Orthopedic Initiative
Location: St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu, Uganda
and Moyo General Hospital in Moyo, Uganda

Summary

In many parts of the world untreated bone fractures lead to permanent disability and hardship. The working poor are the most seriously affected. With more than 50% of the world’s population living on less than $5.50 per day, a disabled family member who cannot work may drag the entire family even further into poverty.

 

Most hospitals in developing countries are not equipped to deal with the rising epidemic of trauma injuries. They treat fractures with traction or plaster casts which force the patient to be immobilized for three months. Even then the outcome is unreliable as the bone may heal improperly. Untreated bone fractures can easily lead to lifelong pain and disability.

 

Through our partnership with SIGN Fracture Care, we have provided orthopedic training, instrument sets, and an ongoing supply of implants to St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu, Uganda. Additionally, we have shipped 40’ containers of medical equipment and supplies for additional support, to increase capacity, and to improve outcomes.

 

Since our donation in 2020, the orthopedic surgeon has performed over 700 SIGN surgeries.  

Pipeline Worldwide has replicated our project at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor at Moyo General Hospital.