May 18, 2016
On February 2nd, 2016, Mey and her mom were in a moto accident. This caused a femur fracture and open popliteal wound for Mey. Mey’s mom was 9 months pregnant at the time of the accident. After the accident, Mey and her mom went to the hospital. Mey’s wound was closed without exploration and a nail was put into her femur. Mey’s mom had a C-section to deliver the baby (Mey’s little brother).
Mey is a five-year-old from Cambodia in first grade. She enjoys playing with toys, dolls, and with her friends at school. Mey traveled 2 hours with her mom to reach our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), for treatment.
When Mey arrived at CSC, she had complete palsy below her knee and a popliteal region scar. It is difficult for her to walk. For $392, we can fund the nerve suture and graft Mey needs to regain her strength.
Surgeons will operate on the tibial nerve at popliteal fossa, or colloquially referred to as the kneepit, and perform a nerve suture and graft. After surgery she should regain control of her lower leg and it will be easier for her to walk.
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On February 2nd, 2016, Mey and her mom were in a moto accident. This caused a femur fracture and open popliteal wound for Mey. Mey's mom was...
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September 12, 2016
Mey underwent surgery to restore her ability to walk.
Mey’s nerve repair surgery was very successful. During the procedure, doctors diverted a neighboring nerve to the back of the knee where they grafted it into place, allowing her to regain control of her lower leg. Although it can take three to six months for full function to be restored after this type of surgery, Mey is already beginning to show signs of improvement after two weeks of physical therapy. Doctors are hopeful that, with time, she will be able to walk easily.
With her leg treated, Mey should soon be able to go back to playing with her friends at school, where she is in first grade. Her grandmother, who accompanied Mey and her mother to the clinic, is very happy to see her granddaughter doing better and will be able to walk again. All three are thankful to the doctors and donors for their support.
Mey’s nerve repair surgery was very successful. During the procedure, doctors diverted a neighboring nerve to the back of the knee where the...
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