12-year-old girl from Ranchi
The survivor’s journey, before and after surgery.
12-year-old girl lived with neck and chest contractures holding her head locked towards her collarbone.
Before surgery
Anterior neck tethering. Scars that tighten across the face and neck pull at the skin and limit everyday movement.
The surgery
The surgery was done at Devkamal Hospital in Ranchi, a BHF partner hospital. BHF funded it in full, at no cost to the family.
After surgery
Full cervical extension and smile.
Photos for this case are not shown, to protect the survivor’s privacy.
Fully funded by BHF, at no cost to the family.
This survivor has already been treated. ₹20,000 to 50,000 funds the next surgery at a partner hospital.
Fund the Next Surgery Give Through CSR