World Spine Outreach is an incredible organization that provides international spine care to some of the most underserved areas of the globe. Their mission in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic just celebrated its 20th anniversary. Dr. Shirvinda Wijesekera has been a long-standing member of this mission and, in recent years, has been joined by Dr Glenn Russo. They have worked with other volunteers, local and nationwide, to provide safe and complex corrective surgery, in an austere environment, to children suffering from scoliosis in the Dominican Republic. Together, the team works in collaboration with local surgeons to treat patients, educate trainees, and develop safety protocols to enhance patient care now, and for years to come. The mission group helps approximately 25 local pediatric patients with spinal deformity.
