Day on the Life of a DOCTOR Shadowing a PROSTHETIST

Join me as I shadow Kylee, a prosthetic resident! Learn how prosthetics are made and meet Wayne, an inspiring man who had a below-knee amputation following a work-place accident. I’m blown away by the team work, creativity and energy I experienced today - what an incredible group!
Watch until the end to see Wayne skating for the first time after his amputation!
HUGE THANK YOU to Kylee, Wayne and the entire prosthetics and orthotics team for participating in this video.
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~ Siobhan (Violin MD) ~
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[@loiskuchta5665]

Kylee is my granddaughter, I was always curious of what it would be like to see her work place. What a great work you do in reporting everything in such a clear and enthusiastic way! We are so proud of her. We appreciate all that you do for the medical field!

[@xyzct]

No way! That's awesome!! You must be very proud of such a wonderful young lady.

[@mackenzieb2218]

Shout out to Wayne for contributing to this video!! We appreciate you SO much for sharing your story.

[@iamReddington]

You are gorgeous

[@ViolinMD]

Thanks MacKenzie - can't agree more! Wayne is incredible!

[@mackenzieb2218]

@@ViolinMD I'm not going to lie, I teared up watching him skate. You and I both know how hockey culture is so important to Canadians. Made my heart so happy.

[@ashleyhilliard8134]

His recreation therapist must have been in tears watching him skate 😭. All in favour of a Rec Therapy shadow video!! 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@mackenzieb2218]

@@ashleyhilliard8134 YESSS!! AYE

[@mackenzieb2218]

also siobhan, your hair is absolutely beautiful! the short hair looks soooo good on you!

[@ViolinMD]

aw thanks MacKenzie! I'm loving the change!

[@jasonb4254]

Violin MD is my favourite. She's the only one that truly seems genuine and loves medicine for helping people and being a good person. The new trends of tik tok doctors don't compare.

[@katego370]

I LOVE the idea of a kid going: "Wait, guys, I have to get my hand on first! I'll be right back." It must be so fulfilling work to make something with your own hands that enables someone to stand up and walk out of the hospital. Thanks, Wayne, for sharing your story. Such resilience is a testament to your character. Respect for your wife as well.

[@MrDickhead47]

Ha, nobody walks out of the hospital. It takes about a year. And most prosthetists suuuuuuck. I’m just trying to tell you the truth. It’s money money money to them and they don’t care about your comfort. I’m learning the trade now so I can make my own leg and not deal with these idiots.

[@Ednagirl1999]

Yeah! Next summer I am graduating as a prostethist/orthotist in the Netherlands and watching this video makes me grateful for everything that I have learned and how I can help people in so many different ways. Thank you Siobhan for giving everybody an insight in this part of the medical world

[@ViolinMD]

Thank you! And congrats on graduating this summer - so exciting to hear!!

[@melindasanchez7763]

@xoxo_ande Congrats on your Graduation next summer, Thank you for what your doing to help people! As a Medical Assistant I find this very interesting to learn about. Stay positive always and have a Blessed Week.

[@silvermoon1325]

Hello, I'm a junior in high school and I'm interested in Prosthetist/ Orthotist as my future career. Can you tell me what you have to major in?

[@chloecyr1563]

I love watching you shadow other healthcare providers, it is always so interesting! Also, as a Canadian, it is so inspiring to see Wayne get back out on the ice!

[@andrewj9831]

Keep up the great work and exploring all the different careers in the medical field. My advice is maybe explain the process (school, OJT, ETC) it takes, along with any links the guest recommends. Have the guest "talk" about their path to this field. These Vlogs show there is more careers to the medical field then DR/RN's...keep it up

[@ViolinMD]

Great idea - thanks Andrew!

[@unclevampy]

As a disabled vet, this is a very inspiring subject. I know first hand how hard it can be to pick yourself back up. It's incredibly easy to blame the world and close yourself off. Wayne is definitely an amazing person.

[@nw6gmp]

Thank you for your service.

[@ViolinMD]

Thank you so much for sharing and for your insight - I agree, such an inspiration!

[@appalachiancat]

I love that an actual patient was in the video. God bless Wayne. ❤

[@lauralie9658]

I really enjoy your vlogs. Have you ever felt like you can never remember all your needed information. How do you deal with so much knowledge? Do you ever doubt yourself?

