AANA Oral History Collection-Drs. F. Alan Barber & William Stetson

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video transcript features a conversation between Bill Stetson and Alan Barber discussing Alan's long history with ANNA and his experiences as an orthopedic surgeon. Alan reflects on the importance of relationships within ANNA and the collegial atmosphere of the organization. He emphasizes the value of continuous learning and involvement in ANNA committees. Alan also shares insights on orthopedic innovations, such as minimally invasive surgery and biologics, cautioning against blindly following the latest trends without solid scientific evidence. He highlights the significance of his role as the annual meeting program chairman and the impact of his contributions to ANNA. Alan concludes by expressing gratitude for the friendships and memories gained through ANNA and looks forward to continued involvement in the organization.

Keywords

Bill Stetson

Alan Barber

ANNA

orthopedic surgeon

relationships

collegial atmosphere

continuous learning

minimally invasive surgery