August 4, 2020
Chan is a 44-year-old fish seller. He and his wife have two children who are both in high school. His wife is a seasonal farm worker and also helps him with his business. He takes his kids to go fishing in his free time, and likes to watch soccer on TV.
Last year, Chan developed a non-cancerous growth on his left foot, and had it removed at a local hospital. He thought the surgery went well, but a few days later he started to feel pain in his ankle. He has since developed foot drop, a nerve condition. Now he cannot move his foot without pain, and has experienced muscle atrophy.
Now, Chan has come to Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), where doctors have diagnosed him with foot drop. Doctors will perform a tibial tendon transfer procedure in order to restore nerve function to the front part of his left foot, allowing him to walk easily again.
Chan is a 44-year-old fish seller. He and his wife have two children who are both in high school. His wife is a seasonal farm worker and als...
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September 24, 2020
Chan underwent mobility restoring foot surgery.
Chan’s procedure was successful! He will need to keep his foot in a cast for two months, at which point he will return to our partner CSC to start a physiotherapy program to build the strength of the muscles in his foot. Once he has fully recovered he will be able to move his ankle joint normally and walk without any further difficulty or pain.
Chan shared, “I am so thankful that I could come to CSC to get help for my foot. Now I will be able to work without any problems and continue to support my family well.”
Chan's procedure was successful! He will need to keep his foot in a cast for two months, at which point he will return to our partner CSC to...
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