February 3, 2017
Sien is a 54-year-old farmer who is married with three sons and one daughter. She likes to cook, look after her children, and wash her clothes.
In December 2016, Sien fell down the stairs, causing a fracture in a joint of her right foot. It is difficult for Sien to walk, and she is in pain. She went to both a traditional healer and a private clinic for treatment, but her symptoms did not improve.
When Sien learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four hours with her daughter to reach CSC for treatment. She is scheduled for fracture treatment on February 3. CSC is requesting help to raise $411 for her care.
Surgeons at CSC will perform a procedure in Sien’s right foot to heal her fracture and allow her to walk easily again.
Sien is a 54-year-old farmer who is married with three sons and one daughter. She likes to cook, look after her children, and wash her cloth...
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March 9, 2017
Sien underwent fracture repair.
Surgeons at CSC removed fibrous tissue and a section of the fractured bone of her ankle. A pin was fixated to stabilize the fracture site. Following the procedure, she was given pain medication, and she was instructed to keep her right leg elevated to prevent swelling. She had one week of physiotherapy at CSC before going back home.
Sien returned to CSC in February because she had developed an infection. Surgeons performed a debridement procedure to remove the damaged and infected tissue from her ankle. She was given antibiotics after the procedure. Her wound has healed nicely, and she does not experience pain. Sien is now able to walk more easily than before.
Sien says, “I feel better after the surgery. I can do things by myself again.”
Surgeons at CSC removed fibrous tissue and a section of the fractured bone of her ankle. A pin was fixated to stabilize the fracture site. F...
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