Orthopaedics in Kenya: Trauma and Tea Time

Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA

Many U.S. orthopaedic surgeons like myself volunteer for short-term assignments in underserved areas. But few decide to devote their lives to serving the poor of another country. One of those orthopaedic surgeons is Daniel D. Galat, MD, whom I met through mission work in Africa. Early in his training, Dr. Galat realized a calling to work in rural Africa helping the poor.