What Makes a Hand Surgeon?
What Makes a Hand Surgeon?<BR>The ability to see a hand objectively, though mangled or deformed. Have<BR>an outward air of practical optimism<BR>while furiously analysing the problems.<BR>Choosing from the many options,<BR>as the advisor and confidante<BR>Face the patient with compassion, as together,<BR>you plan what to do<BR>for the source of his livelihood<BR>and his unspeaking communicator<BR>with the world.<BR>Sit at work for hours into the night,<BR>yet, remain undeterred<BR>to face all eventualities.<BR>Ponder in solitary silence, new paths, new truths<BR>yet undiscovered<BR>Perform procedures delicately with little additional trauma. Yet make<BR>the bone fixation sturdy To magically move parts routinely from place to<BR>place Retain the wonder, but, remember you are but the tool And remember<BR>why it was done<BR>Keep him motivated while gently limiting<BR>his desperate hopes, to match your limited abilities<BR>so that you and your team can inspire him<BR>to coax every ounce of function<BR>from a stiff and painful limb.<BR>xii Editorial<BR>Be an optimist and an alchemist.<BR>Study his body and guess at his mind.<BR>Dare to try new combinations and inventions,<BR>yet remain firmly grounded in reality,<BR>and know when to give up.<BR>Be able to inspire young minds<BR>to follow,<BR>and, hopefully later,<BR>overtake you.
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