Adam Bitterman, DO, FAAOS
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Orthopaedic Surgeon | Chair / Associate Program Director, @Northwellhealth , @ZuckerSOM | Foot & Ankle | @Mets | #orthotwitter | #photography | Tweets are mine.
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Blog: Tips for first-time attendees of orthopedic conferences
cc:
@GoHealio
@OrthoToday
@NorthwellHealth
@AAOS1
@AOFAS
#orthotwitter
#MedEd
#MedTwitter
#Match2025
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Congratulations to our PGY-4’s on their fellowship match!
Max Ganz, DO - Arthroplasty,
@lenoxhill
Johann Braithwaite, DO - Sports,
@UMiamiHealth
Colin Campbell, DO - Military Duty,
@USNavy
Lucas Bartlett, DO - Sports,
@BUOrtho
Brandon Klein, DO - Sports,
@PennMedicine
Joshua
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Proud to share some professional news with
#orthotwitter
Huntington Hospital appoints chair of orthopedic surgery | Northwell Health
@NorthwellHealth
@ZuckerSoM
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The posterolateral approach to the ankle enables full exposure and fixation of the distal tibia and fibula. Care should be taken to avoid injury to the sural nerve. Be sure to mark the approximate area of important anatomy prior to making your incision.
#orthotwitter
@AOFAS
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I need a favor from my
#orthotwitter
colleagues: If you can provide any cliches or colloquialisms that are relevant to
#orthopaedic
surgery, it would be helpful. There is a reason for my request....
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Do you use your middle initial as an author of a manuscript?
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Congratulations to our new orthopaedic surgery residency class at
@NorthwellHealth
Huntington Hospital!
#MATCH2024
@ZuckerSoM
@randymcohn
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Foot and Ankle Case of the Day! 41M with an acute avulsion fracture of the calcaneus. Chronic steroids, DM, h/o liver and renal transplant.
#orthotwitter
#MedEd
Discuss...
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Let's take a ride on the
#orthotwitter
train and talk about the ACHILLES TENDON!
A 🧵*....
*This thread includes slides that I created with appropriate references when needed.
@AOFAS
@AJSM_SportsMed
@AAOS1
@NorthwellHealth
@ZuckerSoM
#medtwitter
#MedEd
1/?
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What are the financial costs of a surgical case that gets cancelled?
#orthotwitter
#MedEd
#MedTwitter
#surgtwitter
#surgery
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@SeeFisch
For an interview? Absolutely.
Eliminates any possibility of a mix up. Provides closure.
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Yes, it’s true. Training doesn’t stop once you become an attending. Cadaver labs are key for surgeons/proceduralists to enhance their skills. Never underestimate the power of practice.
#MedTwitter
#orthotwitter
#medicaleducation
#residencyeducation
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While not the sexy surgical treatment like an ankle replacement, we must not forget about ankle fusion surgery. It’s withstood the test of time and continues to play a role.
#MedEd
#orthotwitter
#footandankle
#posttraumaticarthritis
#arthritis
#anklearthritis
@AOFAS
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@HarrisonReedPA
I’ll be sure to give your name and twitter handle the next time anesthesia tells me otherwise.
#orthotwitter
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Starting them early! My favorite PGY (-21)
#orthopedic
surgery resident.
@AAOSmembers
#jaaos
@AOFAS
#FamilyFirst
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Thank you!
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Friday
#orthotwitter
poll:
1. How many years have you been an attending?
2. What is your BIGGEST LESSON learned that you would pass on to MS’s, residents, & fellows?
Me: 5 years, Know when to ask for help.
@drspoon8
@jointdocShields
@_NancyMD
@bemooremd
@randymcohn
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It's time for a new and updated
#orthotwitter
thread on ANKLE ARTHRITIS!
A 🧵*....
*This will be as inclusive but brief. This may not include everything but will provide an overview of this topic. These slides are mine.
@AOFAS
@AAOS1
#MedTwitter
@MedTweetorials
1/?
