Articles
The journal of Bone & Joint Surgery vol. 102 – february 2020
Scalpel At The Cross was featured in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery in December of 2019. The Article was written by Bradley Lezak, Peter Cole Jr., Lisa K. Schroder, and Peter A. Cole. The article talks about how musculoskeletal disorders and injuries represent a substantial proportion of the global burden of disease. This burden is
Rebuttal to Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery Article
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery allows a platform for fellow colleagues to respond to articles within their publication. Dr. Eric Gokcen is an associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. Dr. Gokcen wrote a response to the article titled.
The Development of a Surgical Mission in The Peruvian Amazon: Visions, Challenges, and Accomplishments in a 15-Year Odyssey
Peter A. Cole, Jr presented a paper in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Health Administration Degree in the Miami Business School. As a son of founder Dr. Peter
Blogs
On Earth as It Is in Heaven: The Yi Family’s Vision Trip
On Earth as It Is in Heaven The Yi Family’s First Scalpel At The Cross Vision Trip Lima + Pucallpa, Peru | July 28–August 5, 2026 At Scalpel At The Cross, we often talk about the power of a simple “yes.” For more than 20 years, God has used the yes of surgeons,...
Resilience, Mission, & the Power of Showing Up
Resilience, Mission, & the Power of Showing Up Through the perspective of Isabella (Isa) When I traveled to Pucallpa to serve with Scalpel At The Cross, I was simply hoping to make an impact—however small. What I did not expect was how deeply the experience would...
From Patient to Volunteer: Nikki Lavin’s Full-Circle Journey of Healing
One of the most powerful aspects of Scalpel At The Cross is the way stories of hope and healing intertwine—between patients, providers, and volunteers alike. Few stories capture this intersection more clearly than that of Nikki Lavin. Before Nikki ever served in...