Thomas A. McDonald, MD FAAOS (@orthobootsmd) 's Twitter Profile
Thomas A. McDonald, MD FAAOS

@orthobootsmd

Father, Friend, Foot and Ankle Surgeon. Committed to thoughtful orthopedic decision making. Captivated by people that work together to make things better.

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Sat night burritos. Spicing it up with Cabbage, lime, cilantro, chili salt, and olive oil. The cilantro-stripper is my new favorite kitchen tool; reminds me of a tendon-sizer, and surgical decision making. The lime squeezer is an old friend, and reminds me of bad decision making.

Sat night burritos. Spicing it up with Cabbage, lime, cilantro, chili salt, and olive oil. The cilantro-stripper is my new favorite kitchen tool; reminds me of a tendon-sizer, and surgical decision making. The lime squeezer is an old friend, and reminds me of bad decision making.
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Had the chance for two year followup on a procedure that I don’t do very often: converting ankle fusion to TAA. Fusion was remote, and her pain was both talonavicular and global metatarsalgia, with significant gait dysfunction.

Had the chance for two year followup on a procedure that I don’t do very often: converting ankle fusion to TAA.
Fusion was remote, and her pain was both talonavicular and global metatarsalgia, with significant gait dysfunction.
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Dental Antibiotic Prophylaxis after #TotalAnkle ? A great summary of uncertainty here. I try to assess pt risk factors/tolerance, time from surgery (<1 year), and stay in keeping with my local TJA colleagues. What’s the prevalent thinking #orthotwitter ? jwatch.org/na43662/2017/0…

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(1/4) In healthcare, our effort is centered around Making Good Decisions that benefit others. It’s the basis of our Oath, and the focus of our training. Although these decisions can rest upon empiric data, they are just as often - and perhaps more importantly - shaped by the...

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(2/4) trust, teamwork, communication, and personal connection that we establish with patients and coworkers - our Teammates. This week brings the opportunity to LEARN FROM THE BEST about Decision Making, teamwork, and LEADERSHIP IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS from author and retired...

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Thanks to Ari Melber for the opportunity to discuss strategic preparation/planning, communicating clearly in tense situations & learning/improving from failures! #readneverenough #goldstarfamilies #VMware celadonbooks.com/book/never-eno…