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Former veterans Bo Perry (Navy) and Dr. Benjamin Kam (Air Force), who performed Perry’s arthroplasty shoulder surgery, share the same passion for outdoor activities, including fishing. Photo by Todd Seip, UCHealth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The first thing you notice about Bo Perry is his infectious smile. It is an expression of someone who is filled with hope, love and overflowing positivity.<\/p>\n

When you shake his hand and say hello, Perry instantly pulls you into his space and welcomes you as a trusted friend.<\/p>\n

An hour of delightful conversation flies by in what seems like minutes. But in that hour, you are on a \u2018James Michener-esque\u2019 travel tale that stretches from the Colorado mountains to the jungles of Vietnam, from the sands of the Caribbean back to the Western Slope.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was born in Illinois, but we moved to Leadville, Colorado, when I was very young,\u201d said Perry. \u201cWe lived near Twin Lakes, and as long as I can remember, I had a flyrod in my hand. I\u2019d go out and catch fish in the mornings, my grandfather would gather fresh eggs from the hen house, and that was our breakfast most days.\u201d<\/p>\n

Perry says his love for the outdoors came from that time spent with his grandfather.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe came from northern Wisconsin and taught me how to be a man, how to appreciate and respect the outdoors. Most importantly, he taught me how to work hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

A circuitous route back home<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Perry joined the Navy at 17 in 1974 and served toward the end of the Vietnam War. During a training exercise in officer candidate school, he suffered a serious injury that ended his service career.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was devastating. I wanted to be a career military man – I was a scuba diver, and had plans to join the Navy\u00a0JAG Corps,\u201d said Perry. \u201cSo, once I recovered, I made a new plan. I came back home and opened a dive shop and became a scuba instructor.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Growing
Growing up in Leadville, Colorado, Bo Perry is not about to let a little bit of cold and ice get in the way of a fishing trip. Photo courtesy Bo Perry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After a few years of teaching and certifying Coloradans how to safely scuba dive, Perry sold the business, moved to Turks and Caicos and built a diving resort. But the mountains were always calling, and Perry soon returned to Colorado to start a family and build a home.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a medium-sized ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It\u2019s been in the family for over 100 years, and we\u2019ve been the caretakers for the last four decades.\u201d<\/p>\n

Perry suffered ongoing pain from his injuries sustained in the service, along with general wear and tear on the body. Maintaining a ranch and rebuilding houses took its toll on Perry\u2019s shoulder.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere was a lot of work to do, and I took a lot of aspirin,\u201d said Perry. \u201cI\u2019d work through the pain during the day and ice it down at night, all the things you do to manage pain and keep going. But as time went on, my range of motion and arm strength quickly declined.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the summer of 2023, Perry was working on building a cabin on the ranch, but as he lifted logs into place, his shoulder just gave out.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt sounded like a cellophane wrapper. That was it, I couldn\u2019t lift my right arm above chest level,\u201d Perry said. \u201cI knew surgical intervention was coming at some point, so I had done my homework and connected with Dr. Kam prior to that final setback. He took over and did a wonderful job.\u201d<\/p>\n

Perry was looking specifically for a surgeon who could not only rebuild the shoulder but could get him back to those activities he needed to do \u2013 pulling fence, lifting hay bales and home construction.<\/p>\n

\u201cDr. Kam was friendly and open, listened to my concerns and goals, and gave me some great options for moving forward. Ultimately, we decided that surgery was the best option.\u201d<\/p>\n

Perry also discovered that he and Dr. Kam shared a unique bond of military service, travel and the love of the outdoors.<\/p>\n

Shared passion for outdoors strengthens trust between surgeon and patient<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dr. Benjamin Kam <\/a>is a 1991 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. He earned both his M.D. and master’s degree in public health at Tulane University School of Medicine. He served in the Air Force for more than 23 years as a combat-tested flight and orthopedic surgeon stationed around the world, including Japan and Alaska.<\/p>\n

