51 FREE HAND SURGERIES PERFORMED AT CENTRAL ROMANA MEDICAL CENTER DURING SPECIALIZED SURGICAL MISSION
La Romana, Dominican Republic – Central Romana Medical Center successfully carried out its latest hand surgery mission led by renowned American orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Murphy. A total of 124 patients were evaluated during specialized consultations, resulting in 51 surgical procedures—24 classified as minor and 27 as major interventions.
The operations addressed a wide range of conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, polydactyly, finger contractures due to old trauma, nerve and tendon injuries, improperly healed fractures requiring osteosynthesis hardware, synovial cysts on the back of the hands, neuromas, and a complex case involving the reconstruction of a multiple fracture in the right elbow, which took over five hours to complete.
“For over two decades, we have been able to offer this surgical mission to our community by bringing one of the leading orthopedic surgeons from the United States,” said Dr. José López, Medical Director and Vice President of Health at Central Romana Corporation. “Together with his team and our hospital staff, we carry out this effort entirely free of charge for the patients.”
Dr. López emphasized that all patients have shown satisfactory postoperative recovery, highlighting the quality and dedication of the medical team. He also confirmed that all follow-up care is provided at no cost.
The initiative was carried out under the supervision of Dr. Isabel León, Chief of Surgery at Central Romana Medical Center, along with Drs. Petra Rossó and Alejandra Cedano, the nursing staff, and logistics coordinated by Engineer Adelfa Ortíz. Together, they ensured a compassionate and comprehensive approach throughout the process.
Since the early 2000s, Dr. Murphy’s medical missions at Central Romana have impacted nearly 1,000 individuals, providing transformative surgeries at no expense to the patients.
Central Romana Medical Center continues to uphold its century-long commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services across La Romana and the eastern region of the country, including additional medical missions such as Healing the Children, which focuses on pediatric ENT cases.
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