wanted to help me to the maximum effect . I give her thanks for everything she has done . I have seen progress for myself – compared to how I was before .” Dr . Urband is very happy that Froilan is making progress . “ The best thing about being a physician is the ability to make a connection on an individual basis to positively influence a person ’ s life .” Her childhood interests in being both a detective and a scientist led her to pursue a career in medicine . “ At the age of twelve , I saw an orthopedic surgeon when I tore my ACL . When I expressed interest in medicine , he gave me a VHS tape of surgeries to watch at home , which were fascinating . In college , I majored in Spanish and interpreted on medical missions to Guatemala . It all came together during my orthopedic
Froilan demonstrates his recovery from Dupuytren ’ s contracture
residency : the hand rotation was the best because it was a microcosm of orthopedic surgery .”
Froilan continues his post-surgery rehabilitation with at-home physical therapy to help increase the range of motion in his fingers and to breakdown the scarring . “ If I recuperate from this , I will able to find work .” His optimism
Dr . Lindsey Urband keeps him going as does his determination . He also speaks about having to be patient – “ there is no need to start feeling desperate , today there was some progress . I do not want to rush anything because if I hurt myself , I throw away the progress from the surgery .”
Dr . Lindsey Urband is a Hand , Upper Extremity and Microsurgeon with the San Diego Outpatient Surgery Center . Originally from Minnesota , she enjoys hiking , cycling , paddle boarding , alpine skiing and salsa dancing . Most people do not know that she was the 2008 National Champion in Long Track Speed Skating and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in 2019 . “ Being a Project Access volunteer is very rewarding . I contribute to my local community by touching the lives of those who are less fortunate .”
Since 2008 ,
Project Access has facilitated $ 24 million in care for 7,500 + uninsured patients by providing free consultations and surgeries . Champions for Health Project Access patients are in good hands with their volunteer physicians – learn more and lend your hand by contributing at www . championsforhealth . org / donate
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