August 9, 2016
One-month-old Dickson is the first child born to his parents. His mother works at a small drug store as a store keeper and his father is a small-scale farmer – he relies on growing maize and beans. Apart from being born with congenital bilateral clubfoot, Dickson is a cute baby, healthy and growing without problems.
Bilateral clubfoot is a birth defect in which the foot is twisted out of shape or position. Doctors at Watsi’s medical partner recommended surgery so Dickson will be able to walk normally in the future.
The cost of treating clubfoot is just too high for Dickson’s parents to afford. Treatment, which costs $1,160, will prevent him from using the lateral aspect of his feet for walking when he starts to walk.
“We just pray that our son’s feet can be straightened to allow him to walk like other children and later on go to school,” shares Dickson’s mother.
One-month-old Dickson is the first child born to his parents. His mother works at a small drug store as a store keeper and his father is a s...
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October 11, 2016
Dickson received successful clubfoot treatment.
Dickson is on the initial treatment to correct bilateral clubfoot. Cast change is done once every week, and that will be followed by a small operation and later on the use of foot abduction braces. Complete treatment will allow Dickson to walk on plantigrade and have a normal gait.
“I am pleased with the progress of my son’s treatment,” said Dickson’s mother. “I am hopeful that he will be able to walk properly when he finishes treatment and starts walking. I truly appreciate the financial support.”
Dickson is on the initial treatment to correct bilateral clubfoot. Cast change is done once every week, and that will be followed by a small...
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