May 4, 2023
Chana is a curious 15-month-old toddler from Cambodia. She is an only child who lives with her parents in Takeo province. Her mother is a homemaker, while her father manages a farm.
In 2022, when Channa was about a year old and learning to walk, she grabbed a handle from a pan of boiling water on the stove and severely burned her left arm. She was treated for the burn at a local clinic, but she has developed burn scar contractures on her left elbow and axilla. These scars make it difficult for her to raise her arm or to use her hand. She cries when her mother tries to stretch the skin to massage it.
Chana’s parents sought care from our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre. On May 4th, surgeons at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform burn contracture release surgery, which should enable Chana to use her arm fully as she explores the world. Now, Chana and her family need your help to fund this $495 procedure.
Chana’s mother said: “I hope Chana will feel comfortable and use her hand and arm again when she goes to school. We cannot afford to go to the local clinic, and hope that the doctors at CSC can help her.”
Chana is a curious 15-month-old toddler from Cambodia. She is an only child who lives with her parents in Takeo province. Her mother is a ho...
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December 30, 2023
Chana underwent burn contracture release surgery.
For help with Chana’s left arm, she and her parents traveled to our medical partner CSC. A skin graft from her upper thigh covered the surgical site after surgeons used a special technique to release her contractures. She remained at the hospital for several dressing changes to make sure she was healing well without infection; then she was able to return home with her family. Her mother spent time with the physiotherapy team for rehabilitative range of motion and strength exercises and hopes that Chana will have full use of her arm soon. The surgeons look forward to seeing her again to determine if any further care is needed.
Chana’s mother said: “we hope Chana is able to move a little bit on her arm and she will have a good result. We are happy to have surgery at CSC because they have good surgeons and staff. Thank you to everyone.”
For help with Chana's left arm, she and her parents traveled to our medical partner CSC. A skin graft from her upper thigh covered the surgi...
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