Claw Toe
A lot of neurological injuries cause issues with the muscles. The nerves get damaged and often leads to a constant, involuntary flexion. I celebrated Halloween this year with a bone fusion surgery to correct this (painful) deformity.
The Keyhole Craniotomy
The thought of performing a brain surgery through a hole the size of a penny sounds like science fiction - but it's possible! This surgery offers a lot of benefits over the traditional "open craniotomy". This isn't suitable for everyone and every type of surgery, but is a groundbreaking surgical technique.
Decorating
When I was a teenager, I had to have my gallbladder removed. It was my first surgery and experience with anesthesia and painkillers stronger than Tylenol.
My periods were hell
For eighteen years since then, I’ve battled with severe pain, heavy bleeding, ovarian cysts, and pure torture nearly every month for several days – on top of my other health issues.