Phanith is a 26-year-old rice farmer. He works primarily during the rainy season, and sells goods at the market during the dry season. He and his wife have a four-year-old son together. He enjoys taking his son around on his bike, and watching movies on his phone when he has free time.
A few months ago, Phanith fell while carrying a heavy pot. This accident caused a dislocation of his left shoulder. He quickly went to a traditional healer in his area, but his condition did not improve. He cannot move his arm and still feels sharp pain in his shoulder. This injury has stopped him from working.
After a recommendation from a neighbor, Phanith came to Watsi’s Medical Partner Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). Doctors will perform an open reduction procedure on his left shoulder. This will stop his pain and fix the dislocation, allowing him to regain movement and strength. After surgery, he will be able to easily work with his arm and hand again.
Phanith said, “I hope that my shoulder injury is not too bad, and can be fixed easily so that I can recover right away and take care of my child again.”
