3.5-year-old boy from Ghaziabad
The survivor’s journey, before and after surgery.
3.5-year-old child lived with dense palmar contractures locking his left fingers into an immovable clenched position.
Before surgery
Rigid left hand 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 RS Maitri Health Care in Ghaziabad, a BHF partner hospital. BHF funded it in full, at no cost to the family.
After surgery
Full palm opening and fine grasp.
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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.
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