{"id":2560,"date":"2025-06-16T14:52:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T14:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralromana.com.do\/?p=2560"},"modified":"2025-06-16T14:52:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T14:52:21","slug":"51-free-hand-surgeries-performed-at-central-romana-medical-center-during-specialized-surgical-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralromana.com.do\/en\/51-free-hand-surgeries-performed-at-central-romana-medical-center-during-specialized-surgical-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"51 FREE HAND SURGERIES PERFORMED AT CENTRAL ROMANA MEDICAL CENTER DURING SPECIALIZED SURGICAL MISSION"},"content":{"rendered":"

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La Romana, Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 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\u201424 classified as minor and 27 as major interventions.<\/p>\n

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The operations addressed a wide range of conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor 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,\u201d said Dr. Jos\u00e9 L\u00f3pez, Medical Director and Vice President of Health at Central Romana Corporation. \u201cTogether with his team and our hospital staff, we carry out this effort entirely free of charge for the patients.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Dr. L\u00f3pez 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.<\/p>\n

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The initiative was carried out under the supervision of Dr. Isabel Le\u00f3n, Chief of Surgery at Central Romana Medical Center, along with Drs. Petra Ross\u00f3 and Alejandra Cedano, the nursing staff, and logistics coordinated by Engineer Adelfa Ort\u00edz. Together, they ensured a compassionate and comprehensive approach throughout the process.<\/p>\n

Since the early 2000s, Dr. Murphy\u2019s medical missions at Central Romana have impacted nearly 1,000 individuals, providing transformative surgeries at no expense to the patients.<\/p>\n

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<\/em>, which focuses on pediatric ENT cases.<\/p>\n

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