ROMP carried out its first upper extremity clinic in Guatemala thanks to a significant donation by the Berkowitz Family Foundation. The ROMP clinic in Zacapa celebrated its fourth anniversary this October. For four years we have been visited by numerous patients with arm amputations. Unfortunately, we have never been able to consistantly provide upper extremity prostheses due to a lack of parts. In four years we have only delivered two arm prostheses. Until this October. We saw seven upper extremity patients and by the end of last week delivered 5 prostheses. The other two patients never returned for their fittings but they will be scheduled for future appointments. Thanks to the Berkowitz Family Foundation donation we now have a fully stocked inventory of upper extremity components. It was shocking to see so many arm amputations due to machete attacks and electrical burns. Wives attacked by husbands and a young man attacked and robbed leaving his work. ROMP will continue to expand its upper extremity services but we need more donations aimed directly at this project. Spread the word and help us meet this great need in Guatemala.
Dave
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