Splinting stories from the therapists CoRSU hospital
23rd June, 2019
Thank you so much to Rhonah and David who compiled these patient stories for us. We send splinting material out every 3-4 months, and it is great to see how it is being used.
Here is an excerpt for the report:
NB a 16 months old girl, jolly and active, with history of burns by a charcoal stove, sustained wounds that healed with contractures of the right index and middle fingers which could limit her to manipulate different toys during play, plan was drawn [...]
MORE EQUIPMENT FOR THE THERAPY TEAM AT CoRSU
23rd June, 2019
Interface regularly sends out new and used equipment for the therapy department at CoRSU hopsital to use. We have been doing this now for over 6 years on a regular basis – 3-4 times per year. As well as lots of used knee braces, fractured ankle boots, back braces and wrist splints, we also send out new splinting material and velcro. This is so that patients have be-spoke splints made for them which is crucial after any hand surgery, [...]
Interface funds new drill for surgeons at CoRSU hospital
6th June, 2019
Interface Uganda has bought a ‘Stryker’ drill for cutting bone to make work a bit easier for the surgical team at CoRSU Hospital. Before, they used a manual drill for cutting bone which took a long time, thereby putting patients at more risk for being under anaesthetic for longer. This was an expensive piece of equipment at £12,000, so Interface is very happy to have been able to provide such a valuable piece of kit. We are all extremely grateful [...]