role of trauma surgeon

[KMATTOX at aol.com]

I have always been uneasy with the term "trauma surgeon" although the world  
sees me as such a person.  
 
I still do open heart surgery and general thoracic cases.   I  still do 
elective vascular surgery cases and an occasional general surgery  case.   
 
I still attend the surgical morning reports and the surgery M&M, and  yes, I 
actively participate.   
 
I do believe that if one ONLY does trauma, they paint themselves into a  
corner and limit their practice for the rest their lives.  
 
k