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Matthew Schmitz, MD
@RugbyMD
Dep Editor of Social Media @JBJS; Pres Line @orthodiversity; Adolescent Sports and Hip Preservation @RadyOrtho; Team Doc for @USARugby; @AF_Falcons Grad ⚡️2000
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
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    Jan 29, 2023
    I am honored to be involved with Project Perfect World since 2013 to give life changing #Pediatric Orthopaedic care to the children of #Ecuador. Please consider donating to support our next trip. #giveback #OrthoTwitter #ForTheKids #ppworld projectperfectworld.org/get-involved/
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
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    Aug 24, 2021
    Thank you @DanRather. Many of us are tired. Very tired and sad. Dear American Healthcare Workers..., by @DanRather
    Dear American Healthcare Workers...
    From steady.substack.com
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
    @RugbyMD
    Jun 2, 2022
    I mourn the loss of an Orthopaedic Surgeon today. A brother in arms in what I consider to be the best medical specialty there is. This country needs to change. This is enough. Last week it was Eva Mireles and 20 others in #uvalde. Today it’s #TulsaMassacre #DoctorsForGunSafety
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
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    May 18, 2019
    I am not a provider. I am a doctor. I am a surgeon. I’m not a provider. Provider, Use of Term (Position Paper) aafp.org/about/policies…
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
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    Mar 13, 2020
    I just learned that @NIH Dr Fauci is 79 years old and working harder than almost everyone to help mitigate #Covid_19 As a physician, this man is my new hero. #Fauci #GoOn #FlattenTheCurve
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
    @RugbyMD
    Feb 4, 2022
    RIP to Dr. Rockwood. He was an Ortho legend and a pillar in the San Antonio and Orthopaedic community. His contributions to the field and the thousands of surgeons he trained will carry on his legacy. #RIPCharlieRockwood #orthotwitter
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
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    Aug 21, 2021
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
    @RugbyMD
    Jan 11, 2021
    Humbled, honored and extremely proud to announce that I have been selected to be promoted to Colonel. The same kid that has been bucking the system since he snuck out of basic to get some candy/call his GF and did it his way is going to be an O-6. #Promotion
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
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    May 28, 2022
    Replying to @TonyGonzales4TX
    How about we unite and change some gun laws? That seems like a reasonable first step.
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
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    Apr 17, 2022
    Tomorrow we have to say goodbye to the best puppy anybody could ask for. Tonight she gets all the cookies and steaks. We love you Wrigley and will miss you. #WrigglesForever #havanese #twitterdogcommunity #dogsoftwitter #dogs #15fantasticyears
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
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    Oct 20, 2023
    Extremely proud that this project is finally published. Thanks to all the real ones that helped with the content of the book with insigts and their chapters. IYKYK. It is critical that we discuss #Complications so we can learn how to avoid them and what to do when they occur.
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
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    Sep 24, 2019
    Honored/Humbled to accept a position as Deputy Editor of Social Media with The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. #OrthoTwitter give us a follow at @jbjs. And follow us on the Insta as well. More exciting things to come for #MedEd @somedocs
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
    @RugbyMD
    Jun 9, 2022
    Replying to @RepTonyGonzales
    I'm a constituent. I want a ban on assault rifles, universal background checks, waiting periods. What constituents, exactly, are you listening to? Get this right. Stop catering the the NRA. #DoctorsForGunSafety
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    Matthew Schmitz, MD
    @RugbyMD
    Nov 10, 2018
    Replying to @NRA
    Pray do tell what my lane is? Should we give you a call when the trauma bay calls with a pulseless limb and shattered femur from a GSW? #ThisisMyLane