December 13, 2016
Samnang is ten years old and in the fourth grade. He has three sisters and one brother. He likes to play games and watch animated movies on TV.
Samnang had a laceration on his left heel, which made it difficult for him to flex his foot downward. Though his tendon was still intact, he felt pain when he walked on his left foot.
When Samnang’s parents learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), the family traveled for four hours to seek treatment. On December 13, surgeons at CSC performed an achilles tendon repair surgery to help Samnang walk easily again. CSC is requesting $450 to fund this procedure.
“I hope that my son can walk better and without pain,” says Samnang’s mother.
Samnang is ten years old and in the fourth grade. He has three sisters and one brother. He likes to play games and watch animated movies on ...
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February 2, 2017
Samnang underwent successful surgery.
Instead of performing tendon repair surgery as planned, surgeons instead performed a skin graft to heal the open wound on his left heel. Following his procedure, he was given pain medication. He had one week of physiotherapy before being discharged. His wound has healed nicely, and he does not experience pain. Samnang is now able to walk more easily than before.
Samnang’s mother says, “I’m so happy to see my son walk properly again. Thanks to all of the doctors and nurses for helping.”
Instead of performing tendon repair surgery as planned, surgeons instead performed a skin graft to heal the open wound on his left heel. Fol...
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