May 12, 2023
Vanna is a 18-year-old monk from Cambodia. He is an only child and lives in Prey Veng province; he resides at a local temple to learn and practice Buddhism. His mother and his father are farmers and grow rice nearby. He spends his time learning daily rituals, meditation practices, and communal activities.
In November 2022, he was in a motorbike collision and fractured his left femur. He went to a private clinic in his province where doctors inserted a metal plate to secure the bone and support healing. Now, the bone is united and he would like the hardware removed. This procedure will remove the nagging ache he still has in his leg. Vanna believes that metal in the body can interfere with the flow of energy and cause health problems such as headaches, fatigue, or joint pain.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, can help. On May 12th, Vanna will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will cost $304. He hopes to walk unaided and return to his duties at the pagoda soon.
Vanna said: “I hope the hardware will be removed easily and the wound will quickly heal.”
Vanna is a 18-year-old monk from Cambodia. He is an only child and lives in Prey Veng province; he resides at a local temple to learn and pr...
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September 21, 2023
Vanna underwent surgery to remove hardware.
Vanna traveled for two hours to undergo successful hardware removal surgery. While Vanna may experience some pain for a few weeks as he continues to heal, by removing the hardware from his leg, he will be able to walk within a week of the procedure. Vanna will also start strength exercises with the physiotherapy team, which include activities designed to stretch and strengthen his leg - a process that is key to his recovery. Vanna looks forward to having better mobility so he can return to his duties at the pagoda.
Vanna said: “I am so thankful that I was able to have the metal removed from my leg. I will be able to work again to support my community. All the patients at CSC who have problems with their health can get treated here. The surgeons and staff work hard and are kind to all patients.”
Vanna traveled for two hours to undergo successful hardware removal surgery. While Vanna may experience some pain for a few weeks as he cont...
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