IEP's third day in the operating room began early, with an 8 a.m. start and a full surgical schedule. Seven cases that kept the extremity team moving with purpose and focus.
Today’s cases included:
- Left third flexor tenotomy
- Metatarsal base wedge osteotomy
- Gastrocnemius recession
- Achilles tendon repair
- Long bone osteotomy with internal fixation
- Haglund deformity correction
- Bunionectomy
The patients were comfortable, deeply grateful, and clearly well cared for by the hospital staff, whose dedication was evident in every room.
Later that day, I walked back to the hotel through the small-town streets of Thimphu, Bhutan, taking in its gentle charm — colorful buildings, crisp mountain air, and stray dogs lazily wandering the road.
As evening approached, I went on a mile run at the athletic synthetic track. The views were absolutely breathtaking. In the distance, the Buddha statue stood serene against the sky, surrounded by mountains and rolling valleys, glowing in the fading light.
We shared small comforts to ease the postoperative period for our patients: essential oils for gentle aromatherapy and stuffed animals to bring a bit of cheer. Both reminders that healing extends beyond the operating room.
Later that day, I walked back to the hotel through the small-town streets of Thimphu, Bhutan, taking in its gentle charm — colorful buildings, crisp mountain air, and stray dogs lazily wandering the road.
As evening approached, I went on a mile run at the athletic synthetic track. The views were absolutely breathtaking. In the distance, the Buddha statue stood serene against the sky, surrounded by mountains and rolling valleys, glowing in the fading light.
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| Logan, Lex, and Jannani in Bhutan |
Today was one of those days where meaningful work and quiet beauty existed side by side, making Bhutan feel both humbling and unforgettable. — Jannani Krishnan
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