Dr. Kirk McCullough is a Kansas City Orthopaedic Surgeon who’s been named FIFA Venue Medical Officer for the 2026 World Cup.
After suffering several knee injuries during his high school and college careers, his life’s path was set to help injured athletes recover and return to their sport. But Dr. McCullough didn’t stop there. He collaborated with other orthopedic experts and biomechanical engineers to develop better footwear to help prevent sports injuries in the first place.
This episode is a fascinating look inside the world of sports medicine. After stops in Nashville, Charlotte and Cleveland, Dr. McCullough couldn’t wait to get back home because, “There’s Just Something About Kansas City!”
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