Koem Leang is six years old and in the first grade. He has two sisters and two brothers. He likes to play with his toys.
In August 2015, Koem Leang’s right elbow and forearm were burned with hot water. After the accident, he received treatment from a local hospital. He also used Khmer traditional medicine, but his symptoms did not improve. Koem Leang has developed keloids, or raised scar tissue growths, from the burn. He has difficulty using his right arm, and he is in pain.
When Koem Leang’s father learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), the family traveled for six hours to seek treatment. On December 9, surgeons at CSC performed a procedure to release the scar tissue on his right elbow and forearm. They also performed a skin graft to allow Koem Leang to use his arm easily again. CSC is requesting $450 to fund these surgeries.
“I hope that my son has a better elbow that can bend properly again,” says Koem Leang’s mother.