Burns-AM14: Case presentation-Complex Burn Reconstruction

AM14: Case presentation-Complex Burn Reconstruction

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The speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to speak and share the stage with other panelists. He mentions his position at the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency and as an orthopedic advisor for Partners in Health in Boston. He proceeds to discuss a case of a 19-year-old auto mechanic named Leonard who suffered burn injuries as a child. The initial reconstructive operation performed by a Haitian surgeon was incomplete and left Leonard severely limited. The speaker, along with others, worked together to plan and execute a series of surgical interventions to restore functionality to Leonard's hand. The speaker highlights the importance of proper follow-up care and discusses the potential pitfalls of international mission work. The talk concludes with gratitude and an article that outlines seven things that can go wrong in such missions.

Keywords

gratitude

Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency

orthopedic advisor

burn injuries

surgical interventions