Confession Session: Setting Myself Up for Failure - A How To Guide

Description

In this session led by Sasha Carsen, the speaker reflects on a challenging experience encountered during a surgical operation involving a 15-year-old female patient with ACL and meniscus issues, along with hamstring surgery. The speaker expresses gratitude to the organizers and acknowledges the importance of maintaining confidentiality in discussions.



Highlights of the experience include the pressures of operating in a new hospital with unfamiliar equipment and no assistance available due to canceled support from the orthopedic team, which resulted in a chaotic environment.



A key moment of embarrassment is recounted when the speaker presented an X-ray two times incorrectly in the same day, later confirmed to require revision surgeries, though the outcomes for the patients were ultimately positive. Surprise at how the circumstances unfolded leads to a lesson in the importance of consistency and diligence in surgical practice, emphasizing the necessity of standardization and personal checks even for seemingly routine procedures.



The discussion culminates in the speaker's current practice, where each graft is meticulously checked before surgery, reinforcing a commitment to avoiding unexpected complications.

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