Doctor Jack's Stock Medicine

[Websman]

As an orthopedic surgeon, I have very little association with Bovine veterinary practices. Nevertheless, familialarity with the farms and patterns of disease in their area and the potential to provide a cost-effective method of disease surveillance is of prime importance...

I don't use VTP in any of my trade decisions. And I will consider your invitation in regards to the POTW. I just have 1 zillion things that I'm doing.

Cool...an Orthopedic surgeon!

Ok Jack...Here's my story. At the young age of 14 (1979) I had an operation performed on my left knee By Dr Robert Goodman in Lexington Kentucky. The injury consisted of an avulsion of the tibial tubercle with rupture of the medial collateral ligament. There was also some disruption of the posterior medial aspect of the capsule.

After I was prepped for surgery, Dr Goodman made an 8" lazy s-incision over the medial aspect of the left knee, which was carried down to the level of the retinaculum. The retinaculum appeared to be intact, but there was a small puncture hole about the size of a finger tip on the posterior medial aspect of the capsule which went right through retinaculum into the joint space. Then the incision was carried on through the retinaculum and was reflected by blunt dissection. At this time, it was obvious that I had an avulsion of the deep part of the medial collateral ligament in its lower third portion. At this time attention was turned to the joint and a 6 cm parapatellar incision was made through the retinaculum, capsular and synovial structures. At this time it was obvious that I had a small 1 cm trinagular avulsion of the anterior tibial tubercle with base being anteriorly. The anterior cruciate was intact other than being disrupted at this point and a repair was then undertaken. At this time then two drill holes were made with a 7/16th drill approximately 1 1/2 cms below the joint line and medial to the patellar tendon. Then through a pole wire technique a 0 silk suture was passed through and then looped through the anterior cruciate ligament twice and then with the leg in approximately 10 degrees of flexion and internally rotated the anterior cruciate and the bony avulsion was then back in position. The synovial structure was repaired with 2-0 plain and capsular structures were reapproximated with 2-0 chromic. Then attention was turned to the medial collateral ligament. A small Boyd staple was then passed through the deep portion of the medial collateral ligament and replaced upon the medial femoral condyle. This concluded repairs and the joint was closed up in the ordinary manner.

So...I had this procedure and was told that my knee would be 100% again. To this date I have not gained full flexibility of this particular joint, plus on occasion, I suffer from serious cramping of my knee at night. Other than that, it works fine.

Dr Jack...this operation was performed quite a few years ago. Would you consider the techiniques I just described as being antiquated or obsolete? Is it possible to ever regain full flexibility in this joint?

Just wondering...

By the way, Welcome to the board. Enough of the medical talk...Let's talk trading!

[Lyehopper]

Cool...an Orthopedic surgeon!

Ok Jack...Here's my story. At the young age of 14 (1979) I had an operation performed on my left knee By Dr Robert Goodman in Lexington Kentucky. The injury consisted of an avulsion of the tibial tubercle with rupture of the medial collateral ligament. There was also some disruption of the posterior medial aspect of the capsule.

After I was prepped for surgery, Dr Goodman made an 8" lazy s-incision over the medial aspect of the left knee, which was carried down to the level of the retinaculum. The retinaculum appeared to be intact, but there was a small punture hole about the size of a finger tip on the poterior medial aspect of the capsule which went right through retinaculum into the joint space. Then the incision was carried on through the retinaculum and was reflected by blunt dissection. At this time, it was obvious that I had an avulsion of the deep part of the medial collateral ligament in its lower third portion. At this time attention was turned to the joint and a 6 cm parapatellar incision was made through the retinaculum, capsular and synovial structures. At this time it was obvious that I had a small 1 cm trinagular avulsion of the anterior tibial tubercle with base being anteriorly. The anterior cruciate was intact other than being disruptered at this point and a repair was then undertaken. At this time then two drill holes were made with a 7/16th drill approximately 1 1/2 cms below the joint line and medial to the patellar tendon. Then thorugh a pole wire technique a 0 silk suture was passed through and then looped through the anterior cruciate ligament twice and then with the leg in approximately 10 degrees of flexion and internally rotated the anterior crucite and the bony avulsion was then back in position. The synovial structure was repaired with 2-0 plain and capsular strucutres were reapproximated with 2-0 chromic. Then attention was turned to the medial collateral ligament. A small Boyd staple was then passed through the deep portion of the medial collateral ligament and replaced upon the medial femoral condyle. This concluded repairs and the joint was closed up in the ordinary manner.

