May 16, 2023
Panha is a 7-year-old second grader who lives with his parents on the southern coast of Cambodia. His mother works in a nearby canned food factory, and his dad works in construction. Panha loves creating art, eating Cambodian street food, and learning Cambodian culture and history at school.
In July 2022, Panha was playing at home when he accidentally knocked over a boiling pot and sustained burns on the lower part of his body. Burn scar contractures have developed around his hip and groin, making it difficult for him to walk or attend school comfortably. When Panha’s family learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), they traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On May 16th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help Panha walk easily and feel comfortable again. CSC is requesting $495 to fund this procedure. Panha’s family contributed $100 to his care.
Panha’s mom said, “I hope Panha feels better after surgery and can focus at school.”
Panha is a 7-year-old second grader who lives with his parents on the southern coast of Cambodia. His mother works in a nearby canned food f...
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January 7, 2024
Panha underwent burn contracture release surgery.
Panha and his parents traveled from Preah Sihanouk province to determine care by specialty surgeons with our medical partner Children’s Surgical Center (CSC). He had a successful surgery and could return home several days after the procedure.
Following the surgery, he will require rehabilitation and physical therapy to optimize his recovery, which will involve exercises, stretching, and other techniques to regain a range of motion and coordination. This will enable Panha to regain specific functions impaired by the contracture, such as walking or moving joints more freely.
Panha’s mother said: “we hope my son will no longer have pain and itching, and he will get better. We are very grateful for the excellent care and staff at CSC.”
Panha and his parents traveled from Preah Sihanouk province to determine care by specialty surgeons with our medical partner Children's Surg...
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