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Success! William from Kenya raised $1,224 to fund clubfoot correction.

William
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  • $1,224 raised, $0 to go
$1,224
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
William's treatment was fully funded on January 8, 2018.

Photo of William post-operation

December 11, 2017

William underwent clubfoot correction.

Surgery was successful. Willy looked calm and relaxed in his bed. After healing, Willy will gain strength and will be able to walk independently.

His mother says, “God bless Watsi and Cure for the support they have rendered to my son. May they continue to help the less privileged.”

Surgery was successful. Willy looked calm and relaxed in his bed. After healing, Willy will gain strength and will be able to walk independe...

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November 13, 2017

William is a student from Kenya. He is 15 years old and the youngest in his family. William’s mother is a single parent who works as a farmer.

William has clubfoot of his right foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. William crawls to move around.

Fortunately, William traveled to visit our medical partner’s care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on November 13. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,224 to fund William’s clubfoot repair. After treatment, William will be able to walk and move around more easily.

“I will appreciate if you help my son undergo surgery,” William’s mother says.

William is a student from Kenya. He is 15 years old and the youngest in his family. William’s mother is a single parent who works as a farme...

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William's Timeline

  • November 13, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    William was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • November 13, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    William's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • November 14, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    William received treatment at AIC Cure International Hospital in Kenya. 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.

  • December 11, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    William's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • January 8, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    William's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 16 donors

Funded by 16 donors

Treatment
Club Foot Correction
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $1,224 for William's treatment
Hospital Fees
$273
Medical Staff
$313
Medication
$179
Supplies
$395
Labs
$37
Radiology
$27
  • Symptoms
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Cultural or regional significance

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

The foot is turned inward, often severely, at the ankle, and the arch of the foot is very high. Patients experience discomfort, and the affected leg may be shorter and smaller than the other.

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

These children have a difficult time walking and running. Years of trying to walk on a clubfoot will cause wounds and other skeletal problems, such as arthritis. Patients will have difficulty fitting in shoes and participating in normal play, school, and daily activities. Many Africans make their livings through manual labor, which can be difficult with an untreated clubfoot.

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

Incidence is 1/1,000 live births in Kenya. This is roughly similar to rates in Western countries, though many cases may be missed. There is no known reason for its occurrence in this region.

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

What does the treatment process look like?

Patients will undergo a series of small operations, casting, and manipulations during their course of treatment.

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

The bones and joint will become aligned, and long-term disability will be prevented.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

Clubfoot is very treatable. The surgery is minor and not risky.

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

Care is not easily accessible. AIC Cure International Hospital is one of the few pediatric orthopedic hospitals devoted to serving the physically disabled children of Kenya. Most parents bring their children from remote areas to seek treatment.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

There are no alternatives. If not treated, the condition will persist and will result in disability.

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