Claire Simpson

1/Raise your hand if you’re confused by the BRACHIAL PLEXUS! I could never seem to remember or understand it—but now I do & I’ll show you how! A thread so you will never fear brachial plexus anatomy again!

To all hip surgeons..... anyone know much about split glut max transfers for abductor deficiency following THR where the SGN is been cut? Had a tricky referral!

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🚀 Calling all T&O trainees! BOTA wants to hear your experiences with training progression through the IMPACT Survey. Your feedback is vital for improving the ARCP process. The survey covers ARCP outcomes, Fellowships, and Demographics Thank you for your input! #BOTA #OrthoSurvey

Etymology of the day is 'on tenterhooks' (not 'tenderhooks'): tenters, once a common sight, are wooden frames on which freshly milled cloth is stretched so that it dries without shrinking. To be on tenterhooks is to be as tense and taut as the cloth itself.

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This must be tweeted every Halloween. I don’t make the rules

@jmceachan Thank you for the update. I’ll let the team know.

@diving_digits This was discussed at BSSH Council Claire - no suppliers in the uk at present. People are using off licence paediatric catheter tubing. Council taking action on this. X

Does anyone know of any companies producing tendon rods for tendon reconstruction for U.K. patients? Have been advised Stryker and Wright medical are no longer producing them #handsurgery

To brighten up budget day, I am giving a set of these Fabulous Mr Benn badges away. To be in the bowler hat, all you have to do is retweet this tweet. I'll choose a winner this time next week. Good Luck!!

@PrashJesudason @handsurgortho @BevanCommission Superb recognition. Well done

Excellent opportunity alert! 👋🏻👋🏻 The @uclh senior hand fellow post is out. Lots of great exposure & support in our busy hand unit in central London. Start date February 2025. Advert closes 3rd November. Check it out here shorturl.at/wrLY0 ….DM if any questions!

Would you like a taster experience of Paediatric Orthopaedics? We welcome students & resident doctors to spend a week with our team. Learn to put hip spicas on lions & much more! DM for more info @LothianChildren @NHS_Education @EdinOrthopaedic @EdinUniOrtho @BSCOS_UK

Today has been a lesson in understanding that however much I try to communicate effectively, I am dependent upon other colleagues to be just as effective.

The #outerhebrides in all her glory. On our trip in June you have the chance to swim & snorkel at a number of islands. Here are a few of the favourites - Mingulay, Pabbay, Village Bay (St Kilda) & Sandray. #wildswimming #snorkeling #scotland

I'll tell you what goes on here. 🧵

The Manse is cleaned and closed for the season, as the last of the @N_T_S staff departed #StKilda this morning. Thanks to all visitors, researchers, volunteers, contractors and colleagues that have made 2024 another fantastic year! 🙏

Emotional weekend at Wast Water, paying respects to a unique person. It’s tragic when your passion can result in loss of life. A memorial dive, followed by a dip. Lots of stories to share, smiles and giggles. It’s important to keep memories alive