Assessment of the importance of reconstructive surgery in the control of leprosy from the public health point of view

ABSTRACT

To assess the importance of reconstructive surgery (r.s) in the control of leprosy from the public health point of view, the authors considered the problem of disabilities on a national and world-wide basis and reviewed the literature concerning the potentials and results of r.s in leprosy and its importance in the control of disease. It appeared that a praiseworthy and intelligent effort has been made by many surgeons to develop adequate techniques for restoring forms and functions of deformed face, hands and feet...