So...I had this procedure and was told that my knee would be 100% again. To this date I have not gained full flexibility of this particular joint, plus on occasion, I suffer from serious cramping of my knee at night. Other than that, it works fine.

Dr Jack...this operation was peformed quite a few years ago. Would you consider the techiniques I just described as being antiquated or obsolete? Is it possible to ever regain full flexibility in this joint?

Just wondering...

By the way, Welcome to the board. Enough of the medical talk...Let's talk trading!

I'm very impressed that Dr. Goodman used both standard and metric measurements while doing your surgery. This proves his versatility I think.... Or maybe he studied in Europe or Asia.

[lemonjello]

!Eyes Only!

According to my diagnosis, your problem obviously results from an alien implant! Do you feel as if you've recently been "probed"?

-Alien Probing Sequence -



Yours in extra-terrestrial medicine,

Dr. Jello

Cool...an Orthopedic surgeon!

So...I had this procedure and was told that my knee would be 100% again. To this date I have not gained full flexibility of this particular joint, plus on occasion, I suffer from serious cramping of my knee at night. Other than that, it works fine.

Dr Jack...this operation was peformed quite a few years ago. Would you consider the techiniques I just described as being antiquated or obsolete? Is it possible to ever regain full flexibility in this joint?

Just wondering...

By the way, Welcome to the board. Enough of the medical talk...Let's talk trading!

[skiracer]

I'm very impressed that Dr. Goodman used both standard and metric measurements while doing your surgery. This proves his versatility I think.... Or maybe he studied in Europe or Asia.

I am quite impressed myself with both of those techniques. Utilizing both standard and metric measurements while doing surgery is like rubbing your stomach and patting your head at the same time. A large number of surgeons never attain that degree of sophistication in hand to eye coordination yet with the degree of ambidextrous manipulation of both the right and left sides of their brains in pursueing dual measurements at the same time on the same patient. I'm convinced that Dr. Goodman did in fact study in Europe, specifically Paris, an that he left a small vial of parfume somewhere in Webs anatomy leaving him with that unsatiable desire to keep returning to Paris. We all know of his lingering infatuation with Paris and his trips there. There is one known cure for all stiffiinning of the joints but is so rare nowadays that only the very rich or powerful can get their hands on it. It's known as Dr. Gura's two ball compound but it is in very limited supply now.
Perhaps a jug of VSOG (very special old goji) might do the trick.

[Karel]

... EDIT: The post times are off; Karel's new java changes must have resent my options or something? Anyway karel, I like the new changes; much more efficient and faster is what I've notices. Thanks; you're huge.

Thanks, I'll inform Richard of your compliments: he did the upgrade. When you are logged in (and you were logged in) and the times seem off, check the options in the User CP for the time zone setting.

When you are not logged in, you get to see the standard board time, which was off (Greenwich Mean Time). I have changed it to Eastern Time (GMT-5), with DST.

Regards,

Karel

[IIC]

Geez...Sounds like everyone is falling apart around here...Lucky Doc joined before we lost a few.

Anyway, my personal philosphy is "Don't get sick and Don't get hurt"...I have a personal mantra which I say out loud to myself 20x three times a day:

"Everyday In Every Way I'm Getting Better And Better"

Last time I was sick was in 1981 when I got the flu...Last time I got hurt was 1973 when I pulled a hamstring...Mind over Matter...Doug(IIC)

[Lyehopper]

I am quite impressed myself with both of those techniques. Utilizing both standard and metric measurements while doing surgery is like rubbing your stomach and patting your head at the same time. A large number of surgeons never attain that degree of sophistication in hand to eye coordination yet with the degree of ambidextrous manipulation of both the right and left sides of their brains in pursueing dual measurements at the same time on the same patient. I'm convinced that Dr. Goodman did in fact study in Europe, specifically Paris, an that he left a small vial of parfume somewhere in Webs anatomy leaving him with that unsatiable desire to keep returning to Paris. We all know of his lingering infatuation with Paris and his trips there. There is one known cure for all stiffiinning of the joints but is so rare nowadays that only the very rich or powerful can get their hands on it. It's known as Dr. Gura's two ball compound but it is in very limited supply now.
Perhaps a jug of VSOG (very special old goji) might do the trick.

LOL!!!! You are indeed very wise "Dr. Gura".... Your ability to discern and unravel complex matters such as this are only surpassed by your extraordinary stock picking prowess.... This insightful post will be instrumental in moving you up a notch in the "inner circle".jejeje....errrrrrrrr.hic....je

[Lyehopper]

Geez...Sounds like everyone is falling apart around here...Lucky Doc joined before we lost a few.

