Meet Chan, a 21-year-old student from Cambodia! Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), shares, “Chan enjoys reading the newspaper and listening to Khmer pop and traditional music in his free time.”
Due to a broken arm sustained from an accident, however, Chan is currently unable to attend school. CSC explains, “Chan was in a traffic accident about three months ago and broke his left forearm in a couple of places.” Upon visiting a local hospital, “The doctors put him in a hard cast for six weeks without resetting the bone first.”
As a result of this improper procedure, “Chan’s arm is now deformed,” reports CSC. The uncorrected injury limits the functionality of Chan’s arm and he experiences issues with “bending his elbow and carrying things.”
With $405 in funding, Chan will receive an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) operation. This two-part surgery will first reset the broken bones in his left arm. Afterwards, metal rods and plates will be used as internal fixatives to provide structure for the bone’s regrowth. In addition to surgery, Chan will receive five days of hospitalized care and all of the necessary examinations for a successful procedure.
CSC fully expects this operation to positively impact Chan’s life as “Chan will have a corrected arm and will be able to fully use it.” After his recovery, Chan will be able to return to school and resume his studies.
