December 15, 2016
Sem is a 55-year-old woman with four sons and two daughters. She likes to cook for her family and sew clothes.
In September, Sem slipped and fell, causing a fracture-dislocation in her left ankle. She went to a Khmer traditional healer for treatment, but her symptoms did not improve. It became difficult for Sem to walk and work.
When Sem learned abut our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for six hours to seek treatment. On December 15, surgeons at CSC performed a joint arthrodesis procedure to heal Sem’s ankle and allow her to walk pain-free again. CSC is requesting $450 to fund this procedure.
Sem is a 55-year-old woman with four sons and two daughters. She likes to cook for her family and sew clothes.
In September, Sem slipped...
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February 2, 2017
Sem underwent successful joint surgery.
Following her procedure, she was instructed to not bear weight on her ankle for four to six weeks in order for her ankle to heal properly. She had physiotherapy for one week before being discharged. Her wound has healed nicely, and she does not experience any pain.
Sem says, “I’m so happy to go home and cook for my family again.”
Following her procedure, she was instructed to not bear weight on her ankle for four to six weeks in order for her ankle to heal properly. S...
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