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Kentucky Orthopedic Surgeons Touch Earthquake-
Impacted Lives in Univers Centre Medical
(above) Central Kentucky Orthopedics pictured here with Quake Victim
Katiana, were able to save
Katiana's right leg although her right arm had been previously amputated in Port Au Prince immediately in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Within days of the deadly January 12th earthquake in Haiti, a Kentucky Orthopedic team sprang into action closing their thriving orthopedic practice and traveling to Ouanaminthe Haiti to begin treatment of Haitian earthquake victims. The week, although remarkably successful from a medical standpoint, was emotionally draining even for this seasoned group. Through the skilled efforts of the orthopedic surgery team, many earthquake victim's lives and limbs were saved. One of the team doctors received this touching thank you note from a family member: Dear Dr, I just write u to thank u 4 all. Uve saved the leg of my brother. Me and my family wont get enough money for this surgery but u just did it free. ...Sincerely: Lesly
 (above) Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr Tim Wilson (L) and Dr Travis Hunt (R) with Surgical Technician, John Lucas worked to save the lower leg of a quake victim. 
(above) Susan Scott CRNA is pictured with a young mother who lost not only her husband but her only child in the January 12th earthquake. Grieving and injured, this widow's left foot and potentially her life, was saved by a skin graft to her left ankle (see insert). |
