Been to Birmingham?

Not Birmingham, but the Midwest Orthopedics at Rush and the Campbell Clinic.

One labrum surgery on one kid and the jury is still out for TJ on another.

Been there, cut there, left there.

It runs like a machine as I was so impressed with the "order" and surprisingly the customer service/ professionalism of the non-doctor staff. To this day I can still call back there and get answers if not immediatly, by the end of the day. I can't even get that from my home town primary.

If you go to the Andrews group of Docs you are treated as a person and not a number and they charge accordingly. Unless you have deep pockets it is almost a must to have a great HMO.

Unfortunately, son had to have TJ surgery in March of 2005. FORTUNATELY...it was with Dr. Andrews in Birmingham. Can't say enough positive things about Dr. Andrews and his practice. I echo everything RZ said above! Also, son's school was in close contact with Birmingham thruout the rehab....and Dr. Andrew's staff was very hands on and accessible. Same thing personally, we've had a few questions...we've always heard back either from Dr. Andrews himself...or an associate by the end of the day. If my son HAD to go thru this experience, I couldn't be happier with who we dealt with.

One more comment, I am not from a medical background by ANY stretch of the imagination..so I'm sure this one anecdote would probably be appreciated MUCH more by someone else but....Dr. Andrews actually called down to the waiting room while son was in surgery, and had an assistant bring me up to the window overlooking the operating room. He thought I would be interested in seeing the new ligament being attached to my son's elbow. And, he talked me thru what he was doing in the operating room at the time. Once I got over the shock of what I was actually seeing...it was very interesting. When my son gained consciousness I told him what I saw...his first reponse was "Did you take a picture?"

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Originally posted by infidel_08:
My son visited with him but was able to avoid the knife.

And just how was he able to avoid the knife wielding doctor? I can only imagine...


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Perhaps infidel_08's son not only plays baseball well, but also has mastered Taekwondo and specifically that portion devoted to self defense...

TAEKWONDO's HOSINSUL...self defense


Hosinsul, or self defense, is one of the four principles of taekwondo. Although taekwondo is a "self defense" sport in itself, it focuses on high and spinning kicks which are not very suitable for real life, or street, application. And they are really, really hard to do...goodness sakes...trust me on this one.

Hosinsul is not a mixture of all kinds of spices and sweeteners and sours...heck...it's nothing like kimchi either. But it is rather a mixture of all kinds of techniques, including grappling/locks as well as defending against armed attackers such as knife wielding surgeons.

Self defense is something that cannot be practiced alone. You will need a partner that has equal strength and vitriol and really would like to take your head off. It is extremely important that spouses not be allowed to serve as a partner in these exercises...regardless if they urge you "that everything will be ok...just let me get a couple of good kicks in". It won't be ok...ever. Choose your Hosinsul partner carefully...they will leave a lasting impression on you!

You will learn how to react, how not to react, proper freeing techniques, locks, bluffs, diversions, and strangling techniques. And just in time for tax season!

The following techniques are generally practiced where the opponent either uses his/her body, hands, a knife, a stick, or merely a blunt, not well documented, deduction:

* Control techniques (The whole product line of Johnson Controls are featured)
* Freeing techniques (Paegi with marinara sauce...or immersion in WD-40)
* Termination techniques (as seen on the popular HBO series...The Sopranos)

If you're looking for it you will often see a big resemblance between the self defense techniques used in taekwondo and those applied in Hapkido.

And here comes the real kicker...can you believe this?


Linear vs. Circular...gracious sakes!

There are arguably two sorts of self-defense. This is a BIG, BIG, NON-CONTROVERSIAL generalization...HA! The hard or linear way and the soft or circular way.

In the linear form one uses arms and legs to block a strike of the opponent. The advantage is that there is a direct counter-threat, which results in pain for the opponent or any one who does not believe in this method. The disadvantage is that this method requires a lot of power and bluster and it may look extremely violent for outsiders and the feint of heart. But it's loads of fun to try!

The circular form has quite a different view...duh! Here you reluctantly use the power and speed of the opponent to neutralize him/her using circular, confounding movements. The advantage is that you can neutralize your opponent without hurting him (not likely) and that no strength is required...perfect! The disadvantage is that it takes a lot of skill and self assured diplomacy and lots of practice to come to the necessary level. Harmony, may be sought, but should not be expected.

You will most likely use a combination of both. HA! Dreamer! I don't think so...not ever! No Siree Bob!

It really would be interesting to learn which technique infidel_08's son utilized down there in Birmingham. I'm sure we could have a lively discussion.




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