Ry is a 73-year-old retired farmer who is married with four sons and five daughters. She likes to stay at home, look after her grandchildren, and cook in her free time.
Ry has been experiencing knee pain in both of her knees for the past 10 years, making it difficult to walk. Although she has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both of her knees, her left knee has always been more painful than her right.
Ry knew about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), from people in her village. She traveled for eight hours with her daughter to reach CSC for treatment, where a total knee replacement of her left knee was recommended.
Ry is scheduled to have knee replacement surgery on May 31. CSC is requesting $1,181 to cover the total cost of the procedure. After her recovery, Ry will be able to walk more comfortably and will be in far less pain.