🚀 From the battlefield to the operating room! 🦴💪 Dr. Johnson shares her journey into orthopaedics, the army, and the toughest challenges she faced. We also discuss overuse injuries, stress fractures, and cutting-edge treatments

Dr. JOHNSON has been practicing as an orthopedic surgeon since 2008.

She specializes in the treatment of Overuse Injuries, Acute Traumatic Injuries, and Chronic Joint Disorders.

Dr. Johnson completed her undergraduate degree at Texas State University. She then obtained her medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. After completing her orthopedic surgery residency, she became a staff orthopedic surgeon in the US Army. Dr. Johnson served for nearly 10 years and then completed a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Fellowship at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Dr. Johnson has opened her Houston-based private practice, Austin County Orthopedics, and is available for appointments and consultations!

Connect with Dr. Johnson via her social profiles:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austin.county.orthopedics/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-johnson-aa928a183/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austincountyorthopedics

39 F with hip pain... What could go wrong?

Heres to another episode of our Monday Missteps. Our goal is to go over mistakes / errors that may occur in the orthoaedic world and learn from it. A case based learning experience. If you have a story you'd like to share, feel free to email it to us at naileditortho@gmail.com

Articles refrenced:

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35077440/
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29083360/

This episode is sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

Filled with content that has been vetted by some of the top names in orthopaedics, the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge (ROCK) program sets the standard for orthopaedic education. Whether ROCK is incorporated into your residency curriculum, or you use it independently as a study tool, the educational content on ROCK is always free to residents. You’ll gain the insights and confidence needed to ensure a successful future as a board-certified surgeon who delivers the best patient care. Log on at https://rock.aaos.org/.

We are honored to host Dr. DeBaun, a leading expert in orthopedic trauma, for an in-depth discussion on the management of open fractures.

Dr. Malcolm DeBaun has been blessed with the opportunity to serve his community. He specializes in treating fractures of the upper and lower extremity as well as in the pelvis/acetabulum and periarticular injuries. He loves to manage the most challenging cases for patients, including complex fracture revision surgery, nonunion, malunion, and osteomyelitis. In addition, he also specializes in adult limb lengthening and deformity correction. He believes in the restoration of anatomy after injury using biomechanical principles and minimally invasive techniques for maximum clinical benefit to the patient. His surgeries utilize the most cutting-edge technology, techniques, and implants to create the best possible outcome for his patients. His goal is to return his patients to their pre-injury lifestyle and promote mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.

Goal of episode: To develop a baseline knowledge of open fractures.

In this episode, we uncover the essentials of managing open fractures, including:

• What defines an open fracture and the key classification systems like Gustilo-Anderson.

• Antibiotic protocols tailored to fracture severity and specific contamination risks.

• The critical timing of treatments to prevent complications.

• Surgical techniques like irrigation, debridement, and wound coverage strategies.

• Innovative approaches to addressing bone defects, from the Masquelet technique to bone transport.

This episode is sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

Filled with content that has been vetted by some of the top names in orthopaedics, the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge (ROCK) program sets the standard for orthopaedic education. Whether ROCK is incorporated into your residency curriculum, or you use it independently as a study tool, the educational content on ROCK is always free to residents. You’ll gain the insights and confidence needed to ensure a successful future as a board-certified surgeon who delivers the best patient care. Log on at https://rock.aaos.org/.