[@dianeluke1746]

I love that they don’t let them go home with the prosthetic until they go through rehab. Here in the US I was given my prosthetic (and my prosthetist was awesome and made me a great leg!), but I was told by my doctor to find an outpatient rehab on my own and that was it. It didn’t work. Ten years after my below the knee amputation I still can’t balance and need a walker, but mainly rely on a wheelchair. I’m 47 now, and I do have other issues as I have Lupus and both hips replaced, bad knees, etc…but I feel if I had been given the kind of program you show in Canada, I would have had better success. However, it always makes me happy to see another amputee find their way back to what they loved before. Go Wayne!

[@minananananan1842]

If you ever have the opportunity to shadow a physiatrist that would be really awesome and exciting

[@hockeyqueen]

this was super insightful, and I appreciate that you actually featured a patient who is willing to tell his story. I know it is probably tricky with consent and confidentiality, but it would be really cool to see more actual patients in your videos. You are an absolutely amazing Dr.

[@Smriti915]

Woah I didn’t know they were so many types of medical! Thanks!!! If I take up medical I will have an open mind about different type of medical studies I can take…tho I’m in 7th grade :) So interesting 🤔 Thank you!!! ✨love da content✨ :-)

[@mary-rose5930]

Thank you Wayne for sharing your story. You truly are an inspiration

[@leandrasmith825]

The two people who disliked this video must not like being inspired and educated by an amazing Doctor and understand that Wayne is unbelievably inspiring. What an incredible man 👏

[@xoxoamirtha]

What a rewarding line of medicine!!

[@bobbieabbott]

Maybe next do the therapies like Physical, Occupational, and Speech.

[@liam_hurlburt]

Violin MD shadowing a SLP: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIKbZnyooLN4ras

[@liam_hurlburt]

but I don't think she's shadowed PT or OT yet

[@MsStina84]

@@liam_hurlburt No, she's spoken to an OT kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5-mqHaDabqZaqc&ab_channel=ViolinMD

[@faithchemutai9289]

Thank you doc.for featuring a prosthetist.You've shade some light to the upcoming prosthetists and the public as well.I love your videos

[@sydneyresto1518]

I haven’t seen this video yet but I was just watching a video of yours you did 3 years ago and since this is your most recent video I thought I’d write you here in hopes that you will see this. I just wanted to say I absolutely love your videos! I’ve honestly been binge watching them lol. I am a nursing student, In my last semester actually so that means I am a COVID nursing student. because of this I haven’t had much clinical experience but your videos are so detailed, informative and well put together I feel like I understand what I am reading in text books. I’m mean everything about your videos is exceptional, your edits, the little music when things get serious lol I love it all and it has truly been helpful and so much fun. I hope you get more attention cause people can really learn from you, Keep up the amazing work💕

[@nvmemmaa6819]

i miss all your videos. AND I SO HAPPY U POSTED SOMETHING NEW TODAY!!!

[@andromacha83]

Wow! Thank you very much for this opportunity! I loved this video; so informative. And Wayne is just an amazing soul.

[@sam_bi99s]

I work as a Pedorthist in BC, it would interesting to see you shadow one! Enjoying the videos.

[@kakarikiIck]

Fascinating work, thank you for sharing your work in your videos. I really enjoy watching them!

[@mekhianderson5159]

Love your videos keep up the good work!💙

[@madisonwassermann]

I would love to see a day in the life of a social worker. I’ve heard you discuss them in almost all areas and would love to see more.

[@hopelessly.hopeful]

Wow, wow, wow!!

[@monicamarotto6337]

Loved this video! So educational! I'm a certified occupational therapy assistant working in the US. Any plans to shadow an occupational therapist or assistant?

[@artisticanna5275]

Such a heartwarming video 💕

[@Flipperwi715]

Thank you for the video and extra thanks to Wayne for allowing your story to be shared. It's appreciated and wish you the best. :)

[@whitec1981]

Thank you Wayne for sharing this part of your journey! ❤️

[@abbybaird7705]

I love these videos so much! Keep the allied health videos coming! I'm currently in undergrad looking to pursue occupational therapy one day. I'd love to see you shadow a physical or occupational therapist in your hospital setting! It's so difficult to get observation time in hospitals now due to the pandemic and I'm curious to get a glimpse into the hospital world of therapy!

