Cusco, Peru Surgical Trip 2006

David & His Dad

David & His Dad
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David, although sore from the surgery, is now able to move his head more freely, and will be up and running around in no time.

David's Successful Surgery

David with Dr. Jim Wallace
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Dr. James Wallace performed surgery to remove the scar tissue and replace it with adjacent healthy tissue.

David's Burn Contractures

David And Myles
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David came to us with burn contractures on his neck that prevented him from tilting his head up, and limited side to side movement.

Burn Victim David

David At Clinic
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David is a very quiet and shy 3 years old, who suffered severe burns on his face, head and neck when the fire his family was cooking with fell into the area where he was playing.

Alejandro's Left Foot Post-Op

Alejandro's Left Foot Post-Op
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The extra tendons were carefully re-attached to pull the remaining toe closer to the others, and the extra growth plate was removed. The surgery went well, and Alejandro will return to see local Dr. Cornejo next week for a follow up.

Alejandro's Left Foot Pre-Op

Alejandro's Left Foot Pre-Op
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Alejandro came to us with polydactyly (having too many toes) on both feet. While having six toes doesn’t interfere with walking or balance, it makes it difficult to run around and wear shoes. Drs. Gary Fudem and Mario Cornejo worked together on Alejandro to remove his extra toes

Carlos, Jim and RMHC

Dr. Joe Herbert Examining Carlos
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Each child is thoroughly examined by volunteer pediatrician Dr. Joe Herbert immediately prior to surgery to ensure that they are healthy and it is safe to put them under general anesthesia. Having this procedure at such a young age will make a big difference in Carlos’ speech when he learns to talk.

Ronald McDonald House Charities has generously sponsored this Interplast surgical team trip, and it is because of their vision that children like Carlos will go on to lead normal, happy lives.

Heidi Huntsman and Carlos

Heidi Huntsman and Carlos
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Last year Carlos was treated by doctors with Interplast for his cleft lip. He is now 18 months-old, and has returned with his mother to have surgery done on his cleft palate.

Jodi Clements and Tina Cerruti

Volunteer Nurses
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Interplast trips would not be possible without the professional care and treatment provided by the volunteer nurses. Jodi Clements is an operating room nurse from Ottawa, Canada, and this is her eigth Interplast trip. Tina Cerruti is a recovery room nurse from Sacramento, California, and this is her seventh Interplast trip. These nurses are so dedicated many of them do a trip every year in lieu of vacation. They get addicted! And who could blame them?

Sandra's New Ear

Sandra's New Ear
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Here is Sandra's new ear after the surgery. The swelling should go down in a few days.