Matthew Harb, MD, orthopedic surgeon at the Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Bethesda, Md., connected with Becker’s to answer, “How would you describe the culture of orthopedics?”
Note: This response has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Dr. Matthew Harb: The culture of orthopedics is very forward-thinking and future-focused. Overall, we are dedicated to advancing the specialty, with a focus on technology and techniques to improve patient care and to push the field forward. This can be more recently seen with advances in minimally invasive surgical techniques, same-day joint replacement surgery and rapid recovery protocols. To continue to innovate, orthopedic surgeons must commit to educating the next generation of surgeons. As a hip and knee surgeon myself, I think it’s very important to pass on everything I’ve learned to equip the next generation of surgeons with the knowledge to improve future patient outcomes.
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