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.”