March 23, 2017
Am is a 56-year-old farmer who is married with three sons and four daughters. He likes to listen to the news on the radio and watch boxing on TV.
In 2016, Am fell from a palm tree, causing severe hip pain on his left side. He went to a Khmer traditional healer for treatment, but his symptoms did not improve. Am has been diagnosed with a hip fracture. He is unable to walk without the support of crutches, and he is in pain.
A neighbor told Am about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). On March 24, surgeons at CSC will perform a hemiarthroplasty procedure, which entails replacing one half of the hip joint with a prosthetic, while leaving the other half intact. He now needs help to raise $450 to pay for treatment. This procedure will allow Am to walk easily again.
Am is a 56-year-old farmer who is married with three sons and four daughters. He likes to listen to the news on the radio and watch boxing o...
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June 26, 2017
Am received hip repair surgery.
Am’s treatment for his left hip went well. Following the procedure, he was given pain medication and antibiotics. Am had physiotherapy at CSC for one week before being discharged. His wounds have healed nicely, and he does not experience any pain. Am is now able to walk more easily than before. He is scheduled for a follow-up appointment next month.
Am says, “I’m happy that I can walk better now. I look forward to going back to work.”
Am's treatment for his left hip went well. Following the procedure, he was given pain medication and antibiotics. Am had physiotherapy at CS...
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