Dr. Stetson recently traveled to Costa Rica on behalf of Orthopaedics Overseas and in association with Operation Arthroscopy, a non-profit organization that he founded with his wife. The mission of Operation Arthroscopy is to “bring orthopedics and arthroscopy to a world in need.” During his time in Costa Rica, Dr. Stetson worked with Dr. Fernando Contreras pictured here on the left and his anesthesiologist (on the right) to bring new shoulder arthroscopy equipment and  skills to the people of Costa Rica.

If you have any interest in contributing to this cause, please contact Stetson Powell Orthopedics via phone, 818) 848-3030 or email to business manager Scott DiCesare at scott@stetsonpowell.com.

Dr. Powell, Dr. Stetson and Dr. Pietro Tonino from Loyola Chicago taught an Instructional Course Lecture on “Volunteerism in Your Orthopedic Practice” at the 33rd annual Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) meeting May 1 – 3 in Hollywood, Florida.

The course enabled fellow orthopedics surgeons to gain skills necessary to make a difference both in their local communities and overseas. Dr. Stetson spoke about his non-profit Operation Arthroscopy while Dr. Powell shared his experience establishing the MusiCares Medical Network which provides free care to musicians who do not have health insurance.