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A survivor’s story · Case 35 of 68
32-year-old woman from Varanasi
The survivor’s journey, before and after surgery.
32-year-old woman lived with a left elbow burn contracture pinning her arm in tight flexion, preventing daily labor.
Before surgery
Left elbow flexion tethering. Scar bands across the elbow or armpit stop the arm from straightening or lifting fully.
The surgery
The surgery was done at GS Memorial Hospital in Varanasi, a BHF partner hospital. BHF funded it in full, at no cost to the family.
After surgery
Complete arm extension and reach.
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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