Anyway, my personal philosphy is "Don't get sick and Don't get hurt"...I have a personal mantra which I say out loud to myself 20x three times a day:

"Everyday In Every Way I'm Getting Better And Better"

Last time I was sick was in 1981 when I got the flu...Last time I got hurt was 1973 when I pulled a hamstring...Mind over Matter...Doug(IIC)

I made a special flat trailer hitch that fits in the "Reese" receiver on my F-350. The hitch is very heavy duty and extends out about an extra foot further than a regular hitch. I use it to tow my "Tube Line Bale wrapper" http://www.tubeline.ca/ , my hay wagons, grain wagons etc.... I was wrapping haylege till about 11:30PM yesterday (Thursday) evening. I was tired and it was dark and the plastic wrap had just run out on my wrapper. I got out of my tractor and as I walked around the back of my truck to get a box of plastic film.... I hit my shin on that #&%@ hitch and fell forward into the hayfield. OOOOOOUCH!!!! There is an indention in my left leg STILL....

Doug, if you haven't been hurt since 1973 it's because you don't get out enough DUDE! You need to come down here and work for me for a few weeks..... I'll bet you've never been kicked by a five-weight steer right in the thigh before have you? Boy! Some fellas just live a sheltered life I guess.

[spikefader]

I especially like the red X's!!!! They bring an element of "mystery" to the forum....

People always focus on the negatives! Shoo! jeje

[spikefader]

I'm not aware of any error in price which I posted on both AAPL transactions, the earlier scalp and the latter 5 blocks.

AS to futures, I'm not involed in them. Maybe in the future to come. And are you referring to a merket bottom in general or a particular index bottom?

It was a simple forum issue Jack. I was an hour out so disregard my question.

I was referring to bottom in general for INDU COMPX and SPX. I have TA reason to believe that we have a major bottom in and just wondered about your own thoughts.

And by the way, your AAPL trade prompted me to look at it, and I think it's a gem right now. Thanks for the heads up.

[skiracer]

LOL!!!! You are indeed very wise "Dr. Gura".... Your ability to discern and unravel complex matters such as this are only surpassed by your extraordinary stock picking prowess.... This insightful post will be instrumental in moving you up a notch in the "inner circle".jejeje....errrrrrrrr.hic....je

Well thank you Lye. It is so wonderful to be recognized. To move up a notch in the VTP inner circle will be up there with all of the most significant accompolishments in my lifetime. to quote Sally Fields, "they do love me".

[skiracer]

LOL!!!! You are indeed very wise "Dr. Gura".... Your ability to discern and unravel complex matters such as this are only surpassed by your extraordinary stock picking prowess.... This insightful post will be instrumental in moving you up a notch in the "inner circle".jejeje....errrrrrrrr.hic....je

Well thank you Lye. It is so wonderful to be recognized. To move up a notch in the VTP inner circle will be up there with all of the most significant accompolishments in my lifetime. to quote Sally Fields, "they do love me".

[IIC]

I made a special flat trailer hitch that fits in the "Reese" receiver on my F-350. The hitch is very heavy duty and extends out about an extra foot further than a regular hitch. I use it to tow my "Tube Line Bale wrapper" http://www.tubeline.ca/ , my hay wagons, grain wagons etc.... I was wrapping haylege till about 11:30PM yesterday (Thursday) evening. I was tired and it was dark and the plastic wrap had just run out on my wrapper. I got out of my tractor and as I walked around the back of my truck to get a box of plastic film.... I hit my shin on that #&%@ hitch and fell forward into the hayfield. OOOOOOUCH!!!! There is an indention in my left leg STILL....

Doug, if you haven't been hurt since 1973 it's because you don't get out enough DUDE! You need to come down here and work for me for a few weeks..... I'll bet you've never been kicked by a five-weight steer right in the thigh before have you? Boy! Some fellas just live a sheltered life I guess.

Now why would I want to get in the way of some dumb cow? However, in Yellowstone in 1969 I touched a wild bear...Nothing happened...Doug

[Websman]

I usually get injured at least once a year. This past year, I dropped 6 feet off of a ladder after the step broke on me. I was brusied from head to toe. The year before I broke a finger with a pipe wrench...jejeje

[RL]

If It looks dangerous I let my bride do It,The last time I was hurt was this past new years In my stocking feet reached for a beer slipped kicked the fridge and broke a toe.Now when I want anything I just order my wife to get It for me my jaw has still not healed one time I did touch a Skunks tail.