[@erictaylor5462]

8:00 I've been an amputee for 48 years, so my stump has more or less settled. It will change size if my weight changes but other than that it's pretty stable. I have gone years (once over 6 years) without seeing a prosthetist. But right after I get a new one, it will take several visits to get it just right. Staying on top of pressure sores helps a lot. Also, having a good prosthetist is absolutely required. The one I have now is the best I've ever had. She just recently changed jobs and I'd recommend her, but she is already booked up for 2 months!

[@MrDickhead47]

I’m 2 years BK from a motorcycle accident and in my experience 9/10 prosthetists are TERRIBLE, but when you find the 1 that’s “ok” the difference is amazing. I am getting a new check socket tomorrow from synergy prosthetics in California. My last guy made a good socket but insists on making his own liners which I’ve grown to find intolerable. And he is so married to “his” way that I tried hanger (went back next day to give the check socket back, that was abysmal) 10 ply in a new cast is rediculous. Anyway I’m really hoping tomorrow goes well, but just as so many other things in my life, when I get frustrated with a service, I learn it myself. So I will be in the process of becoming a prosthetist soon. I was told I just need to work at a place for a while, college isn’t required. But yeah, never seen such failure in ANY industry before.

[@familymiles1566]

Hey, weird question. About to start studying to become a CPO. What makes a good or a bad prosthitist?

[@erictaylor5462]

@@familymiles1566 It really depends on how it is used. But the one thing that is most important is the fit. It is practically useless if it doesn't fit comfortably. As to the "accessories" that is as variable as the number of users. The two things I would consider most important for a CPO to know is, first, how to make something that fits well, and how to maintain that fit. The stumps of amputees are not constant, especially for new amputees. I've been an amputee for 50 years and I still need fit changes from time to time. The second thing is to know what the person needs. This is especially important for new amputees as they will not know what they need, they won't know what is possible, and so they can't tell you what they need. Good luck, it is a tough but rewarding career path. Think about it, you've got some young person who has just lost a limb. It's your job to have them walk out of your office no longer thinking they are disabled.

[@jakkbatt4711]

​@familymiles1566 in my experience passion, you can tell quickly if they really care or don't

[@dianepeluso8269]

Love your videos & your haircut!

[@swipeswifejess3234]

That's incredible!!! Go Wayne!

[@carolynk.9856]

Wow! We have come so far with technology and creativity! Also it seems like people have become more optimistic with their amputations because of the advancement in prosthetics! It is so great and inspiring!

[@davidp2888]

And this is how my Saturday gets better....an upload from Siobhan!

[@debbiemarquez9644]

Loved this video. Very inspiring. Also love your new hair cut😀

[@cateblundy7121]

I love Your hair 🥰🥰😘👍👍

[@jakeaurod]

I know how he feels about the missing time from a coma. This weekend is my 2-year anniversary of cardiac arrest and coma. Some of those rehab setups looked familiar. I didn't have to "relearn" how to walk so much as get my strength back. I spent most of a month in a wheelchair. I never learned to ice skate though, and I always wished I had.

[@MrDickhead47]

I spend 3 1/2 months in a hospital bed after a motorcycle accident, thinking I was gonna keep my foot, drugged to all hell, and ultimately ended up becoming BK. I am not comparing our situations by any means. But in my experience, prosthetics is the most FAILED industry I’ve ever seen in my life. 9/10 are abysmal at what they do. So in short, I plan to become a prosthetist so I can make my own leg and not have to deal with this ass clowns

[@thatcringyplaneguy]

Another great video keep it going

[@traceyflater]

This was awesome! Thanks for taking us along. And best wishes to Wayne. What an inspiring guy.

[@tHatsHot243]

Siobhan is one of those doctors that makes you feel calm by her demeanor. I'd feel comfortable with her and would trust her with anything!

[@emilydanziger]

Loving this series!!

[@mandymorrow5473]

I'm excited for this! I wear DAFOs (Dynamic Ankle Foot Orthosis) due to being born with Spina Bifida causing neurogenic clubbed foot.

[@samjones4327]

Awesome Awesome Awesome!!!! This video is so inspiring and reminds you to not take anything for granted! Medicine is such an inspiring discipline and I appreciate all that you and your colleges do Siobhan! Stay safe, Peace & Blessings and keep your amazing videos coming!!!

