October 24, 2016
Eight-year-old Vannarith lives with his parents and two brothers in Cambodia. He likes to read books, play football, and watch movies on TV.
When he was a baby, four of the fingers on Vannarith’s left hand were burned. Those fingers now have burn contractures, which make it difficult for him to use his hand.
Contractures, or hardened muscles, limit mobility. Vannarith has difficulty learning to write and participating in school activities. Fortunately, on October 24, he underwent surgery to release the scarred tissue.
Vannarith’s family needs help to fund this $194 procedure. Once his hand heals, he will be able to freely move his fingers.
Vannarith says, “I hope to have normal fingers.”
Eight-year-old Vannarith lives with his parents and two brothers in Cambodia. He likes to read books, play football, and watch movies on TV....
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February 2, 2017
Vannarith has regained the ability to use his hand.
Vannarith’s treatment went very well. Surgeons performed a contracture release surgery on four fingers of his left hand. A skin graft was raised from his left groin area to the contracture sites of his four fingers. Following his procedure, Vannarith was given medication for pain and was instructed to keep his hand elevated. He had two weeks of physiotherapy before going home. Vannarith is now able to use his hand more easily.
Vannarith’s mother says, “I am really happy to see my son have a normal hand, and it looks better than before. Thanks to all of the doctors for helping my son.”
Vannarith's treatment went very well. Surgeons performed a contracture release surgery on four fingers of his left hand. A skin graft was ra...
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