Summary

Dr. Sarah O'Reilly Harbage, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex arthroplasty and limb salvage, discusses the challenges and rewards of her unique field. She explains the historical background of surgeon titles and the transition from Mr./Ms. to Doctor. Dr. Harbage emphasizes the importance of principles in surgical approaches and the need for different skillsets in healthcare. She shares her personal evolution as a doctor and the balance between personal and professional life. Dr. Harbage also highlights the value of embracing uncertainty and problem-solving in healthcare. In this conversation, Dr. Sarah Hare discusses various aspects of orthopedic surgery, including the journey to success, rehabilitation and surgical techniques, gender differences in surgeons, the physical demands of orthopedics, technical aspects of complex surgeries, quantifying stress and cognitive load, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Dr. Hare emphasizes the importance of understanding the patient's goals and providing the best possible outcome. She also highlights the need for research and evidence-based practices in the field of orthopedics.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:11 Historical Background of Surgeon Titles

03:43 Specialization in Complex Arthroplasty and Limb Salvage

05:25 Choosing a Career in Complex Surgeries

06:21 Enjoying Challenges and Deep Dives into Complex Cases

07:32 Balancing Routine Surgeries and Complex Cases

08:23 The Importance of Principles in Surgical Approaches

09:08 Different Approaches in Orthopedic Surgeries

10:40 Appreciating Different Skillsets in Healthcare

11:39 Embracing Uncertainty and Problem-Solving

13:55 Learning and Evolving in Complex Surgeries

15:30 Creating a Supportive Team Environment

19:14 The Value of Uncertainty in Healthcare

20:04 Balancing Personal and Professional Life

23:10 Navigating Psychosocial Aspects of Surgery

24:34 Personal Evolution and Finding Balance

28:48 Embracing Uncertainty in Healthcare

30:38 Navigating Legalities and Uncertainties in Surgery

32:19 Preparing for Uncertain Situations

33:20 The Journey to Success

34:23 Rehabilitation and Surgical Techniques

36:31 Gender Differences in Surgeons

38:15 Physical Demands of Orthopedics

44:48 Technical Aspects of Complex Surgeries

48:44 Quantifying Stress and Cognitive Load

54:18 Advancements in Regenerative Medicine

59:44 Exploring Physiology and Stress Response

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