Team Leader: Dr. E. David Shaw, M.D.
Team Type:Pediatric Orthopedics, Prosthetics, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, Urology, and Cardiology
Campaign Summary:
There were 152 children triaged and around 32 surgical procedures performed. There were 65 children fitted with braces and/or other supportive equipment. Ten prostheses were provided including below knee, above knee and two arms. Ten walkers and/or crutches were also provided.
Dr. Kamineni, M.D. consulted with 122 patients regarding cardiology concerns.
Dr. Warner, M.D. consulted with 65 patients regarding urological concerns.
The Campaign was Financed by Team Members and their Supporters. Some Supplies, Services, and/or Funds were Donated by the Following:
Friends of Dr. Shaw — Salem, Oregon
Roger and Janet Olson — Salem, Oregon
Salem Health — Salem, Oregon
Bill and Margaret Walsh — Troutdale, Oregon
Team Members:
Guy Farris, Prosthetist and Orthotist
Missy Farris, Administration
Dr. Kim Geelan, M.D., Anesthesiologist
Jessica Hoff, R.N., Nurse
Dr. Raghu Kamineni, M.D., Cardiologist
Dr. David Noall, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Anusha Ragade, Interpreter
Robyn Randall, R.N.
Janna Reece, Assistant
Jonathan Rodman, Sonographer
Samantha Schmit, R.N.
Tabor Scrabeck, R.N.
Suzanne, Sharp, R.N.
Dr. E. David Shaw, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Trent Tompkins, Physical Therapist
Dr. Bradley Warner, M.D., Urologist
Jonathan Warner, Assistant
Meredith Wiggers, R.N.
Taylor Wyatt, Prosthetist and Orthotist
Dr. Jonathan Young, M.D., Anesthesiologist
Nicola, Young, Assistant
Nick Zuk, Assistant
Dr. Timothy Zuk, M.D., Family Practice Physician
Team Picture with Clinic Staff Outside the Clinic
Yurema on Missy’s Lap on Bus
Yurama Walking with Support
Yurema with Surgical Team
Luz Mery Practicing Using Her New Arm with a Balloon
Pedro in Front of Taylor Wyatt
Pedro Getting Fitted with Prosthetic Arm by Taylor Wyatt
Pedro with His New Arm
Luz Mery Getting Fitted with Her Prosthetic Arm
Elizabeth Held by Her Father
Elizabeth after Surgery Waving
Elizabeth Supported by Trent Tomkins while Taylor Wyatt fits Her Prosthesis
Elizabeth about to be Fitted with Prosthesis by Taylor Wyatt
Elizabeth and Taylor Wyatt with Prosthesis
Narrative:
The real stars of this Peru trip were the kids and parents. They typically arrive before we do and wait for hours, sometimes days, just to be seen. Some are local, but the majority come from areas 3-6 hours away, often by bus or other public transport. Because of the distance, they stay the entire time we are there in a local dormitory called ‘Casa Nancy’ (donated for just this purpose) until their casts are changed or removed on our last day there.
Below are a few stories about some of the patients served by this trip.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, a 5-year old, had lost her leg in a car accident about 14 months prior to our arrival. She is seen in the process of getting her new leg. She was so excited and positive about getting her new leg and learning how to walk! Her Dad was overjoyed seeing her walk again, and is seen holding her afterward.
Pedro
Pedro, a 7-year old boy, had grown up without an arm due to a birth defect. He had minimal “problems” living with only one complete arm and initially was skeptical of a “new, complete” arm for his other side. Then he started realizing what he could do with it. He will probably be seen again next year to be fitted with a replacement arm with a more cosmetic and/or functional hand.
Yurema Nampa
Yurema Nampa, a 7-year old girl, had major surgery on her foot. She is seen walking after her cast was removed with a big smile on her face. About half an hour after the cast change, Missy Farris and another team member decided to take a quick trip into the next town. Yurema and her mother happened to get on the same bus! She was so excited to see them that she sat on Missy’s lap the entire way. Such a fun way to see them off!
Luz Mery
Luz Mery, a sweet 9-year old girl who had lost her arm in a tractor accident. She was so excited with her new arm and hand, and the new capabilities she now had!