January 12, 2017
Meet Kao, a 21-year-old farmer. Kao has one sister and enjoys watching movies on TV. Kao traveled three hours with his mother to reach our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), for treatment.
In early December of 2016, Kao fractured his left femur in a motor vehicle accident. He was treated by a Khmer traditional healer, but his symptoms did not improve. He relies on crutches to walk, and he is in significant pain.
On January 13, surgeons at CSC will perform a procedure to reconstruct the fracture, which will enable Kao to walk again. CSC is requesting $411 to fund his care.
“After the surgery, I hope I can walk properly again,” says Kao.
Meet Kao, a 21-year-old farmer. Kao has one sister and enjoys watching movies on TV. Kao traveled three hours with his mother to reach our m...
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March 1, 2017
Kao’s treatment went well. Surgeons at CSC inserted a nail to hold the bone fragments of his left femur together and performed a bone graft at the fracture site to fix his damaged bones. Following his procedure, he was given pain medication, and he had one week of physiotherapy at CSC before going home. His wound has healed nicely. Kao is now able to walk more easily than before.
Kao’s mother says, “It is nice to see my son walk properly again. Thanks to all of the staff for the help.”
Kao's treatment went well. Surgeons at CSC inserted a nail to hold the bone fragments of his left femur together and performed a bone graft ...
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