Experiences of Orthopaedic Camp in a Mobile Surgical Unit (Life Line Express) in Central Part of India
Journal Title: Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal - Year 2013, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
We present our experience organizing an orthopaedic camp in rural part of India in a mobile surgical unit (Life Line Express) on a train. The camp was held for 15 days from 25th may to 10th June 2009. We performed deformity correction surgeries; corrective plaster castings and follow up the cases for the next six month. We assess the pros and cons of this orthopaedic camp on a train where minor and major procedures were carried out.
Authors and Affiliations
Gajanan Deshmukh, HKT Raza
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- DOI 10.5704/MOJ.1311.009
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