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ATTENTION Orthopedic Implant Manufacturers - Our frontline medical colleagues need your help. Any extra PPE donations from training facilities/mobile units, etc. would be greatly appreciated! CC:
@drdanchoi
@NYGovCuomo
@MichaelJDowling
@NYCDoctorV
@Arthrex
@Medtronic
@strykerfa
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The most gratifying moments in orthopedic surgery........I’ll start:
1. Removing an entrapped deltoid ligament from the medial gutter, thus enabling the distal fibula fracture to reduce anatomically.
2.
3.
#orthotwitter
#MedEd
#medtwitter
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Northwell Health Huntington Hospital Department of Orthopaedics has an OPEN RESEARCH FELLOW position for the 2024-2025 academic year!
Inquire within!
CC:
@randymcohn
@MSOSOrtho
@Inside_TheMatch
#orthotwitter
#Match2024
#orthomatch
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Excited and honored to be recognized by the orthopedic surgery residents at
@NorthwellHealth
Plainview Hospital w/ the 2019 Outstanding Teacher Award!
@NorthwellNews
#northwelllife
@Northwell_Life
@AOFAS
@AAOSmembers
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Your OR start time…
Is that wheels in or time to cut skin?
#orthotwitter
#surgerytwitter
#MedEd
#MedTwitter
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Foot & ankle injuries that can be career altering:
-Lisfranc injury
-turf toe
-Achilles rupture
Please don’t underestimate these.
ALL involve soft tissue.
#orthotwitter
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Look who I found?
@YaleMed
Orthopaedic traumatologist, Dr. Michael Leslie, DO —> a legend and my former chief resident when I was a medical student!
Awesome to catch up!
#orthotwitter
cc:
@NorthwellHealth
@YaleLimbLength
@DrLeeRubin
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"Your room is running faster than we expected. Are you able to come in sooner?"
-OR Staff
YES!
#orthotwitter
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@AaronGoodman33
Ups and downs. Highs and lows. Not easy.
Managing a patient’s emotions and your own.
And I’m an orthopedist….
cc:
@JKanerMD
(We just spoke about this a few weeks ago. You NEED to love what you do.)
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“When can I start driving?”
Within this
@jbjs
Reviews publication, we provide a summary of recommendations from previously peer-reviewed literature on the return to driving after lower-extremity procedures.
@AOFAS
#orthotwitter
@DrFraneNicholas
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Orthopaedic residency wellness and team building - No injuries during paintball.
#orthotwitter
@randymcohn
@DrFraneNicholas
@DrErikStapleton
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PSA: Please DO NOT DRIVE with a CAM Boot on......EVER!
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Question:
What is the reason why folks didn't match?
Poor scores? Bad rotation? Not a team player? Bad advising from the school/mentors?
We love the applicants but perhaps everyone needs to evaluate why individuals don't match.
#Match2023
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@DrCWebbDO
Reminds me of Airplane, the movie.
A hospital...it's a big building with a lot of beds but thats not important right now...
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Today we CONGRATULATE our
@NorthwellHealth
@ZuckerSoM
graduating orthopaedic surgery residents!
Wishing you all great success!
Sarah Rizzo, MD - Trauma
@YaleMed
; Sports
@PennMedicine
@DrTylerTantillo
, DO - Hand
@UMassChan
@PartanMatthew
, DO - Sports
@UConnHealthOSM
Cris Min,
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For those who didn't match, whether you are an MD, DO, or FMG, please understand that there is no secret sauce, no secret code and no 'one size fits all' technique to gaining a residency spot.
Please reach out to your mentors and self-reflect in order to identify ways to
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Tell me about yourself….
Tell me about your hobbies and interests,
#Match2024
…
We will have five years to talk about orthopaedics (or the specialty of your choice)….
Tell me what you like to do in your free time.
Tell me what you are passionate about.
Tell me what you
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Honored. Humbled. Motivated. Thankful. Will continue to build. Congratulations to the graduates and best of luck!
#graduatemedicaleducation
#GME
@NorthwellHealth
@NorthwellNews
#NorthwellLife
#orthopedics
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Proud to share our latest article in
@JAMASurgery
on disposable perioperative jackets & their association w/ surgical site infection.
@ZuckerSoM
@JAMA_current
@DrFraneNicholas
@LentzOrthopedic
@NorthwellHealth
@NorthwellNews
cc:
@hjluks
@BrianColeMD
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Right side Achilles Rupture.
