September 13, 2022
Loy is a 54-year-old farmer with four children - two sons, two daughters, and now four grandchildren. His youngest son is unmarried and lives with him and his wife - they are all rice farmers in a remote northeast province six hours away from Phnom Penh.
In March 2022, Loy was in a motor vehicle accident and fractured in his left femur and tibia. After the accident, he could not afford to visit a clinic, so he went to a Khmer traditional healer who placed a bamboo splint on his leg. His left leg is now shorter than his right leg, and he is in constant pain. It is difficult for him to walk, so he must use crutches. He is unable to manage his farm and is worried he cannot feed his family.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, can help. On September 13th, Loy will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $483. This procedure will help him walk again and manage his farm to support the family.
Loy said: “After surgery, I hope my left leg will be better, and I will be able to walk with no pain.”
Loy is a 54-year-old farmer with four children - two sons, two daughters, and now four grandchildren. His youngest son is unmarried and live...
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December 1, 2022
Loy underwent surgery to heal his fractured left leg.
Loy traveled to CSC where surgeons repaired his fractures. He remained on bed rest for several days and was given antibiotics to decrease chances of infection. He has started to work with a physiotherapist so that he can regain strength after this surgery and eliminate the need for crutches.
Loy has a bright future now that he has had the opportunity to get good medical care, and he hopes to return to work full time to support his family. He hopes to walk again soon and looks forward to managing his farm with his family.
Loy’s wife said: “We are so relieved that Loy’s leg will finally be better after so many months. His pain has decreased and we are hopeful that he can work to help feed our family. Thank you to everyone who helped him to have this operation.”
Loy traveled to CSC where surgeons repaired his fractures. He remained on bed rest for several days and was given antibiotics to decrease ch...
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