Show Notes
In this episode I enjoy a really wide ranging chat with Professor Brian Devitt, consultant orthopedic surgeon at the Sport Surgery Clinic in Santry and Chair of Orthopedics and Surgical Biomechanics at DCU. We start by discussing his work with patients needing joint replacement and the impact this can have on their health and quality of life. Next we move onto his work with athletes and the journey from surgery to return to play. Finally, we we compare the surgeon the athlete and discover how surgery is actually a team sport, with a squad of individuals required for success in the operating theatre.
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