Hip Arthroscopy - My Worst Day in the Operating Room in 2020: What Happened and How it Changed My Practice (2021 Annual Meeting)-Hip Arthroscopy - My Worst Day in the Operating Room in 2020: What Happened and How it Changed My Practice-Mather

Hip Arthroscopy - My Worst Day in the Operating Room in 2020: What Happened and How it Changed My Practice-Mather

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The video is a discussion among surgeons about a worst day in the operating room that involved a patient alleging sexual assault during surgery. The surgeon received a call from his administrative assistant informing him about the allegation made by the patient's father. The surgery was an uncomplicated procedure on a 22-year-old softball player. The patient experienced some numbness but nothing alarming. However, when she went to her primary care provider for irritation, she was told she had been sexually assaulted and sent to the emergency room for a rape kit. The surgeon and the team were shocked by the accusation. The surgeon shared another surgeon's similar experience with a patient accusing him of exposure in the operating room. The discussion then shifts to the use of a post-free system in hip arthroscopy, which the surgeons believe is beneficial for both the patient and the surgeon. They discuss the advantages of the post-free system, including improved working space, ease of complex surgeries, and reduced complications. The surgeons also share tips and tricks for using the post-free system, such as venting, breaking the suction seal, and loosening boots. The video concludes with a discussion about the need for proper pre-operative counseling and the importance of addressing expectations and potential complications with patients.

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Dr. Richard Mather

Keywords

sexual assault

patient

allegation

post-free system

pre-operative counseling