Fundacion Medica IntegRal Columbo-AmeRicana

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Fundacion Medica IntegRal Columbo-AmeRicana

• Fumedica
• Bringing hope to the under privileged citizens of
  Cartagena

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This young girl suffered from secuela
ostheomyelitis. In her case a dangerous bacteria
secondary to a previous leg surgery consumed her
tibia (the small bone in her leg)
At the same time that this infection was
eradicating her tibia it caused the soft tissues
of the foot to contract
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The magnitude of her deformity limits her chances
ever to walk normally
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FUMEDICA doctors measure and fit a custom
external fixator also known as an ILIZAROV frame
It proves to be a very difficult endeavor due to
the angle and frailty of the limb.
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This young womans journey will be an arduous 5
plus year experience, However, FUMEDICA has
given her hope for greater mobility in the future
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This 6 year old boy presents with congenital
Talipes EQUINOVARUS or Clubfoot. This deformity
is commonly seen in the underprivileged area of
Cartagena Colombia
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Correction of this deformity requires the
application of an external fixator that will set
the foot into a normal, straight and functional
position.
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All patients begins with multiple Consultations
in the foundations clinic.
This young boys Clubfoot has been complicated by
previously botched surgery from a local doctor.
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Tendon transfer will assist in straightening this
child foot.
Preparation for installation of external fixator.
This realignment will allow the childs to walk
normally.
Surgery was a success!
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This 4 y/o boy suffers from a congenital
contractive and shortening of the femur.
He is unable to straighten or bear weight on his
legs and has been immobile his entire life
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The application of an external fixator after a
delicate procedure to lengthen his femur will be
the first in many surgeries in the attempt to
make his legs functional.
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This 6 y/o boy suffers from a congenital disorder
called pseudoartrosis which is the formation of a
false joint caused by the failure of the bones to
fuse
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FUMEDICAS strategy for correcting this
congenital deformity is to remove the improper
fusion and the surrounding tissues and connect
the bones using an orthofixator
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This 8 y/o boy suffers from a condition called
macrodactyle or abnormally large toes. FUMEDICA
will reduce the phalange and remove excess
tissues.
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FUMEDIC provided this young man with
reconstructive surgery following a motorcycle
accident. To ensure full functionality upon
recovery. FUMEDICAs physicians use the ILIZAROV
frame to stabilize the affected bones after
surgery.
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This 32 year old widow also suffers from Clubfoot
but her case is complicated by the shortening of
her left lower leg.
Thanks to FUMEDICA this mother of two is able to
wear normal shoes, walk without assistance, hold
a job, and provide for her family.
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This 17 y/o female suffers from Blounts disease
which is a condition of disturbed growth of the
medical inner growth plate of the upper tibia,
causing severe bowing of the leg at the knee.
If untreated, the medical portion of the growth
plate at the upper tibia stops producing bone,
causing asymmetrical growth at the knee (bowlegs)
FUMEDICA stopped this disease in its tracks
providing this young girl with a fully functional
future
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FUMEDICAS physicians encounter and treat a
myriad of orthopedic cases. These cases range
from congenital disorders to infections to
trauma.
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Doctor Jaime Valiente examines a 4 y/o boy that
suffers from cerebral palsy.
Characteristic gait deficits are noticeable as he
ages. He is currently unable to put his heels on
the ground due to leg deformities. FUMEDICA
plans to aggressively treat this child's malady
in order to ensure functionality.
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FUMEDICA strives to provide the best care and
support to their underprivileged patients and
their families by bringing them the newest and
best ways to correct their orthopedic
abnormalities.
Through love, support and kindness FUMEDICA
provides Columbians of all ages with the
orthopedic medical services that would otherwise
be unobtainable to them.
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The main contributors to FUMEDICA include Adriana
Michele, Doctor Jaime Valiente, and Doctor Bryan
Popovici DPM.