The original superpower, Nature…
After all these years and so many studies, Freddie Fu has come to be a true and deep believer in the power of nature to heal. “So often we miss the lessons of nature. I was actually on the board of Chatham University, the school that Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring, attended. They have a wonderful sustainability program that has brought renewed hope and progress as far as protecting nature. Indeed, for the first time in the last five years I can hear birds while I sit in my home.”
Asked if he had any concerns about the future of orthopedics, Dr. Fu replied, “My number one concern is that we fail to adequately focus on the patient. Patient care should be evidence- and scientific-based and not market-driven. Our patient first approach is simple: ‘Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile’ – Albert Einstein. In all forms of medicine, we need to respect what was done in the past in order to embrace the future.”
“My second concern is cost. I have come to believe that about 30-40% of orthopedic surgeries are unnecessary.”
His message to the field: “We must be critical of ourselves. There are 100 things that have come and gone in orthopedics, so don’t get overly excited before something has stood the test of time.”
Freddie Fu…they just might rename the ACL the FFL…
[i] Sir William Osler, 1st Baronet, FRS FRCP was a Canadian physician and one of the four founding professors of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Osler created the first residency program for specialty training of physicians, and he was the first to bring medical students out of the lecture hall for bedside clinical training.
Dr. Fu’s secret power source is his infinite love for his fellow man!
I would very much have Dr Fu examine my knee. I broke my patella and was placed back together with screws and cage. No weight for 6 months than unable to bend for 2to3 months now hardware out since May 12? And I have a subluxation of kneecap now. With a definite patellar Baja causing some limited ROM and discomfort would u be willing to see me for a second opinion I was referred by Dr Sami Sehayik in Palm Beach Florida. I am young and a RN. I want to work. Thank you Oh Great Doctor. Hope to hear from you