48th Medical Group keep Airmen Fit to Fight

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Major Kenneth Bode, 48th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon, marks the surgical site prior to the incision April 29, 2009 at the 48th Medical Group Hospital. Maj. Bode will make three small incisions for arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Tech. Sgt. Christopher Campbell, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs non-commissioned officer in charge of internal operations. The surgery will help improve mobility in Sgt. Campbell's shoulder (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston) (Released)

48th Medical Group keep Airmen Fit to Fight

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Maj. Barbara Fields, 48th Surgical Operations Squadron ambulatory procedure nurse administers a interscalene nerve block into Tech. Sgt. Christopher Campbell, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs non-commissioned officer in charge of internal operations while Lt. Col. Steven Ulsas anesthesia nurse holds the needle in place April 29, 2009. The nerve block will reduce the amount of narcotics used during and after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston) (Released)

48th Medical Group keep Airmen Fit to Fight

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Staff Sgt. Lenin Lainez-Barahona, 48th Surgical Operations Squadron surgical scrub technician, and Tech Sgt. Kevin Jones orthopedic scrub tech prepares for surgery April 29, 2009 at the 48th Medical Group Hospital. Both Airmen will be assisting the surgeon with arthroscopic shoulder surgery for Tech. Sgt. Christopher Campbell, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs non-commissioned officer in charge of internal operations. The surgery will help improve mobility in Sgt. Campbell's shoulder (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston) (Released)

48th Medical Group keep Airmen Fit to Fight

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Staff Sgt. Lenin Lainez-Barahona, 48th Surgical Operations Squadron surgical scrub technician, Tech. Sgt. Kevin Jones, 48th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic scrub technician, and Major Kenneth Bode, 48th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon perform arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Tech. Sgt. Christopher Campbell, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs non-commissioned officer in charge of internal operations April 29, 2009 at the 48th Medical Group Hospital. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure, with small incisions for the scope and tools. This reduces recovery time and may increase the rate of surgical success due to less trauma to the connective tissue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston) (Released)

48th Medical Group keep Airmen Fit to Fight

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Major Kenneth Bode, 48th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon performs arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Tech. Sgt. Christopher Campbell, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs non-commissioned officer in charge of internal operations April 29, 2009 at the 48th Medical Group Hospital. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure, with small incisions for the scope and tools. This reduces recovery time and may increase the rate of surgical success due to less trauma to the connective tissue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston) (Released)

48th Medical Group keep Airmen Fit to Fight

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Major Kenneth Bode, 48th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon sutures one of the small incisions after performing arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Tech. Sgt. Christopher Campbell, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs non-commissioned officer in charge of internal operations April 29, 2009 at the 48th Medical Group Hospital. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure, with small incisions for the scope and tools. This reduces recovery time and may increase the rate of surgical success due to less trauma to the connective tissue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston) (Released)

48th Medical Group keep Airmen Fit to Fight

Published May 7, 2009
By Airman 1st Class Perry Aston
48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Airmen from the 48th Surgical Operations Squadron help keep their fellow Airmen fit to fight April 29, 2009 as they performed arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Tech. Sgt. Christopher Campbell, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs non-commissioned officer in charge of internal operations. The surgery will help improve mobility in Sergeant Campbell's shoulder. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that reduces recovery time and may increase the rate of surgical success due to less trauma to the connective tissue.