Confession Session: Grade III Pivot….Post-Recon?

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In this engaging and candid talk, Dr. Jessica Page, a dedicated community surgeon practicing in a small hospital in Cardston, shares her experiences navigating the challenges of surgical practice. She humorously recounts her time balancing her career with personal life events such as pregnancy and the impact of COVID-19. Dr. Page highlights her unique working environment, which is characterized by a blend of Mormon and Indigenous cultures, and shares fond memories of the local support she receives from the community, including thoughtful gestures like pulled pork during her surgeries.



Throughout her talk, she reflects on a particularly challenging surgery involving a meniscal repair, where an unexpected mistake occurred—an endo-button misplaced in a suprapatellar pouch. She describes the difficulty of addressing this issue without the aid of X-rays or advanced surgical tools available in larger hospitals. With a mix of tension and humor, she narrates her creative approach to resolve the complication and successfully re-prep the graft.



Concluding her story, Dr. Page emphasizes the importance of thorough intraoperative clinical checks, reminding her audience that while optimism is valuable, it is crucial to approach surgery with caution and awareness of potential complications.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-240546

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