Peter Dacombe

Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, Great Western Hospital | Pitchside Rugby Dr | Husband | Father to Freddie and Seb | Rugby, Tennis, Cricket, any sport fan

[Ben Ainslie @AinslieBen]

Thanks for all the support 👊
#AmericasCup #AC37

[Surrey Cricket @surreycricket]

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Surrey and England legend Graham Thorpe, MBE.

Everyone associated with the Club is devastated by the tragic news of Graham’s death.

[Steven Alderson @StevenMAlderson]

In advance of a talk for @BeyondMedUK I’ve been doing some sums: think my move to Aus six years ago has meant I’ve earned £200K more, worked ~2000 hours less, & enjoyed a more flexible training programme, & significantly better quality of life.

Leave the NHS. You deserve better

[Peter Dacombe @pjdacombe]

@SESOrtho @OrthoNicholson @EdinburghTrauma @EdinOrthopaedic Congratulations @OrthoNicholson

[Catrin Morgan @Catrin_Morgan1]

New High Axillary Protection Gowns for the Orthopods at ChelWest have arrived, including small sizes too! Thank you to @BritOrthopaedic and @deboraheastwood for leading the way with this and @ChelwestFT & @timsinnett9 for making it happen! 🦴☢️👩🏼‍⚕️

[Amy Garner @DrAmyGarner]

So important, should be a mandatory part of every hospital’s radiation protection. Will others follow though?

[Sean Marsden @seanbeanymarsde]

Please share again ❤️💔

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

An idea that I can't stop thinking about:

The Capability Gap

Alabama coach Nick Saban refers to the Capability Gap in this clip from a discussion with Holly Rowe:

"We oftentimes talk about what someone's potential is, but I think to put it in better terms...the Capability Gap is what you're capable of relative to what you're doing...if you understand the truth about that, you can actually take information that can help you close that gap."

The Capability Gap is a simple idea with powerful implications across all areas of your life.

It requires an understanding of:

1. Your full capability
2. Your current delivery

In my experience, I would argue that most people underestimate their full capability and overestimate their current delivery.

In other words, they think their Capability Gap is very small, when in reality it's much larger than they realize.

Having mentors, coaches, friends, and family members who help you see the truth about your full capability and keep you honest on your current level of delivery is everything.

This isn't about sports, this is about your life:

Do you have people in your life who help you think bigger about what you're capable of?

Do you have people in your life who tell you that your current delivery isn't good enough?

We all need those people in our lives.

We need people who push us to get uncomfortable, to think bigger, and to be better.

We need people who push us to be better partners, parents, friends, siblings, colleagues, community members, and leaders.

Find the people who tell you the two truths:

1. What you're truly capable of
2. What you're currently delivering on

Identify your Capability Gap and then work relentlessly to close it!

If you enjoyed this or learned something, share it with others and follow me @SahilBloom for more in future!

[Karan Mangat @Mr_Upper_limb]

Post CCT fellowships are really important. However, they pay very poorly at a time of life when taking such a drop in salary is tough. It devalues the years of training up to that point and we must do better. This level of pay is, and always has been, a disgrace. #exploitation

[Robyn Brown @RobynBrown1991]

A new experience – have a listen! Alongside @dan_beral @Shirley106Chan & Zaid al-Najjar, we discuss importance, barriers & practical solutions to how supervisors/AESs can check-in on trainee wellbeing #starttheconversation #MentalHealthMatters #burnout https://t.co/iFl2ZiyGx7

[Dr. Edward Oates @traumaticum]

The 'Dorsal Tangential View' is clearly not the easiest projection to interpret

So, community service announcment of the week - look for the SL gap and orient yourself to the dorsal scaphoid cortex. then realise - thats NOT the radius! CAVE with the styloid screw! #orthotwitter

[Ed Marriage @ed_marriage]

Hat-tip to my old mate @chjones9 who has completed no less than 58 podcasts this WC, on top of loads of match commentaries & dozens of pressers, ably supported by producer Adam Hicks and all the @5liveSport team. Take the rest of the day off chaps!

[Dr. Edward Oates @traumaticum]

2sec look at the mechanics of antiglide vs buttress constructs.

#orthotwitter

https://t.co/UBxHsbFboG

[Peter Dacombe @pjdacombe]

👏

[Morgan Bailey @mbailey87]

When the trainee demonstrates their paeds basic science knowledge in style…

[Morgan Bailey @mbailey87]

When the trainee demonstrates their paeds basic science knowledge in style…

[Peter Dacombe @pjdacombe]

@harryclax This can be our team philosophy - we just forgot to actually stop and eat this week

[Helen Housby MBE @Helenhousby1]

Speechless. England in the World Cup Final for the first time in history 😭 Dreams coming true every day with this squad. So much love to everyone who’s supporting and with us on the journey.

1 more game 🌹

[England Cricket @englandcricket]

Final shot 🙌
Final delivery ☝️

@StuartBroad8, what a way to go out 🤝

#EnglandCricket | #Ashes

[Peter Dacombe @pjdacombe]

@jtevans13 @ExeterHipUnit @ExeterMed @caroline_eevans Congratulations @jtevans13 👏 🥂 🎉

[Peter Dacombe @pjdacombe]

@drnicwatson @lucypgeridoc @GWH_NHS Thanks @drnicwatson - might have to make “Enlightened Orthopod” my new job title