Orthopedic Camp Summary Report October 2024 by Nickson

Overview

The October Orthopedic Camp was a 12-day outreach program conducted at Bwindi Community Hospital, Kanungu, from September 29 to October 10, 2024. The camp aimed to address the growing need for orthopedic care in the region by providing comprehensive diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitative services. The primary goal of the camp was to improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from musculoskeletal disorders by providing accessible, specialized orthopedic and rehabilitative care.

Summary of patient flow:

– Total Expected Patients: 95 cases

– Total Patients Screened: 77 cases

– Orthopedic Patients: 40 cases

– Physiotherapy Outpatient Screening: 37 cases

Orthopedic Patient Breakdown

– Operative Patients: 15 cases booked

– Non-Operative Patients: 4 cases booked

– Total Arthroplasty Required (Not Possible): 2 cases

– Referral Patients: 2 cases

– Amputees: 4 cases (benefitting from prosthetics)

Surgical Outcomes

– Theatre Procedures: 14 procedures on 11 patients

– No Surgery Done: 4 cases

– No Deaths Reported

– Discharges : –

Non-Operative Interventions

– Steroid Injections: 3 cases

– Non-Operative Fracture Management: 1 case

Physiotherapy Services (modified by Diana, physiotherapist)

Physiotherapy treated: 47 patients of whom 8 children and 39 adults (25 females and 14 males

At screening, 19 patients were seen –

– Outpatient Physiotherapy Cases: 37 patients

– Post-Operative Physiotherapy Cases: 11 patients

One child benefitted from orthesis paid for by a member of the Africomed team

Follow-up Patients from previous year:

– Total Follow-up Patients Seen: 3 cases.

Camp Success Rate:

– Successful Surgeries: 100% (14 procedures)

– Patient Satisfaction: Positive feedback, still under evaluation

Conclusion

The Orthopedic Camp, September 29 – October 10, 2024, successfully provided quality care to 77 patients, demonstrating:

– Efficient patient evaluation and triage.

– Effective surgical interventions

– Appropriate non-operative management.

– Comprehensive physiotherapy services

– Zero mortality rate

Recommendations

– Enhance publicity and outreach efforts.

– Increase resources for total arthroplasty procedures.

– Patient follow up – we need to continuously and closely monitor the patients for better outcomes.

– Expand physiotherapy services for better rehabilitation.

– Consider certification for participants, including medical staff and volunteers, to recognize their expertise and commitment to orthopedic care.

Acknowledgement

We express sincere gratitude to:

Bwindi Community Hospital Administration for their unwavering support and facilitation.

Our partners for their invaluable support.

Special thanks to our visiting Swiss team for their invaluable expertise, support, and collaboration.

The camp Team, including:

– Anaesthesia

– Elephant’s team

– Laboratory

– Orthopedics

– Physiotherapy

– Radiology

– Theatre team

– Ward team -For their tireless efforts, expertise, and dedication to providing quality care.

Patients and their families for their trust and cooperation.

Thank you for your dedication and collaboration.

Journey Mercies to our Swiss Team .

Sincerely,

Nickson Ayesigye