Orthopedic Perception (10/16)

The field of orthopedics is filled with interesting concepts, and I have been fortunate enough to take classes such as Biology and Human Anatomy to enrich my knowledge of these subjects. However, after starting my internship with orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Borrow, I have learned something new everyday.  My perception of orthopedic surgery has changed in the sense that I know more concepts and how orthopedics actually work. I was surprised to see how interactive Dr. Borrow is with each of her patients and how she genuinely she cares about their improvement and well being.  From spending nearly every weekday with Dr. Borrow and her associates I have learned that even through the more tedious tasks such as scheduling and paper work they are extremely crucial for the surgeon and PA to perform with ease.  For instance, one patient was scheduled for an appointment dealing with her shoulder under a certain insurance company, but she also had knee issues.  However, she had been dealing with her knee pain and injuries under a different insurance plan and due to hospital and state regulations she needed to make a different appointment to discus her knees.