July 8, 2020
Phayuok is a 10-year-old student from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and younger sister. His parents are construction workers. Phayouk is in grade three of elementary school and wants to be a policeman when he grows up. For now, he enjoys reading books to his sister and playing soccer.
Eight years ago, Phayouk suffered burns on both of his hands. Since then his fingers have been contracted, and he has always found it difficult to pick things up or use everyday tools such as a spoon or a pencil.
When Phayuok’s family learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, they traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On July 8th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to to release the contracture of his fingers and help him use his hands well again. Now, he needs help to fund this $477 procedure.
His mother said, “I hope after this surgery he can have a normal life using his hands, pick things up easily, and write well at school.”
Phayuok is a 10-year-old student from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and younger sister. His parents are construction workers. Phayouk ...
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July 13, 2020
Phayuok underwent a post-burn surgery on his hands.
Phayouk’s surgery was successful. The skin graft on his hand has taken and is healing normally. The wound will continue to be cleaned and dressed regularly until it has fully healed. Phayouk has no pain and is already able to contract and extend his fingers well. He will go through a short physiotherapy program to make sure he regains full range of motion. Once he has recovered, Phayouk will have an easy time participating in writing activities at school and playing with his friends.
Phayouk’s mother shared, “My son’s surgery went well and I am happy that he can move his hand. I hope he now has an easier time at school.”
Phayouk's surgery was successful. The skin graft on his hand has taken and is healing normally. The wound will continue to be cleaned and dr...
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