March 1, 2024
Samnang is a two-year-old boy from Cambodia. He lives in Phnom Penh with his parents and his 3-year-old brother. His mother stays home to care for the children and his father is in the army. At home, Samnang likes to play with his toys and enjoys eating fried chicken prepared by his mother.
At birth, Samnang was diagnosed with arthrogryposis, a term used to describe a variety of conditions involving multiple joint and muscle contractures or stiffness. As a result of this condition, Samnang has clubfoot on both feet. Clubfoot is a condition where the foot is rotated. This causes pain and difficulty walking.
Samnang traveled for one and a half hours to visit our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). There, surgeons will perform a bilateral tendon release and insert a K-wire on March 1st. CSC is requesting $444 to fund Samnang’s clubfoot repair. After treatment and therapy, he will be able to walk and be more active.
Samnang’s mother said, “I hope after surgery, my son will learn to walk, have no pain, and keep up with his older brother.”
Samnang is a two-year-old boy from Cambodia. He lives in Phnom Penh with his parents and his 3-year-old brother. His mother stays home to ca...
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August 10, 2024
Samnang’s parents initially expressed concern over his ability to walk, but found confidence in the expertise of the surgical team. The team expertly performed a procedure on Samnang’s tendons and applied plaster casts to both feet, aiming for correct alignment and the hopeful outcome of Samnang walking comfortably. After spending several days recovering in the hospital, Samnang will wear the casts for six to eight weeks during his tendon healing process.
As part of his recovery, he will engage in rehabilitative therapy designed to adjust his gait and improve both strength and range of motion. The surgeons are optimistic about his recovery, anticipating that Samnang will overcome any pain or walking dysfunction. His parents are now looking forward to a future where Samnang experiences fewer symptoms from his condition and can join his peers in school when he reaches the appropriate age.
Samnang’s mother said, “We are relieved that our son will have a chance to walk normally. We want to thank the doctors who did the operation and the staff who are taking good care of him.”
Samnang's parents initially expressed concern over his ability to walk, but found confidence in the expertise of the surgical team. The team...
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