The Kenya Orthopaedic Project

G. R. Cousins*, L. Obolensky, C. McAllen, V. Acharya, A. Beebeejaun

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Abstract

<jats:p> We report the results of six trauma and orthopaedic projects to Kenya in the last three years. The aims are to deliver both a trauma service and teaching within two hospitals; one a district hospital near Mount Kenya in Nanyuki, the other the largest public hospital in Kenya in Mombasa. The Kenya Orthopaedic Project team consists of a wide range of multidisciplinary professionals that allows the experience to be shared across those specialties. A follow-up clinic is held three months after each mission to review the patients. To our knowledge there are no reported outcomes in the literature for similar projects. </jats:p><jats:p> A total of 211 operations have been performed and 400 patients seen during the projects. Most cases were fractures of the lower limb; we have been able to follow up 163 patients (77%) who underwent surgical treatment. We reflect on the results so far and discuss potential improvements for future missions. </jats:p>
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1591-1594
Number of pages0
JournalThe Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume
Volume0
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2012

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