Bhutan Dontation: Orfit InternationalBhutanNewsOrfit International made a huge donation to Bhutan and have donated over $5,000 in splint material for the fabrication of custom-made splints.Full Story
Meet Gracie: Coastal Hand Therapy DogNewsOur first unofficial employee of Coastal Hand Therapy is Gracie, who arrived three weeks ago. Gracie is a Hungarian Vizsla, who resides in the garden to meet and greet!Full Story
Bhutan Work: Treatment of burns to both handsBhutanSonam is a 33 year old electrical engineer, who sustained serious electrical burns to both hands whilst doing some maintenance work on a substation. Suzanne’s 'Helping Hands in Bhutan' charity supported the costs of his surgery, which has lead to incredible functional improvement.Full Story
A Personal Tribute to Dr Harold E. KleinertInformationHarold Kleinert, my mentor and dear friend, died on 28th September, 2013, at the age of 91. Dr. Kleinert was a pioneer who developed many aspects of hand surgery over his 55 years in medicine before he retired at age 86.Full Story
2020 & 2021 Bhutan NewsBhutanNewsIn early 2020, Suzanne Caragianis and Dr Tim Proudman worked with the Royal Government of Bhutan, Ministry of Health, to negotiate the training of Bhutan’s first Plastic Surgeon, Dr Sonam Jamtsho. Suzanne has had weekly contact (online) with patients, therapy staff and surgeons.Full Story