September 13, 2023
Ratha lives in Phnom Penh with her parents and two siblings. Her mom stays at home to care for the kids, and her dad works in a printing shop. Her favorite things are eating pizza and riding her bike with her 10 year-old brother.
Ratha has been diagnosed with bilateral genu varum, also known as bow legs. Ratha’s condition is severe, with her legs turned inwards, which makes it difficult for her to walk and play.
Fortunately, doctors at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, can help improve her mobility. Small plates are used to correct a deformity affecting the angle of the bone. They are inserted into one side of the growth plate, guiding growth of the limbs until they are straight.
On September 13th, she will undergo surgery at Kien Khleang Rehabilitation Centre to help resolve her condition. Now she and her family need your help to fund the $521 cost of the surgery.
Her mother hopes she is healthy soon and shared that she hopes surgery can help her daughter play with her friends and ride her bike more easily.
Ratha lives in Phnom Penh with her parents and two siblings. Her mom stays at home to care for the kids, and her dad works in a printing sho...
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November 15, 2023
Ratha underwent leg surgery.
Ratha underwent successful surgery! Ratha and her parents traveled to our medical partner’s care center, where specialty pediatric surgeons diagnosed her with genu varum, a condition in which her legs curve outward at the knees. They placed metal plates on her bones, from her tibia to her femur, to correct a deformity affecting the angle of the bone. With time and natural growth (around three months to one year), Ratha’s bones will grow straight. For a period of time as she recovers, Ratha will limit her physical activity and may need to use crutches or a wheelchair. She and her mother worked with the physiotherapy team to help her regain strength and mobility in her leg. The doctors will monitor her progress for the next several years to ensure the staple functions properly. When her growth has been completed, she will be able to walk and run easily. She looks forward to returning to school in a few weeks and playing with her friends!
Her parents shared: “We hope Ratha will no longer have problems with her legs and will be able to walk as well. She doesn’t want to miss school. Thank you to the surgeons who can help Ratha grow normally and have a successful life.”
Ratha underwent successful surgery! Ratha and her parents traveled to our medical partner's care center, where specialty pediatric surgeons ...
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