16/08/2026
This Friday, August 14, InciSioN Burundi, through its Education Subteam, organized an activity on the theme 🗒️ “Crutches & Postoperative Rehabilitation” at the Kamenge University Hospital Center (CHUK).
It was an enriching medical afternoon led by 🥼 Dr. Joilita SABIYUMVA, who reminded us that a successful surgery is only half the journey. A patient’s true recovery takes place during the postoperative period, through proper rehabilitation.
🧠 It was an opportunity for medical students and future doctors to understand their role in becoming key actors in achieving optimal recovery for their patients by learning about: the principles of rehabilitation; the different phases of rehabilitation; types of crutches (axillary and Canadian crutches); techniques for using crutches when going up or down stairs; as well as common mistakes to avoid when using crutches in order to prevent setbacks or reinjury.
They also learned how to walk safely with crutches and adjust their length according to the patient’s height.