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Success! Esther from Kenya raised $1,286 to fund surgery so she can walk more easily.

Esther
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  • $1,286 raised, $0 to go
$1,286
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Esther's treatment was fully funded on February 24, 2023.

Photo of Esther post-operation

March 12, 2023

Esther underwent surgery so she has an easier time walking.

Esther was admitted for surgery and underwent a successful clubfoot correction. She already feels the surgery has positively impacted her. She can’t wait to walk well and play with her friends at school and in her neighborhood.

Esther says: “Thank you so much for the support. Bless you and may you continue doing good to others.”

Esther was admitted for surgery and underwent a successful clubfoot correction. She already feels the surgery has positively impacted her. ...

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December 20, 2022

Esther is a young girl from Kenya. She likes reading books and enjoys going to school. Her family lives in a rural village, and she is the youngest in her family. Esther’s mother is a business woman, while her father is a laborer on construction sites.

Esther’s right foot is affected by clubfoot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. She was born with hemiplegic CP, which means the right side of her body is weakened. Her condition has greatly impacted Esther and has made it difficult for her to engage with her peers at school.

Earlier Esther was taken to a hospital, where she was given an orthosis to help correct her condition without surgery, however, she hasn’t received treatment since then. Fortunately, Esther now traveled to visit our medical partner’s care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on January 16th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,286 to fund Esther’s surgery. After treatment, she will be able to walk more easily and proceed with her studies uninterrupted.

Esther’s mother says, “I am appealing for your financial help so that my daughter can walk well like other girls.”

Esther is a young girl from Kenya. She likes reading books and enjoys going to school. Her family lives in a rural village, and she is the y...

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Esther's Timeline

  • December 20, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Esther was submitted by SAFE Program Admin, SAFE Program Admin at African Mission Healthcare.

  • January 9, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Esther's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 17, 2023
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Esther received treatment at AIC Cure International Hospital in Kenya. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • February 24, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Esther's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 12, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Esther's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Treatment
Club Foot Correction
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $1,286 for Esther's treatment
Hospital Fees
$273
Medical Staff
$313
Medication
$179
Supplies
$396
Labs
$37
Radiology
$27
Other
$61
  • Symptoms
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Cultural or regional significance

​What kinds of symptoms do patients experience before receiving treatment?

The foot is turned inward, often severely, at the ankle, and the arch of the foot is very high. Patients experience discomfort, and the affected leg may be shorter and smaller than the other.

​What is the impact on patients’ lives of living with these conditions?

These children have a difficult time walking and running. Years of trying to walk on a clubfoot will cause wounds and other skeletal problems, such as arthritis. Patients will have difficulty fitting in shoes and participating in normal play, school, and daily activities. Many Africans make their livings through manual labor, which can be difficult with an untreated clubfoot.

What cultural or regional factors affect the treatment of these conditions?

Incidence is 1/1,000 live births in Kenya. This is roughly similar to rates in Western countries, though many cases may be missed. There is no known reason for its occurrence in this region.

  • Process
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Risks and side-effects
  • Accessibility
  • Alternatives

What does the treatment process look like?

Patients will undergo a series of small operations, casting, and manipulations during their course of treatment.

What is the impact of this treatment on the patient’s life?

The bones and joint will become aligned, and long-term disability will be prevented.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

Clubfoot is very treatable. The surgery is minor and not risky.

How accessible is treatment in the area? What is the typical journey like for a patient to receive care?

Care is not easily accessible. AIC Cure International Hospital is one of the few pediatric orthopedic hospitals devoted to serving the physically disabled children of Kenya. Most parents bring their children from remote areas to seek treatment.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

There are no alternatives. If not treated, the condition will persist and will result in disability.

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