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Case 9

Patient is an 18 y/o female who presented c/o four month hx. of L. knee pain and swelling; she attended PT and x-rays revealed a lesion
PMH: unremarkable; PE: L. distal thigh w/ palpable warm mass; full PROM; NVI

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  • Christine Etzel, MD, standing in front of an x-ray.
    “I learn best through hands-on experience and love coaching/teaching. I wanted to be a part of an environment that encouraged that behavior in its residents and attendings.”
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    Christine Etzel, MD
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  • Susan Daoust.
    Growing up, I was not exposed to STEM-based specialties. Now, I can share opportunities with women and minorities that they might not have considered.
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    Susan Daoust, MD
    Associate professor of orthopaedics

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    Jennifer Gurske-dePerio, MD
    Clinical assistant professor of orthopaedics

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