[@Melody-so8ob]

Wow , you are back...😍😍😍💕💕💖💖💖💗💗💝💝💝

[@sreyams5348]

I always enjoy watching your videos ESPECIALLY SHADOWING! 💝

[@Lizzy43645]

Thank you Wayne for sharing your story with us!

[@alisonhuot396]

This was so interesting! My grandfather lost both his legs due to infection, about where Wayne’s amputation is. He had diabetes and did not maintain his health very well. Needless to say he had prosthetic legs for as long as I can remember. It was something that always interested me. These prosthetics made it so he could play with his grandkids, take his whole family to Walt DisneyWorld, and live his life as normal as possible. He passed almost 20 years ago, so it is amazing to see how technology has grown to help people even more.

[@zunedog31]

Poor Wayne. All he did was get in a car and ended up losing a leg. Really puts into prospective the fragility of life.

[@sunshinerainbows4627]

Curious. After auto accidents lots of attention paid to arms, legs, back, neck, and so on. He mentioned a coma, what type of doctor can/should a person follow up with in regards to the head injury part of the accident? The injury is not visible yet present and rarely hear how to address. Great video! 💖💫

[@robinseward3043]

Definitely tearing up a bit watching Wayne play hockey like an absolute PRO! Such incredible work these amazing people do, and Wayne is an inspiration!

[@caycaycrazy3961]

Yass Queen is back 🥰🥰 Hi

[@Elizabethsailor77]

I'm in med school right now I love watching your videos

[@CamiWuzHere]

Hey It would really be eye opening to see you shadow a therapist of some kind

[@kiernanroberts6083]

So close to Prosthodontics!

[@safiagabure2722]

Super important job they do, huge thank u to all the healthcare heroes who create prosthetics and change lives!! This was so inspiring, thanks for posting! 🥺✨

[@mariakalsoom1362]

oh my! Watching u grow is incredible! Ur doing such a great jib and it must be very hard but u always find a way to cope with it! Im glad not only me but thousands of other people are here to support u and just remember to keep up the great work since i cant believe that u have been so strong from where u started from! These type of videos are such a inspiring subject and for you to be on the job and work at the same time is something i could never do! Thank you again for putting your time out for us here at home or wherever! We truly love you and appreciate you!

[@nasayjones3056]

Can you PLEASE shadow a anesthesiologist or a CRNA!!! 👩‍⚕👩‍⚕

[@danielkushnerik8422]

Enjoying the content you create. Have you seen what Openbionics is doing? I've seen some of their stuff on KZbin, and it's exciting to see where things are going with new technology.

[@7ab3tha]

Oh my gosh. I thought you said a bologna amputation and i was like whoa what's that. Then i looked up at the tv and realized you said a below knee amputation. 😅

[@garybennett5645]

Keep going Wayne never give up remember tough times make you stronger. I have Cerebral Pulsy and your story inspired me ✌️.

[@5littlearrows168]

Hi Siobhan! Will you ever shadow an anesthesiologist? Just wondering :)

[@a.s.a6614]

these people learn medicine AND then mechanics/engineering hats off

[@nova9672]

prosthetists don’t go to medical school

[@a.s.a6614]

@@nova9672 oh okay

[@dutchik5107]

It's probably closer to art. There you deal with grinders etc too. If you don't do painting or something

[@jakkbatt4711]

​@dutchik5107 definitely true in fact they love to hire artists, it all comes down to passion and raw talent, the rest can be taught

[@nw6gmp]

Such an awesome video, and yes, thank you Wayne for sharing your story. Videos like this help the rest of society know and understand people with prosthetics don't want to be treated any "differently" or "special", just included as any other human being....and Thank you Kylee and Siobhan (keep the videos coming 🥰)!!

[@jleigh4x441]

That’s so awesome that Wayne was able to play ice hockey with his prosthetic!

[@erriciawest]

Always enjoy your videos!! 😃 5th year already? Time really does fly.

[@lisagulley8051]

Such a great video! Even as a nurse I have never seen how prosthetics are made. Very interesting!

[@raviranjankumar3391]

Mam I am orthotics and prosthetic student i interest orthotics I want jobe

[@Noob___Noob]

He should get the running blade.

[@sherrydawson6253]

Wow is rt! That was amazing. I wonder how Kaylee decided to get in that field? Thank u Wayne for allowing us to see this!