#orthotwitter
Looks like a torn achilles for Bengals TE CJ Uzomah unfortunately. You can see it pop.
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"Does the size of the OR effect the risk of a surgical site infection?"
@NorthwellHealth
@AAOSmembers
@AAOS1
@DrFraneNicholas
#orthotwitter
#surgery
#MedEd
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The fellowship match is official! Congratulations to our PGY-4’s!
Peter White, DO - Joints
@NEBHortho
Jorge Padilla, MD - Joints
@VCU
Peter Boucas, DO - Spine
@muhealth
Peter Regala, MD - Sports
@CincySportsMed
Sal Sclafani, DO - Sports
@OchsnerHealth
Rishabh Jethanandani,
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A fracture is a SOFT TISSUE INJURY associated with a break in the bone.
That's the tweet.
#OrthoTwitter
#TuesdayMorningRush
@NorthwellHealth
@ZuckerSoM
@AOFAS
@AAOSmembers
#TheMoreYouKnow
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You know what July 1st means?! Time for the new team members to join!
Welcome aboard, Northwell Health Huntington Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Residency c/o 2029! Best of luck!
Andrew Ko, MD
Edward Modica, DO
Francis Landman, MD
Tracy Tauro, DO
John Pirtle, DO
Anthony Modica,
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Orthopaedic surgery interviews IN PROGRESS!
Seeing letters of recommendation from fellow
#orthotwitter
members is pretty neat.
Nice letter,
@DrLeeRubin
!
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10 most influential orthopedic specialists on Twitter in Q3, according to GlobalData
CC:
@DrLeeRubin
@ProFootballDoc
@Hewett1Tim
@InvictaOrtho
@afranklynmiller
@myorthodoc
@sinicropispine
@tomgoom
@neiltheknee
What a list!
#orthotwitter
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Proud to introduce the
@NorthwellHealth
#OrthoMatch2021
Plainview Hospital c/o 2026!
Via:
@ZuckerSoM
@UnivOfKansas
@Georgetown
LECOM
@NYITCOMDO
@ohiou
CC:
@randymcohn
@nicksgaglionemd
#orthotwitter
#MedTwitter
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Orthopaedic HALL OF FAMER!
Innovator, Educator, & Expert Clinician
Stan Asnis, MD!
@NorthwellHealth
@ZuckerSoM
#orthotwitter
#MedEd
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Welcome to our
@NorthwellHealth
Huntington Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Intern Class!
@ZuckerSoM
#Match2023
#orthotwitter
@randymcohn
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Hanging out with
@MichaelJDowling
, Dr. Battinelli and Dr. Kalman after graduating from the
@NorthwellHealth
Physician Leadership Development Program!
CC:
@ZuckerSoM
@nicksgaglionemd
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Welcome to the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Class of 2027 at
@NorthwellHealth
Huntington Hospital!
#orthotwitter
#orthomatch2022
CC:
@randymcohn
@nicksgaglionemd
@ZuckerSoM
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@NotoriousS1Q3T3
@AOAforDOs
Here we go again?
We published on this.
cc:
@gilliar_do
@DavidBroderDO
@randymcohn
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Diagnosing diabetes during a preop workup.....just another day in the foot and ankle world. Who says orthopedic surgeons don’t know medicine? What medical diagnoses have you found during a clearance/optimization workup?
#medtwitter
#orthotwitter
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Wishing the BEST of LUCK to ALL medical students and graduates involved in the
#Match2023
!
Match week is one of the most important weeks in a physician’s life!
Some will match, others may not. If you don’t, seek out advice from mentors - make the best decision for you!
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Top 10 List: Most Common Words & Phrases Used in Op Reports
10. Satisfactory
9. Copiously irrigated
8.
#orthotwitter
#surgtwitter
@NaanDerthaal
@_NancyMD
@drspoon8
@NuelleSportsMD
#MedTwitter
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🚨Attention🚨
For all of
#MedStudentTwitter
interested in
#orthotwitter
, I invite you to Long Island, NY, to rotate at
@NorthwellHealth
Huntington Hospital's Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program!
#Match2023
#orthomatch2023
CC:
@randymcohn
@ZuckerSoM
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No matter the journal;
No matter the database;
No matter the study;
No matter the body part;
No matter the procedure or intervention,
Tobacco and Diabetes will increase the chance of bad stuff happening!
