7-year-old girl from Nashik
The survivor’s journey, before and after surgery.
7-year-old girl lived with right axillary burn contractures locking her arm tightly against her ribs.
Before surgery
Right axilla scar web. Scar bands across the elbow or armpit stop the arm from straightening or lifting fully.
The surgery
The surgery was done at Vedant Hospital in Nashik, a BHF partner hospital. BHF funded it in full, at no cost to the family.
After surgery
Full overhead arm elevation.

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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