May 12, 2023
Sophorn is a 27-year-old snack vendor from Cambodia. She resides in Kampong Speu province with her husband and child. Her husband is employed at a nearby factory while her daughter has just begun her studies in the first grade. Sophorn’s home is situated close to the local school, where she operates a small business selling snacks and beverages to students and neighbors from the front of her house.
In January 2023, she fell on a wet bathroom floor and fractured the ulnar bone on her left lower arm. She visited a Khmer traditional medicine healer to treat the fracture, but is still experiencing chronic pain and cannot use her hand.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, can help. On May 12th, Sophorn will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $483. With this procedure, the fracture will be corrected, and she will regain the use of her arm.
Sophorn shared: “I hope that after the surgery, the pain will subside and I can work again to support my family.”
Sophorn is a 27-year-old snack vendor from Cambodia. She resides in Kampong Speu province with her husband and child. Her husband is employe...
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September 21, 2023
Sophorn underwent an ORIF surgery to repair a fracture of her left lower arm bone.
Sophorn underwent surgery to repair her arm fracture. The procedure was a success, and she is recovering well. Sophorn’s doctor shared that she should expect a long recovery, but with the right amount of physical therapy, she can regain her full range of motion. Sophorn is determined to make a full recovery and put in the hard work to get back to selling snacks from her home. She will undergo a short period of antibiotics to reduce the chance of future infection. When her incision has healed, she will start physiotherapy to gain strength and flexion in her arm. Sophorn’s recovery and return to work full-time will improve her ability to support her family.
Sophorn said: “I am relieved that my arm will be better and I can do things myself, and cook and clean for my family. Thank you for the good care.”
Sophorn underwent surgery to repair her arm fracture. The procedure was a success, and she is recovering well. Sophorn's doctor shared that ...
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