May 10, 2023
Sana is a six-year-old girl living with her parents and younger sister in Prey Veng province in Cambodia. Sana’s father is a police officer while her mother stays at home to look after Sana and her sister.
In December 2022, Sana fell and cut her left pinky finger on a piece of broken tile. She received stitches at a local clinic to close the wound, which has now healed completely. Unfortunately, a contracture has developed and Sana can’t move her finger, making it difficult to grasp objects or use her hand as she did prior to injuring her finger.
Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is seeking assistance to fund the $487 contracture release surgery Sana needs. She is currently scheduled for surgery on May 11th at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. After the surgery is complete, Sana should regain the full use of her hand.
Sana’s mother hopes that after surgery, Sana can use her hand again and go back to school quickly.
Sana is a six-year-old girl living with her parents and younger sister in Prey Veng province in Cambodia. Sana's father is a police officer ...
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September 21, 2023
Sana underwent contracture release surgery.
Sana had successful surgery to release her skin contracture and was able to return home after a few days. To continue her healing journey and prevent any complications, Sana’s parents will keep the surgical site clean and dry. Sana will also return for physiotherapy to regain flexibility in her finger, as physiotherapy is vital for her fine motor skill development as she grows. Sana shared that she is relieved she will be able to use all her fingers to play with her friends and learn to write when she attends school.
Sana’s mother said, “We are grateful the doctors were able to fix my daughter’s hand so she can use crayons and hold things. This will help her in school. I am so thankful that she was able to receive this treatment.”
Sana had successful surgery to release her skin contracture and was able to return home after a few days. To continue her healing journey an...
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