November 17, 2022
Sak is a 14-year-old boy from Cambodia. His father is a teacher, and his mother sells clothes at the market. He has one younger sister who is eight years old and in the third grade.
Since birth, Sak’s left toes have been contracted making it difficult for him to walk without pain. He likes to play football but has trouble because of the contractures on his foot.
Fortunately, our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. On November 17th, surgeons at CSC will perform a flexion tenotomy of the left foot and osteotomy of the fifth metatarsus to release the contractures. After surgery, Sak will be able to walk without pain. Now, he and his family need help raising $487 to fund his procedure and care.
Sak shared, “I hope my foot heals and I can wear shoes and walk easily after surgery. I want to play football with my friends without pain.”
Sak is a 14-year-old boy from Cambodia. His father is a teacher, and his mother sells clothes at the market. He has one younger sister who i...
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February 6, 2023
Sak underwent contracture release surgery so he can regain use of his foot.
Sak had successful surgery to release the painful contractures and rested in the hospital for several days while his incision healed. He was given pain medication and met with the physiotherapy team for range-of-motion rehabilitation. Because he loves to read, he has been able to keep busy as he heals. He will be able to return to school soon and is happy he can sit at his desk and will soon play football without the pain. The surgeons look forward to seeing him for follow-up over the next several months.
Sak’s mother said: “we were so worried that Sak could not have a good life, but are relieved that the surgeons were able to fix his toes. He is much more positive about his future, and it is because of the generosity of you who helped to pay for his care. Thank you also to the hospital staff that took good care of him.”
Sak had successful surgery to release the painful contractures and rested in the hospital for several days while his incision healed. He was...
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