#orthotwitter
#MedEd
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Another one…
Clear video of the
@MiamiDolphins
Phillips’ right calf quiver and recoil as the Achilles tendon lengthens and ruptures.
#NFL
@injuryexpert
@Hewett1Tim
@PSchrags
@AdamSchefter
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Insanity.
U.S. physicians spent approximately 125 million hours outside of office hours completing documentation in 2019, according to a recent study.
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Huge opportunity for those patients with congenital deformities or previous trauma/surgery.
Zappos is now selling single shoes and mixed-size pairs - Insider
CC:
@AOFAS
@AAOSmembers
@NorthwellHealth
@NYSSOS
H/T:
@JosephHsuMD
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Another year - Another graduation!
Congratulations to the
@NorthwellHealth
Huntington Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residents, c/o 2024!
Peter White, DO
Peter Boucas, DO
Sal Sclafani, DO
Peter Regala, MD
Jorge Padilla, MD
Rishabh Jethanandani, MD
cc:
@randymcohn
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Dear Surgeons,
What do you consider to be the critical part of your surgery?
Sincerely,
Me and Many Admins
#orthotwitter
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A nice night with
@NYITCOMDO
first and second years talking about orthopedics, residency training, academic productivity, mentorship, networking, life as an attending and more!
Thanks for having me!
@NYITAnatomy
@nyit
@AOAforDOs
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Early bird gets the worm🐛 - I usually arrive at the office between 6:45 and 7am every day when I am not in the OR. This gives me a chance to complete any pending tasks, review administrative commitments and prepare for the clinic schedule that awaits.
@NorthwellHealth
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How many
#orthotwitter
members are seeing their postop patients back who weren’t able to participate in PT during
#COVID__19
and now have joint stiffness and additional complaints?
#physicaltherapy
#orthopedics
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Interview Day
#1
is upon us. Wishing all applicants the best of luck!
#PlainviewOrtho
@NorthwellHealth
@ZuckerSoM
#orthotwitter
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How do you define ‘being busy?’
1. Surgical/Office scheduling wait time?
2. RVU’s?
3. Case volume?
4. Take home pay?
5. Whether you’re the talk of the town?
6. Manuscripts published?
7. CV length?
8. Name recognition?
9. Late nights in the OR?
#MedTwitter
#orthotwitter
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Wish everyone who is applying to orthopedics, the best of luck on universal interview offer day!
#orthotwitter
#Match2024
@aoa1887
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Dear
#orthotwitter
#medtwitter
Journal Editor,
I recently did a lit search on a research idea and found a similar study that was published 5-years ago with low numbers and power. Is it worth submitting this updated study with a significantly higher “n”?
Thanks,
Adam Bitterman
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Friendly
#orthotwitter
#MedTwitter
reminder that FAMILY COMES FIRST!
Mandatory late office start to send these two off to school.
They’re my biggest fans & critics. They don’t care about publications, podiums or book chapters. They’re not impressed by leadership.
#bepresent
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Oh hey! Look who I found?!
Pediatric orthopedic LEGEND from
@HopkinsMedicine
@JohnsHopkins
@HopkinsOrtho
, Paul Sponseller, MD!
cc:
@SRS_org
@AAOS1
@POSNA_org
@MarfanFdn
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WWYD
#orthotwitter
- 66M, DM, HLD, HTN s/p twist and fall. Injury is closed. Large serous blisters prox.
@rkh_md
@bemooremd
@InvictaOrtho
@FootAndAnkleMD
@BostonFootAnkle
@NaanDerthaal
@orthotraumamd
@Ortho_AnkleFoot
@OrthoThompson
@OrthoBootsMD
@Ortho_Rudolph
@DrFraneNicholas
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Manuscript Submission
Reviewer 1: Accept!
Reviewer 2: This is crap, Reject!
Journal: We’ll consider if you pay....
#AcademicTwitter
#MedEd
#orthotwitter
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Dear Chat GPT -
Are you able to help me filter medical documents that I received from a patient's PCP so that I only need to read the most relevant 1-2 pages instead of all 25?
Thanks in advance,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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