January 16, 2017
Hong Ly is a one-year-old boy from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and two siblings.
In December, Hong Ly burned the middle finger of his right hand. He developed a contracture, which means that the skin around the burned area is painfully tight. This restricts his mobility and makes it difficult for him to use right hand.
Hong Ly’s parents knew about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, because his grandmother had surgery there before. Hong Ly and his mother traveled three hours to reach the center for care.
Hong Ly is scheduled to receive treatment on January 17. Our medical partner is requesting $194 to cover the cost of the operation, in which surgeons will graft skin onto Hong Ly’s middle finger, allowing him to regain full use of his right hand.
Hong Ly is a one-year-old boy from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and two siblings.
In December, Hong Ly burned the middle finger of...
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February 21, 2017
Hong Ly underwent successful surgery.
Surgeons inserted a K-wire to straighten his middle finger and performed a skin graft to cover the wound. The K-wire was removed one week later, and he had physiotherapy for one week. His wound has healed nicely, and he does not experience pain. Hong Ly is now able to hold and carry objects with his right hand more easily than before.
Hong Ly’s mother says, “I’m so happy to see my son play with his brother and sister well. Thanks to all the staff for the help.”
Surgeons inserted a K-wire to straighten his middle finger and performed a skin graft to cover the wound. The K-wire was removed one week la...
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