Alex’s update from China – August 15
August 19, 2011 at 12:37 am Leave a comment
First day of surgery! I was fortunate enough to get to observe two cases. The first involved a kid who had syndactyly of three fingers (index, middle, and ring finger are fused side by side). The second case was a little more complex. It involved a child with a fibrous and constricting band of skin that was severely impairing his ability to walk. Besides observing the surgeries, I again visited with some kids. I have grown quite fond of one little girl, who just couldn’t be any cuter. I also helped a nurse again, this time with irrigation of a stoma, and then I helped Dr. Martin perform some screening tests to check the kids for any sign of hip dysplasia. It was nice to contribute in both of these ways. It was a long day, but a great start and I’m excited to see more!
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