When Mercy Ships docks in a country, crew members roll out an orthopaedics program that includes performing life-changing surgeries. In addition, a universal non-surgical technique called the Ponseti method is taught to local healthcare professionals for correcting club feet. Because orthopaedic correction is often a multi-year process, we train and mentor personnel in the community to pick up where Mercy Ships leaves off. Not only does this help ensure the successful completion of treatment for each patient, but it also has a direct long-term impact on the local economy.