Dutch Treat

The Othopedic team from Holland is back.  They straighten crooked legs which occur here very frequently.  In November they operated on 80 children, more often than not doing both legs.

Not only do they provide the medical care but The Lillian Foundation from Holland footed the bill.  Do to economics they were unable to provide the same amount of funding so it looks like there will only be 35 children having surgery this time.

This has been a tremendous program which has been going on for at least 12 years.  The children and families usually spend 3 months here in casts then go to Bafut, a rehabilitation hospital for another 3 months.

Christmas Early

Happy with their straight legs

A team of orthopedic surgeons from the Netherlands was here one month ago.  In eight days they operated on 80 children straightening crooked legs.  They have been coming to St. Martin de Porres Hospital for years delivering this wonderful service.  The children remain here for three months and when their cast are removed they go to Bafut, a rehabilitation hospital also run by the Franciscan Sisters.  

Terry and I have enjoyed interacting with the children as they recover.  They all have big smiles admiring the straight plaster casts covering their legs.  

They and their families are enjoying this special Christmas Season!