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ablation devices for fear of incurring extra costs, a crimson hue is sure
to follow. If the surgeon has an invincible case of testa dura (hard
head) and refuses to admit that there is a bleeding problem, make sure
that O negative is nearby.
Then there's lack of speed. If a surgeon spends 15 minutes simply
getting into the shoulder joint, get reddy. If the surgeon is not quite
familiar with anatomy, regularly visits well-vascularized areas and
simply was unaware of a known venous plexus, call the Red Cross!
The swift and efficient win the day and negotiate even the most
Plavix-laden shoulder. Thank God, all bleeding (usually) stops. I just
wish it would never start. OSM
C U T T I N G R E M A R K S
Dr. Kelly (johndak4@gmail.com) is an orthopedic surgeon/
sports-shoulder specialist who practices in Philadelphia, Pa.
