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Following a complex pilon (distal tibial) fracture:
A clinic letter to Mr.
Blake: “I’ve just seen this gentleman who you fixed
his pilon fracture superbly 18 months ago. He’s just
developed a little bit of ankle synovitis but he has
a full range of moion equal to the other side and
has been back doing everything he wants to be back
to.” J.D.
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Following a complex shoulder
fracture:
A letter from a colleague: “He had a locked
posterior fracture dislocation of his right shoulder
which was relocated and internally fixed by Mr
Blake. The position on the most recent x-ray is
excellent. He is going to come back to fracture
clinic in three weeks time and at that stage we will
start more active physiotherapy.” V.C.
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Following a complex
revision total hip replacement:
A thank you card from a hospital occupational
therapist: "Many thanks for allowing me to observe
you in theatre yesterday. It was amazing to actually
see how dedicated you were in such a time consuming
complex procedure. Brilliant!" J.W.
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Following a total hip
replacement:
A
letter from a colleague: “I reviewed Mrs X in the
clinic today and she would like me to pass on her
regards to you and thank you for the great result.”
J.C.
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Following a total knee
replacement:
A
letter from a colleague: “I just thought I would let
you know that this chap whose knee you did in
December is extremely happy with the result of
surgery and wanted to pass on his thanks.” M.B.
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Following a total knee
replacement:
A
letter from a physiotherapist: “Mr X was referred to
physiotherapy following his total knee replacement
and has received five treatment sessions, over which
time he has improved his range of movement, power
and function. Mr X is pleased with the results of
his knee replacement and has returned to his pre-op
activities of gardening and walking.” P.M.
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Following a knee arthroscopy:
A
letter from a colleague to the patients GP: “I saw
this gentleman who had the above surgery performed
by Mr Blake having been admitted with a locked knee.
Mr Blake performed an arthroscopy and since then
this gentleman has returned to work and as far as he
is concerned he is back to normal. Interestingly he
feels that his knee is back better than it’s ever
been before.” M.B.
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Following a badly displaced
forearm fracture:
A
letter from a consultant colleague: “The initial
x-rays show marked displacement and angulation of
both fractures and I can see from your operation
note that there was significant soft tissue
interposition on both sides. The fractures have been
nicely reduced and held, the wounds are healing
beautifully and she seems quite comfortable.” I.B.
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Following a shoulder fracture:
A
letter from a colleague to the patients GP: “I saw
this gentleman in the fracture clinic today. He is
progressing extremely well. X-rays taken today are
satisfactory and Mr X is completely pain free. He
has excellent mobility in his right shoulder. His
wounds have healed very nicely and Mr X is extremely
pleased with the result, to the extent that he is
almost using his right arm in the way that he was
before the injury.” M.B.
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Following a femur (thigh bone)
fracture:
A
letter from a consultant colleague: “Diagnosis:
Comminuted fracture of left femoral shaft treated
with locked femoral nail. Current situation: Back to
full activities. No pain. Comments: He recovered
remarkedly fast!” B.L.
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Following a day of examining
trainee surgeons:
An
organiser’s letter to Mr Blake: “I just wanted to
express my sincere gratitude for your hard work and
help with the mock examinations that took place last
week. I think the day itself was a great success and
it was much appreciated by the registrars that took
part. Many of them have asked me to pass on their
thanks to you for the effort that you went to in
preparing for the day and also taking part in the
day itself. Thanks once again for all of your hard
work.” J.H.
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