American experts come to Hue to perform free surgery for patients with hand deformities

On May 19, experts from the ReSurge Organization concluded a series of examination and training activities for patients and doctors in Thua Thien - Hue .

The cosmetic surgery and rehabilitation program was organized by the Department of Health of Thua Thien - Hue province, Hue Maxillofacial Hospital in collaboration with ReSurge Organization to improve the skills and surgical techniques of doctors and nurses in Thua Thien - Hue.

With leading experts from the US, the delegation examined 20 cases of congenital hand malformations, post-burn scar contractures, and peripheral nerve damage to the upper limbs.

At the same time, free surgery was performed for 10 cases of congenital hand deformities and 10 patients were fitted with biological splints and given a rehabilitation program.

American experts perform free surgery for patients with congenital hand deformities

On the last day of the trip, ReSurge trained 60 students, including plastic surgeons, surgeons, rehabilitation physicians, and postgraduate students in surgery, on surgical techniques and hand rehabilitation.

ReSurge has been in Hue since 2015. Every year, the organization has 3-4 training sessions to help develop the specialty of plastic and cosmetic surgery for doctors in Thua Thien - Hue and other provinces and cities.

Most recently, in April 2023, a team of American doctors successfully performed breast reconstruction surgery on 5 patients after cancer in Thua Thien - Hue. To date, doctors and volunteers from this organization have provided free treatment to about 200 patients in other countries.

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