Magdaline is a hairdresser from Kenya. She is a mother of three children. Her oldest child is 24 years old, while the last child is 14 years old. She works as a hairdresser, earning an inconsistent income. Her husband is a mason working at construction sites.
She slipped on January 4th in her house and sustained a fracture on her left side, almost at the hip. X-rays show that she has a femoral fracture that is causing her difficulties in ambulating. She had an IM nail and screws inserted on January 10th in a local hospital in Nakuru town. She was discharged a few days later and advised to go for clinic review. She has been going to the facility for a check-up, but there has been no change. Her family urged her to seek a second opinion in Kijabe, where the same services are offered. She visited Kijabe a week ago, and images were requested. She came today for review, and surgery was recommended. She will need a revision of the procedure. The screws will be removed, and a nail re-inserted to help with the malunion bones. Magdaline cannot ambulate on her own without support. She is using crutches but also needs someone to accompany her for support.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On February 28, Magdalene will undergo a fracture repair procedure called an open reduction and internal fixation. She will heal well and be able to walk easily again. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure.
Magdaline says, “I cannot step down or walk on my own because of the fracture. I need support always. I have not been able to go to work either. This surgery will help to restore my life to normal.”