Today I visited Duke Raleigh Orthopedics to shadow Dr. Schweitzer, a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon. During hospital hours today, the clinic was in session. Dr. Schweitzer and I visited with many different patients with various foot and ankle related injuries. We would them give then a diagnosis and a treatment plan (surgery, physical therapy, referral, or a different treatment). We visited with more than 40 patients during todays clinic hours. Today I learned how to diagnose an Achilles tear and the treatment procedures that go with it it. I was surprised at the number of patients each doctor visited with each day. There was a team of nurses or orthopedic doctors that worked to most efficiently diagnose and treat each patient.
