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OK… seriously. There have been so many changes and
for the better, as it should be as time progresses:
• Advances in medications in general as well as for
infection, pain, swelling have allowed us to see patient’s
one day post-operation;
• Four, six, and eight strand tendon repairs with protocols
to follow;
• Smaller incisions, or no incisions, only arthroscopic
incision sites;
• A trend for surgeries being performed in doctors’
offices, reducing costs for both the patient and doctor;
reducing “down time” and allowing earlier return to
work, requiring less of a need for pain medications and
potential dependency;
• The world of transfers and transplants of various tissues
is emerging among surgeon’s specialties
So dear colleagues, the longer you choose to remain
in your chosen field, the more knowledge is needed to
keep ahead of the best practice approaches for orthopedic
therapeutic techniques.
About the Author
Mara received a MOT from Midwestern University.
Her 12 years of experience includes acute care, sub-acute
rehab and outpatient practice. Mara specializes in neuro-
intensive care and outpatient neurology, focusing on
cognitive and visual rehab to assist patients in returning
to self-care, home management, and community activities.
Her other processional interests include research in
examining impact of depression on stroke recovery and the
benefits of early detection to improve quality of life.
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