AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-Master Series: Pushing the Envelope: One Surgeon's Journey with the Shoulder Scope-Dr. Felix H. Savoie, M.D.

Master Series: Pushing the Envelope: One Surgeon's Journey with the Shoulder Scope-Dr. Felix H. Savoie, M.D.

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The speaker discusses his career in orthopedic surgery, focusing on advancements and innovations in shoulder and elbow procedures. He details his early experiences with rehabilitating shoulder injuries and how that led him to pursue a career in medicine. He discusses the importance of mentors and credits several individuals for their guidance and influence on his career. Throughout his career, he describes the development of new techniques and equipment, including arthroscopic cuff repair and transosseous equivalent procedures. He emphasizes the value of learning from mistakes and continuously refining one's approach to surgery. The speaker also highlights the role of collaboration and teaching in promoting innovation in the field. He concludes by advocating for encouraging and supporting the creativity of younger generations and embracing new technologies and techniques in orthopedic surgery.

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General Scientific Session: Shoulder 5.4.2019

Keywords

orthopedic surgery

shoulder procedures

elbow procedures

advancements

innovations