Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of an orthopedic surgeon is? Orthopedic surgeons treat a wide range of bone injuries and problems. For example, it is always a good idea after an athletic injury to get checked by an orthopedic surgeon. These are the experts that provide treatment for athletic injuries, breaks, sprains and other bone injuries.
These specialists often work closely with physical therapists and other medical professionals as part of a patient’s treatment team.
The surgeon has a long day full of patient surgery, diagnostics, record keeping, consulting, and more. This video takes you behind the scenes of what it is like to be a surgeon.
The doctor in this video is a resident and shares an entire day with the viewer to give the viewer an idea of what a twenty-four-hour shift looks like. This video from MedSchool Insiders is fascinating to watch and will give you a new respect for the amount of work that is involved in this type of residency. Watch the video now to get your insiders look at a day in the life of this surgeon.
