Disability diagnosis during residency
Hello guys, Im a PGY3 in a surgical subspeciality and recently received a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. I never had any problems with surgery and dexterity and I operate sit down, so that its not an issue in my area.
I always had a slightly different gait, on toes, but nothing dramatic or that looked disabled, but after I saw a video of my gait I looked for an ortho, and then a neuro, and it came out as that. After some months of PT the limp is undectable, but I worry about the repercussions...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: worriedguy Tags: General Residency Issues Source Type: forums
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