18-year-old man from Amritsar
The survivor’s journey, before and after surgery.
18-year-old youth struggled with post-burn contractures binding all four fingers of his left hand.
Before surgery
4-digit rigid flexion contracture. Burn scars that tighten across the fingers and palm make it hard to grip, write or work.
The surgery
The surgery was done at Amandeep Hospital in Amritsar, a BHF partner hospital. BHF funded it in full, at no cost to the family.
After surgery
Full hand opening and finger extension.

Medical photo, before surgeryFully 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.
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