March 6, 2017
Sokha is a 51-year-old mother from Cambodia. She is married and has two sons and three daughters. Sokha sells food to support her family, and in her downtime, she enjoys listening to the news on the radio.
In December 2016, Sokha was involved in a motor accident, sustaining a dislocated right elbow. Initially, she sought out traditional healer treatment, but her condition did not improve, and she still experiences stiffness and pain in her elbow.
Having heard about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), from a neighbor, Sokha decided to seek additional treatment. On March 7, Sokha will undergo open reduction internal fixation surgery, a procedure which will realign her elbow. CSC is asking for $411 to cover the cost of her treatment.
After surgery, Sokha will be able to easily use her arm again!
Sokha is a 51-year-old mother from Cambodia. She is married and has two sons and three daughters. Sokha sells food to support her family, an...
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April 12, 2017
Sokha underwent elbow surgery.
Sokha’s treatment for her right arm went well. Surgeons at CSC first performed a debridement procedure to remove fibrous tissue. They then reduced the elbow by cutting the bones that make up the elbow to allow for realignment. Following the procedure,, she was given pain medication, and her sutures were removed ten days later. She wears an arm sling for support while her arm heals. She had one week of physiotherapy at CSC before being discharged. Her wound has healed nicely. Sokha is now able to bend her elbow more easily than before, and she does not experience any pain.
Sokha says, “Now I can bend my elbow and hold and carry things better. I will go to work to support my family again.”
Sokha's treatment for her right arm went well. Surgeons at CSC first performed a debridement procedure to remove fibrous tissue. They then r...
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