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Podcast: Nailed It Ortho
Episode: Monday Missteps 5: They Brought Their Own X-rays
Description: Imagine this—you're in the OR, prepped and ready to fix an ankle fracture, only to realize mid-surgery… there's NO FRACTURE! 😳 Turns out, the X-rays belonged to a different patient! What would you do? Proceed with surgery anyway? Cover it up? Own up to the mistake? This real-life case is a wild lesson in verifying patient identity, double-checking imaging, and handling high-stakes errors. Tune in to hear the full story! This episode is sponsored by St John Associates. St. John Associates is a ph...