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Success! Ishara from Nepal raised $541 to treat her broken hand.

Ishara
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  • $541 raised, $0 to go
$541
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Ishara's treatment was fully funded on August 23, 2016.

Photo of Ishara post-operation

October 19, 2016

Ishara successfully was treated for her broken hand.

Ishara is doing great! Her fractured bones were realigned correctly and secured in their right place. Post-surgery, Ishara is at home with her family resting. She says that she has been experiencing some pain, but it is under control with the prescribed medication. After a few weeks of resting, she’ll start physiotherapy to regain mobility, and will have to be careful and limit her mobility as she continues to heal. Her family is so happy to have her home, and is hopeful for her full recovery.

Her father says, “I am so happy that she is getting better.”

Ishara is doing great! Her fractured bones were realigned correctly and secured in their right place. Post-surgery, Ishara is at home with h...

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August 1, 2016

Five-year-old Ishara lives with her parents and siblings in Nepal. Her family depends on agriculture for a living and grows enough food to keep them fed for about three months a year.

Ishara was playing with her friends when she slipped on the mud and broke her right hand. It has been hurting since then and her hand has considerably swollen.

She was taken to the health post near her village, but was referred to Possible’s hub, Bayalpata Hospital, for a surgical treatment. It took her family nearly two days to reach the hospital from her house.

As a result of her injury, Ishara needs help with her everyday work like eating and getting dressed. For $541, we can fund orthopedic surgery to correct her fractured hand, as well as physiotherapy to help her regain full range of motion.

Ishara’s mother shared: “I hope my daughter’s hand is treated soon so that she is free of pain.”

Five-year-old Ishara lives with her parents and siblings in Nepal. Her family depends on agriculture for a living and grows enough food to k...

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Ishara's Timeline

  • August 1, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Ishara was submitted by Dharma Raj Kadayat, Crowdfunding Associate at Possible.

  • August 1, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Ishara received treatment at Bayalpata Hospital in Nepal. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • August 11, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Ishara's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 23, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Ishara's treatment was fully funded.

  • October 19, 2016
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Ishara's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 23 donors

Funded by 23 donors

Treatment
Advanced Ortho - Fracture II
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $541 for Ishara's treatment
Hospital Fees
$154
Medical Staff
$3
Medication
$54
Supplies
$95
Labs
$64
Radiology
$7
Other
$164
  • Symptoms
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Cultural or regional significance

​What kinds of symptoms do patients experience before receiving treatment?

Patients have open wounds with protruding bones. The injured area will be tender and swollen.

​What is the impact on patients’ lives of living with these conditions?

Patients are in a lot of pain. They cannot stand or walk properly. They cannot go to school, perform daily household activities, or help their families. In some cases, patients experience severe blood loss, leading to hypovolemic shock, which can be fatal.

What cultural or regional factors affect the treatment of these conditions?

Fractures are common around the world. However, due to the inaccessibility and expense of healthcare, treatment can be more complex in Nepal because patients often wait a long time before seeking care.

  • Process
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Risks and side-effects
  • Accessibility
  • Alternatives

What does the treatment process look like?

The patient undergoes a surgery to align the bone, secure it with plates or pins, and close the wound.

What is the impact of this treatment on the patient’s life?

The patient will rest for a few months and then will do physiotherapy to regain mobility. After one to two months, the patient can slowly return to his or her normal, daily activities.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

The risk of nonunion is higher for more severe fractures. The patient will also face a poorer prognosis if he or she delays before seeking treatment.

How accessible is treatment in the area? What is the typical journey like for a patient to receive care?

Before they reach the hospital, patients often do not receive proper care or first aid. Patients who have to travel longer distances will visit a government health facility before the journey to receive first aid, splints, or slings.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

There are not many alternatives to treatment.

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