Global Volunteering in Orthopaedics: Availability and Implementation Considerations

• Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Vol. 29; no. 4; p. 139
• Main Authors: Babu, Jacob M, Cruz, Aristides, Patel, Shyam A, Born, Christopher T, Akelman, Edward
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 15.02.2021
• Subjects: Developing Countries; Global Health; Humans; Orthopedics; Volunteers

The World Health Organization describes traumatic injuries as a "neglected epidemic" in developing countries, accounting for more deaths annually than HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. Low- and middle-income countries rely on volunteer assistance to address the growing surgical...