[@sekkekkyuu_eng]

00:37 im so sorry siobhan but i thought you said bologna not below knee 😅

[@annmiller8777]

Hello there! Thank you for ur videos….but honestly I have a question for this lady in the videos I’m currently battling Covid and I’m quite scared….I’ve never had a cough this bad n this fever sucks major….do you have any advice that could help?

[@SpoonieEtte]

Just want to put another perspective into the discussion (even though it's a year old, sorry!) I have spina bifida and used AFOs up until I was a teenager (my decision to stop wearing them, I will admit). AFOs is an acronym for ankle foot orthotics and they can help with strength, stability and balance.

[@ViolinMD]

Thank you Spoonie!

[@k.y.6148]

Not sure how much you can do legally, but it makes the videos much more interesting with actual patients. Hopefully you can find more willing to be on camera.

[@dylanrogers3723]

She isn't allowed to say any information about any patient without their consent. The only thing she can do is say the gender and what happened. That's where the legalities stop unless consent is given. That's why Wayne's name can be given. Because he gave her consent to be in the video.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

The original Gorilla Glue contains isocyanate. The foaming action is very recognizable.

[@jessicanolf9225]

I just subscribe and your channel

[@oscarperez2815]

I like watching ur videos

[@Efficks]

You should shadow a pathologist next, would be interesting. One of the least understood and appreciated areas

[@marianpizeno8511]

I think he will have a WONDERFUL time skating! It's also nice seeing a patient and their point of view as well.

[@erictaylor5462]

Sometimes when I say I'm going to see my prosthetist people ask, "Is that legal?" Most people have never even heard of this profession.

[@hkedbyskizz]

OH MY GOD WAIT DOES THAT MEAN YOULL BE A FELLOW NEXT YEAR?

[@SageTheEnby0]

Good video for the day before Halloween

[@simplymeowlogical]

Hiii!!

[@paulapolly64]

I'm loving the content! This is such an amazing & inspiring topic! Thank you for sharing your story, Wayne! Sending all my best wishes out to you! ❤

[@brissygirl4997]

Hi Siobhan, I hope you and Mark had a lovely thanksgiving and could spend some time with family and friends! Thank you to Wayne, Kylie and yourself for sharing your collective knowledge and experiences with us. I saw your other orthotist video a few days ago, the one where you are measured for shoe orthotics. I had an uncle who had unstable type 1 diabetes for most of his life and ended up with a double leg amputation and heart disease because of complications from his diabetes and generally not looking after himself properly. From what I remember he was fitted for a prosthesis but never used it because it was uncomfortable and caused him pain. I don't know if he ever went and had adjustments made to it to try and correct any issues, but he seemed to prefer his wheelchair or electric scooter for getting around.

[@amystarke3317]

I love these behind-the-scenes looks at what is a very important job.

[@NZKaz]

Incredible! What a massive difference they make to people's lives ❤️

[@DoeEyedGirl887]

Love watching you shadow different areas of the medical field! Love your new hairstyle!!!! It's so shiny and beautiful!!!

[@pe11entesque]

Im wondering if the prosthetics team handles cases like facial prosthetics that are less function and more aesthetic? Would love to see some examples of how they would cast the residuals, create new features, and attach the devices.

[@juvialockser2587]

Love this series! Can I add another profession (audiologist) to your list? Thank You for the videos❤️

[@byakuganboy7856]

This is so cool! I realize that you don't usually show patients in these videos, for obvious reasons but it's cool that Wayne was willing to share his story!

[@Kimunicator]

Fascinating. I love your videos and can tell the empathy and compassion you have for people.

[@BeautyLoverr14]

Your shadowing videos have become my favourite KZbin videos!! So inspiring and amazing to see the behind the scenes of our health care system. Thank you Siobhan!☺️

[@yomi001]

Awesome video, Siobhan! It was really great to see Wayne's story and Kylee explaining how how everything works. I learned a lot. Well done!

[@lindsey8046]

I absolutely love your videos - always waiting for the notification! As a teen looking to study medicine in the future, you’re an amazing role model to me! ❤️

[@BuchsdrN]

As an amputee I am loving these behind the scenes videos. So interesting.

[@warwickeioncampbell4737]

I have shared this to Footless Jo a below amputee with her own you tube channel she is also a below the knee amputee.