn’t theory—it’s practical, reproducible arthroscopy you can take straight to the OR.

🎯 Elbow Blog #21: Advanced problems require advanced solutions.

🦾🔥

01/28/2026

🔥 NORTHWEST SPORTS SUMMIT — THE MOMENTUM CONTINUES 🔥

One of the biggest takeaways from the Northwest Sports Summit was the continued commitment from Arthrex and Arthrex Seattle to bring truly high-level, physician-driven education to the Pacific Northwest. 🧠🦾

This wasn’t a one-off event—it reflects a long-term investment in surgical excellence, honest discussion, and real-world decision-making for practicing sports medicine physicians.

I was honored to serve as a lead speaker and thought leader, sharing
practical tips, surgical pearls, and real-world strategies on some of the
most complex and high-stakes knee and shoulder problems we face in sports medicine—where judgment, nuance, and experience truly matter. 🦿💪

👏 Huge shout-out to Auston Robinson, MBA Robinson and his entire team for seamlessly coordinating a sold-out, physician-only program that delivered exactly what was promised:

• Meaningful engagement

• Tough cases and open debate

• Education that actually changes how we think and operate

Because of leadership like this, the PNW continues to level up—with access
to national-caliber teaching, collaboration, and innovation right here at
home.

🚀 This is how you build a region. More to come.

Also big thanks to the other amazing faculty Jason Grassbaugh and Albert Gee

01/27/2026

🏆 Honored & Grateful 🏆

I’m incredibly excited to share that I’ve been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2026 ⭐️

Even more meaningful—this also marks my 5-Year Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Award, recognizing five consecutive years of this honor. Consistency at this level doesn’t happen alone.

🙏 Huge thank you to my amazing team at Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle.
Your dedication, precision, and relentless commitment to excellence make it possible for us to deliver the highest level of care to our patients every
single day.

To my patients—thank you for your trust. It’s a privilege to care for you, push the boundaries of orthopedic innovation, and help you get back to doing what you love.

Here’s to teamwork, innovation, and continuing to raise the bar in orthopedic care. 🚀💪

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01/26/2026

Preventing Shoulder Pain After Vaccine Injection (SIRVA).

Shoulder pain is a common side effect of a vaccine. Usually, it gets better fairly quickly and causes no long-term problems. However, some people develop a rare problem called shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).