Giving thanks
When I returned home, I was overcome with gratitude. After seeing
patients in my air-conditioned office with the trusty help of a PA, athletic
trainer and resident, I indulged in another OR day, replete with 2 ultra-
furnished rooms and a world-class OR staff. My drills were fully opera-
tional and 2 spare ones awaited me in the supply room in the event of
any malfunction. Shoulder cases seemed magically easy with hypoten-
sive anesthesia, thermal ablation, cannulas and the latest bioabsorbable
implants all at my disposal.
Next time I complain about anything, I will think of the heroes at
Lenin Fonseca, who would crawl on their lips on broken glass just to
have a functional drill or an available hip compression screw. They will
never be treated to the abundance we enjoy daily. Truly we are blessed
beyond measure in America.
OSM
Dr. Kelly (johndak4@gmail.com) is an orthopedic surgeon/ sports-shoulder
specialist who practices in Philadelphia, Pa.
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