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Adolescent Trauma: Differing Perspectives from the Adult and Paediatric Surgeon
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The video starts with Ryan Katchky welcoming the audience to a discussion on adolescent trauma, specifically focusing on perspectives from both pediatric and adult orthopedic surgeons. He highlights the challenges of treating adolescents due to their varying levels of maturity and the complex nature of their injuries, such as extremity fractures. Ryan outlines the session’s objectives, which include exploring different treatment approaches for common but often controversial fractures, such as clavicle shaft and forearm fractures.
He introduces a case study involving a 14-year-old boy with a left clavicle injury sustained during a roller hockey game, who was initially scheduled for surgery but for whom the family seeks alternative opinions. The father is keenly aware of recovery timelines from similar injuries based on NHL players. Following Ryan's introduction, he announces an expert panel that includes pediatric surgeon Dr. Katie Rooks and adult orthopedic surgeon Pat Henry, setting the stage for a deeper exploration into their differing viewpoints on treatment strategies.