\"Dr.
Dr. Kam performed resurfacing arthroplasty shoulder surgery on Perry, which involves placing a cap on the humerus (ball) bone and avoiding surgical work to the socket portion of the shoulder. Photo by Todd Seip, UCHealth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cHe did tell me a number of stories being a flight surgeon,\u201d said Perry. \u201cBut what really stood out was, as a veteran, he knew where I had been, what I was going through, and how it happened. I felt very comfortable in his hands and in his presence. We connected very easily and quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kam also shares Perry\u2019s love for outdoor activities, especially fishing.<\/p>\n

\u201cI grew up in Hawaii, and I had never seen snow until I came to Colorado Springs to enter the Air Force Academy,\u201d Kam said.<\/p>\n

Following his retirement from the Air Force, Kam opened a surgical practice in the Colorado Springs area. He was one of the first orthopedic surgeons in the region to perform orthopedic robotic surgery, and he remains invested in training and teaching on advanced robotic surgical and minimally invasive surgical techniques.<\/p>\n

In 2023, Kam joined UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic – Park West<\/a>. He also serves as a sports medicine specialist and team doctor for the Colorado State University Pueblo<\/a> athletic program.<\/p>\n

Dr. Kam is married and has three children.\u00a0His two oldest sons are serving on active duty in the US Air Force, and his youngest daughter is an elite figure skater and on the World Competition Team, Olympic hopeful, and a member of Team USA<\/span><\/p>\n

Kam performed resurfacing arthroplasty shoulder surgery on Perry, which involves placing a cap on the humerus (ball) bone and avoiding surgical work to the socket portion of the shoulder. This procedure preserves more of the natural bone structures and can help better maintain the stability of the shoulder joint, reducing the risk of future dislocation.<\/p>\n

The result was a new humeral head for the shoulder and a new lease on life for Perry.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe had to clean out a lot of scar tissue because, over all these years, I\u2019ve learned to keep this arm in place due to the pain. It was a little more extensive surgery than we originally planned,\u201d Perry said.<\/p>\n

Recovering from arthroplasty shoulder surgery<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Following surgery, Perry adds that contending with the weight restriction was the most difficult aspect of recovery.<\/p>\n

\"Perry\u2019s
Perry\u2019s ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado has been in the family for over 100 years. The cabin is nearly complete. Photo courtesy of Bo Perry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI had chores to accomplish on the ranch and remodeling activities to complete. It was challenging to modify my lifestyle activities for the post-surgery recovery time. I\u2019ve had to force myself to slow down and be respectful of recovery time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rehabilitation is as much positive mental reinforcement as it is repetitive exercises. Perry says his recovery process has been very smooth, and he attributes that to preparation and a positive attitude.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne, I was prepared for it. I\u2019ve had shoulder problems for a long time, so I knew what to expect. Two, I started practicing with my left arm to do everything \u2013 and with being right-handed, that was difficult. Three, I knew that if I was patient enough with healing and therapy, I would be able to see improvements. I have nothing but gratitude and respect for my physical therapy team. They were great.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI tried to not let this injury keep me from doing my daily routine, but I love to fish, and I really had a difficult time casting,\u201d said Perry soon after the surgery. \u201cThat\u2019s not something you can just switch hands to do. I\u2019m really looking forward to getting back to the water and fishing on the Yampa River, 11 Mile, and Lake Pueblo.\u201d<\/p>\n

Perry put in the hard work to retain strength and movement, and now, his shoulder is doing great.<\/p>\n

Perry offers this advice for others suffering from orthopedic injury and pain:<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t have to live with pain, whether the injury is old or new. Stay active mentally and physically. You don\u2019t have to sit around and worry about the pain. Be proactive and get it fixed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Perry hopes his journey inspires others facing similar challenges to persevere and find hope in the face of adversity. His love for the outdoors has been passed on to his children, who share the family passion for fishing, hiking and camping.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve had an amazing career being able to do the things I love and share those opportunities with the people I love. For me, faith, hope, and love are not just words on a page, they are words I live by.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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