April 27, 2020
Orn is a 29-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He lives with his wife and two children. After working in the rice field he helps his wife to do housework and take care of his children. In his free time he enjoys playing football.
In March 2020, Orn was in a motorbike accident that caused a fracture of his left ankle. He went to a public hospital in Phnom Penh where a plate and screws were fixated on his left ankle to heal the fracture. Now, the hardware is exposed and infected. It is difficult for him to walk, and he is experiencing chronic pain.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, can help. On April 27th, Orn will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will cost $230. This procedure will help him walk better after the screws are removed and it will help him not to feel uncomfortable.
“I hope that I will be able to walk better and go outside easily. I also hope that I can help my wife with her work,” Leang Orn shared.
Orn is a 29-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He lives with his wife and two children. After working in the rice field he helps his wife t...
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June 25, 2020
Orn underwent fracture hardware removal.
Orn’s surgery was successful! His doctors removed metal hardware from his left ankle which had previously helped heal a fracture but had since grown infected. He is now experiencing less pain and will stay at the hospital until he recovers. He will now be able to help his wife in the rice fields and care for his children. Once fully healed, his quality of life will improve significantly.
“I feel very happy that I can walk well and go anywhere outside by myself. I look forward to going back to the rice field and helping my wife. It is hard for my wife to work alone,” Orn shared.
Orn’s wife also told Watsi, “I am feeling great that I see him walking well, his leg is stronger and he feels more comfortable.”
Orn's surgery was successful! His doctors removed metal hardware from his left ankle which had previously helped heal a fracture but had sin...
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