It is assumed that 55% of the Nepalese population does not have access to basic health care and there are - apart from SKM hospital - only two other facilities for plastic and reconstructive surgery for the whole Nepalese population. In Nepal, as well as in other countries in the world, congenital deformities are under-observed. Many Nepalese are unable to live normal lives due to congenital deformities of the face (such as cleft lips and palates) and the limbs; deformities caused by second and third degree burns; skin and soft tissue tumors; defect wounds; deformities/dysfunctional after-effects caused by a severe injury or any other dysfunctional after-effects of improper or non-existent medical care. Read more
• Congenital deformities of the face and the limbs
• Cleft lip and cleft palate repair
• Severe burns and post-burn contractures
• Chronic or defect wounds • Osteomyelitis • Bed sore surgeryRead more
• To cover a majority of the needs in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery by offering comprehensive, high quality, low cost or often free services to the Nepalese population.
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