February 20, 2023
Chhai Ya is a friendly 6-year-old boy from Cambodia. He and his parents and older brother live in Kandal province; his parents are both construction workers. In school, he likes to hear stories from Khmer literature, and at home, he likes to play with his brother or jump rope. His favorite meal is ice cream.
Chhai Ya’s right foot was burned in a fire at home when he was nine months old. After the burn healed, the skin on his foot retracted and bent his toes. The joints have become partially dislocated, and it is painful, as well as very difficult for him to walk or run normally.
Chhai Ya and his family traveled one and half hours to our medical partner Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC) to seek treatment. On February 21st, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help him walk easily and keep up with his friends. His family has contributed $75 to the cost of the surgery, but needs help raising an additional $495 to fully fund his procedure and care.
His mother said, “I hope Chhai Ya’s foot will look better than before and he can walk and run like other children.”
Chhai Ya is a friendly 6-year-old boy from Cambodia. He and his parents and older brother live in Kandal province; his parents are both cons...
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August 15, 2023
Chhai Ya underwent surgery on his foot.
Chhai Ya was a brave boy as he underwent burn contracture release surgery for the damaged skin on his right foot. After several dressing changes to make sure the skin grafts were successful and antibiotics to decrease the risk of infection, he was able to return home with his family. His mother spent time with the physiotherapy team for rehabilitative range of motion and strength exercises and Chhai Ya hopes to have full use of his toes and feet soon. The surgeons look forward to seeing him again to determine if any further care is needed.
Chhai Ya’s mother said, “Our family is happy that Chhai Ya was able to receive treatment for his foot. He will have no more pain and can walk well. Thank you to the hospital staff that is taking good care of him.”
Chhai Ya was a brave boy as he underwent burn contracture release surgery for the damaged skin on his right foot. After several dressing cha...
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