October 15, 2020
Kakrona is a one-year-old boy from Cambodia. He lives with his parents, who are farmers, as well as his older brother and sister. His parents take their children for walks everyday, and Kakrona already likes to say hello to all his friends nearby. At home, he likes to draw pictures and watch TV.
Since he was born, Kakrona has had amniotic band syndrome, which causes contractures in hands and feet, as well as swelling of his ankle joint. Kakrona’s ankle has contracted, and it is difficult for him to walk or use his foot. Luckily, surgeons at our Medical Partner Children’s Surgical Centre can perform a contracture release procedure, which will allow him to gain range of movement in his foot.
Kakrona’s mother said, “I am so happy that my son has a chance to get this surgery. I hope that after this he can start walking and grow up well.”
Kakrona is a one-year-old boy from Cambodia. He lives with his parents, who are farmers, as well as his older brother and sister. His parent...
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December 23, 2020
Kakrona underwent surgery to treat his congenital condition.
Kakrona’s surgery was successful to released the contractures on his right leg from amniotic band syndrome. The team also repaired his hand with an extra digit and syndactyly. Kakrona’s family was very worried about his congenital disease and how it would affect him as he grows. They have had several surgeries for him, which has prevented them from working and caused a lot financial stress.
Kakrona spent several days at the hospital; his stitches will be removed soon, as his wound is healing well. He will be able to use his foot when his family takes him for walks and is excited to play and learn to write when he starts school.
His parents said, “We are very happy that he had a successful surgery and he has a normal leg and hand now. Thank you.”
Kakrona's surgery was successful to released the contractures on his right leg from amniotic band syndrome. The team also repaired his hand ...
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