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WHAT WE DO
Types of Surgery
We provide life-changing surgical care for children suffering from treatable disabilities like clubfoot, cleft lip/palate, knock knees, bowed legs, and hydrocephalus.
Our Impact
Behind every number is the story of a child’s life changed, and a family and community transformed.
21,019
surgeries this year
373,000+
total surgical procedures
5.6 million+
patient visits
Conditions We Treat
Orthopedic Surgery
Legs that bend outward at the knee, often causing pain, damage, or arthritis in the knees, hips, and ankles
Condition where the foot is twisted inward, causing an awkward gait, painful sores, and calluses on the foot
Legs that curve inward at the knees, leading to knee damage and/or an unbalanced stance
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bones) ➜
Soft or weak bones that are not formed correctly or bend and break frequently, impacting other body systems, including the heart and lungs
Untreated Trauma (Neglected Fractures) ➜
Untreated broken bones that heal improperly, leading to persistent infections, nerve and ligament damage, and possible amputation
The combination of bowed legs and knock knees; one leg bows inward and the other outward, resulting in shortened limbs, painful arthritis, and trouble walking
Plastic Surgery
Lack of joint movement or mobility due to a severe, often untreated burn that limits a child’s mobility and ability to fully participate in life
A gap or opening in the upper lip that can cause feeding, dental, and speech complications
A gap or opening in the roof of the mouth, resulting in feeding difficulties and malnutrition, speech problems, dental issues, and even hearing loss
Neurological Surgery
A sac of spinal fluid and brain tissue protruding from the head that causes developmental delays, vision problems, and other severe or life-threatening issues
A neurological condition affecting the brain and causing repeated seizures, resulting in loss of awareness, repeated involuntary movements, and muscle stiffening
Excess cerebrospinal fluid leads to increased pressure in the skull, which can result in developmental delays, brain damage, and death
Condition where the spine fails to close over the spinal cord, putting the child at risk for infection and other life-threatening complications
Latest Research Published
Pollicization of index fingers for bilateral hypoplastic thumbs of twin babies: Case series at CURE Children’s Hospital of Ethiopia
Abstract: Thumb hypoplasia is a congenital birth defect in which a child is born...
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Abstract: There is increasing interest in applying artificial intelligence chatbots like generative pretrained transformer...