War Injuries in Ukraine
AUMF, in cooperation with UMANA - Ukrainian Medical Association of North America і Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) пis working on obtaining surgical equipment for the management of complex extremity injuries from the war in Ukraine: external fixators and negative pressure wound care (wound VAC).
Українська версія
- Surgical sets for external fixation of extremity fractures (new or used*);
- Steinman pins (4, 5, and 6 mm);
- Devices for negative pressure wound care (wound VAC);
- Disposable materials for wound VAC (sponges, tubing, and occlusive adhesive dressing).
There are four areas where you can help:
- Equipment (companies manufacturers, hospitals, and individual orthopedic surgeons;
- Logistics: from the US to Ukraine;
- Funding;
- Contacts: help us with connections who are interested in this project and can help with any of the above.
Please, reach us either through email or through Facebook messenger.
* Currently, AUMF can only ship new equipment. We do not have a capability to handle used equipment. However, we can get you in contact with orthopedic surgeons in Ukraine to discuss their needs.
