To is a 57-year-old farmer from Cambodia. He has been married for 12 years and has 3 sons and 2 daughters. His oldest child is in the ninth grade, while the others are not in school yet. To’s wife works as a vegetable seller. In his free time, To enjoys working around the house, taking care of his children, and helping his wife to sell vegetables.
In August 2020, To was in a motor vehicle accident that caused a fracture in his right hand. His family took him to a provincial hospital for wound repair, where he stayed for ten days. After this, To tried a Khmer traditional treatment, but it proved ineffective and the fracture did not heal. His relatives told him to come to Children’s Surgical Center, our medical partner’s care center, for treatment. There, surgeons assessed that his fracture is still mobile and he cannot use his hand. He has wrist drop and muscle atrophy, and is in chronic pain.
On January 18th, To will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $465. Surgeons plan to conduct an ORIF (open reduction internal fixation) technique and will put a plate, screws and a bone graft in his hand. In addition, they will explore the radial nerve to assess for any damage. This procedure will help him to use his hand again so that he can work to support his family.
To shared, “I hope that my hand will be fixed with a good result, and I will have no more pain. I wish I could be working but need my hand to heal first.”