December 28, 2016
Sotra is 13 years old and in the seventh grade. He has two sisters and one brother. He likes to read his school books and listen to music on the radio.
On September 15, 2016, Sotra fell and fractured his left elbow. He went to a Khmer traditional healer for treatment, but his symptoms did not improve. It became difficult for him to bend his elbow, and he was in pain.
When Sotra’s parents learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), the family traveled for four hours to seek treatment. On December 29, surgeons at CSC performed an open reduction internal fixation procedure on Sotra’s left elbow to heal his fracture. After recovery, he should be able to use his arm easily again. CSC is requesting $411 to fund this procedure.
Sotra is 13 years old and in the seventh grade. He has two sisters and one brother. He likes to read his school books and listen to music on...
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February 15, 2017
Sotra underwent successful fracture repair.
Surgeons performed a debridement procedure to remove damaged and infected tissue at the fracture site. They then stabilized his bones with two screws. Following his procedure, he was given pain medication, and he had one week of physiotherapy. His sutures were removed ten days after his surgery. His wound has healed nicely and he does not experience pain. Sotra is now able to bend his left elbow more easily than before.
Sotra says, “I am happy to go home and back to school to study again.”
Surgeons performed a debridement procedure to remove damaged and infected tissue at the fracture site. They then stabilized his bones with t...
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