Operation Walk
Operation Walk is a not for profit volunteer organization that provides free hip and knee replacements for developing countries that would otherwise not have access to these treatments. The team consisted of surgeons, internal medicine doctors, anesthesiologists, nurses, and physical therapists who spent many months getting all of the implants, medications, surgical supplies, and postoperative supplies ready to be transported to the designated site. In April of 2006 the team went to Managua, Nicaragua where they performed 58 knee replacement surgeries in one week. It was a very rewarding and humbling experience for all who participated. Everyone is full of enthusiasm for the next trip which is anticipated for Vietnam in 2008.
