Meet 38-year-old Khieng! According to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), “Khieng is married with a son” and lives in Cambodia. “He likes to watch TV from Hong Kong, along with Khmer movies and popular music.”
Khieng was in a motorcycle accident a year and a half ago and suffered a broken tibia. Since then, he has visited several doctors but has not received proper care to repair his broken bone.
“Khieng has a nail in his leg that was improperly inserted, and now has a chronic wound along with his broken tibia which has not healed well,” explains CSC.
To fix his injuries, Khieng requires surgery to set his leg properly. Referred to as an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), this surgery involves stabilizing the broken bone with plates and screws to ensure proper healing.
CSC reports, “Khieng has not been able to work since the accident and his wife must take up the slack to provide for the family.” With only one parent able to work, it has been difficult for Khieng or his wife to save money to pay for the operation.
With $405 in Watsi funding, Khieng will be able to undergo the ORIF. A doctor will reset the leg and Khieng will receive the necessary medication and follow-up care to guarantee a successful recovery.
After the surgery, Khieng will soon be able to return to work. CSC tells us, “Khieng says that all he wants to do after surgery is start driving his moto taxi again so he can help support his son.”
Let’s support Khieng in getting back on his feet!