| LUDHIANA: In order to provide free joint replacement and surgery facility to poor patients, a team of 45 doctors -under the banner of 'Operation Walk' -were in the city from USA to operate upon 46 such people. The team, which was in India for the first time, conducted a three-day camp at DMC Hospital. Medical director of 'Operation Walk' Dr Paul Khuneja said the team keeps on holding such camps in South America. "The motive behind visiting Ludhiana is to provide free joint replacement to poor patients who cannot afford the treatment. The aim is to eradicate joint problems by providing financial and medical help to these citizens." Talking about the medical facilities available in India, the surgeon said the country still lacked behind when compared to America. "But it's soon catching up as many intellectuals are here to work for the country. People here are stronger than American citizens and do not get scared of pain. However, everybody in America gets treatment because they are insured," he added. Professor in orthopaedics at DMC Deepak Jain said the hospital had organized the camp in collaboration with Operation Walk to provide locals the benefit of latest techniques. "It will be made a regular feature here," he added. Meanwhile, Satya Narayan, a laborer from Bihar, said he had met with an accident a year ago but could not get the treatment due to financial constraints. "I am happy that they treated me free of cost," he smiled. | |
