Author Topic: Surgeon strength (Read 2940 times)

Ross · « **on:** January 03, 2013, 04:52:41 PM »

Anyone have any idea how strong or good of shape a surgeon would have to be when dealing with large muscle/boned patients. Dislocating the joint, reaming the head off and hammering the femoral component can not be an easy job especially when your dealing with precision. Maybe there are a lot of assistance?
Ross

Dannywayoflife · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2013, 04:58:48 PM »

From the videos I've seen the assistants do most of the dislocation etc but it's all technique rather than brute strength

obxpelican · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2013, 06:58:28 PM »

The dislocation is actually pretty easy.

Start the below video at around 1:30 and watch him dislocate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_bwTimZMrQ&list=PLB01E2125A7D4C7DB

Warning, if you have not had this surgery yet don't watch it.

Notice nobody is grunting as they dislocate the joint.

Chuck