In July 2014, 58-year-old Nhor from Cambodia was in a car accident. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Center (CSC), says that she sustained a fracture at the neck of her femur, which is located around her hip region. She was taken to a clinic, where she underwent surgery to repair the fracture.
Unfortunately, the surgery was not successful. Since then, Nhor has been in pain. “I cannot walk, and it is difficult to work,” shares Nhor, who normally relies on farming to help care for her husband and children. Without treatment, Nhor’s injury may never heal properly, severely limiting her mobility.
CSC can treat Nhor with a hemiarthroplasty. Hemiarthroplasty is a surgical procedure in which part of the hip joint is replaced with prosthetic parts.
Nhor’s treatment will cost $392. For this amount, all of her surgical and medical expenses will be covered, and she will be able to recover in the hospital for two days. CSC expects that “after surgery, Nhor will be able to walk again without pain.”
“I hope I can go home and heal after my operation. I want to walk again,” says Nhor.
