04/25/2026
Dr. Jack Dawson and resident Dr. Abdullah Ghali recently traveled to Antigua, Guatemala with Faith in Practice (April 12-17, 2026). During their time there, they completed 15 trauma surgeries. There were a variety of injuries, from old motor vehicle accidents with shifted or infected hardware, to tumors, to wounds from violence.
One of the more memorable cases (pictured) involved a patient with a tibial plateau fracture that had never healed over a year after his initial injury. He was in constant pain and couldn't walk or work. They performed a knee fusion to give him a functional leg to stand on, and by post-op day 1 and 2, he was already doing better. He will walk on that leg until he is ready for a knee replacement.
Faith in Practice is a nonprofit that organizes volunteer surgical teams to provide care to patients who might otherwise lack access to specialized orthopedic care. Every year, several of our faculty, residents, and fellows volunteer to make a difference in these patients’ lives.
To learn more about their trip and Faith in Practice: https://www.faithinpractice.org/blog/category/900/
