Editor’s Note: A unique orthopaedic practice type and the wisdom gained by caring for indigenous people. “My work with Navaho, Zuni, Hopi and Apache tribes has taught me the difference between ‘fixing people’ and healing them.” Medicine is an art more than a science....
Editor’s Note: This account describes the intersection of gender politics, academia and professional ethics in research as well as publishing. During my residency in orthopaedic surgery, a distinguished professor visited our institution. In accordance with the...
Editor’s Note: A wonderful story of determination and resilience that was necessary to obtain an orthopaedic education. It culminated in triumph and a meaningful career. “I was an anglophone thrown into a francophone pond.” This occurred during my training. As a...
Editor’s Note: It is always a pleasure to include words of wisdom gleaned from a long career. “Would I do my career over in the same way? No, I would not. I have learned many lessons from doing things wrong.” Let me share my revelations with you: College women who...
Editor’s Note: These cases stories indicate that clinical skills, attention to detail and good judgement remain key to quality patient care. The lessons delineated here are priceless and timeless! Case number one: “The chief of a local Indian tribe came to me for a...
Editor’s Note: It is a privilege to record the stories and ideas of one of our living heroes. “In my day, nothing was a ‘given’ for a woman. There were lots of career hurdles and that was how life was. It was harder for us as women. I have great empathy for all in the...
