Between November 14 and 21, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in a collaborative medical mission with Operation Walk Maryland, conducted 57 joint replacement surgeries on 53 patients.
Operation Walk Maryland is a non-profit medical organization based in Maryland, USA. The team of over 50 specialized medical professionals performed knee and hip replacements, GPHC noted in a press release.
The visiting team included a diverse group of healthcare specialists such as surgeons, anaesthesiologists, internal medicine specialists, nurses, technicians, and physiotherapists. Working alongside GPHC’s dedicated local staff, their efforts significantly addressed a critical surgical backlog.
Between November 14 and 21, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in a collaborative medical mission with Operation Walk Maryland, conducted 57 joint replacement surgeries on 53 patients.
To date, GPHC’s orthopaedic team has performed 109 joint replacement surgeries from January to November 2024, with this mission adding 57 more to that total.
As the only public facility in Guyana offering joint replacement surgeries, GPHC continues to face an overwhelming demand for these life-changing procedures, with a current surgical waiting list of over 500 patients.
Between November 14 and 21, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in a collaborative medical mission with Operation Walk Maryland, conducted 57 joint replacement surgeries on 53 patients.
While joint replacement surgeries are essential for improving the quality of life for those suffering from advanced arthritis, non-surgical management such as therapy and medication remains the initial course of treatment for most patients. Surgery is typically reserved as the final step when these methods prove insufficient.
As the mission concludes, we are pleased to report that all 53 patients have been successfully discharged, with comprehensive post-operative care plans in place.
GPHC extends its heartfelt gratitude to Operation Walk Maryland for their unwavering support and dedication to improving lives since our initial collaboration in 2018. We also commend our local medical team for their exceptional efforts in ensuring the success of this mission.
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