2nd Annual GP Study Day

On Saturday December 5^th the Sports Surgery Clinic welcomed more than 80 GPs to the clinic for a day of learning and exchange. 

Participants were welcomed in from the cold weather by hot drinks and mince pies as we began the day with introductions from Mr. Ray Moran, Medical Director of SSC. The first session was a relaxing one as we enjoyed talks from Mr. Johnny McKenna, foot and ankle specialist (pictured barefoot below), and Mr. Keith Synnott, specialist in lower limb surgery.

 There was a special treat when GAA legend Kieran Donaghy, of the Kerry Football team, joined us to discuss the players perspective on serious injury. His insight into the psychological effects of injury and recovery time reminded us all that the sports person has a totally different set of priorities as a patient. 

The morning continued with lively round table discussions led by SSCs expert Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons. GPs took this opportunity to delve deeper into their experience and share case histories as ideas were tabled and methods of diagnosis and treatment weighed up. As the afternoon came upon us our invited guests were introduced to patients in two workshop sessions focusing on knee and neck injuries.

 

 The morning ended with a warming winter lunch as old friends and colleagues had the chance to catch up and review the day. We would like to sincerely thank all those who attended the 2^nd Annual GP Study Morning. We hope that you will come again to future events at the Sports Surgery Clinic where we are always delighted to meet with GPs. Those with any questions regarding GP access to the clinic should speak to our GP Liason Officer Ms. Jackie Mulry on 01 526 2300. 

PLEASE NOTE that any attendees who failed to collect their CME certificate can contact Ms. Róisín Maguire on 01 526 2371 or email roisinmaguire@sportssurgeryclinic.com .