Philipo 1 year old

Philipo, a one-year-old boy, had the misfortune of plunging his right hand straight into a pot of boiling water. The delicate hand was severely scalded and burned in the terrible accident. With good intentions, his family applied honey to the wound as a first-aid measure, subsequently covering it with herbs 🔥🌱

Unfortunately, six months passed before the family brought Philipo to the hospital. It was a major decision for them—not only due to the long journey involved, but also because they were unsure if they could afford the cost of hospital treatment. By that time, scar tissue had already begun to contract, causing his right hand to become deformed and locked in place.

After a week in the hospital, Philipo underwent surgery. During the procedure, the surgeons successfully released the contracture and removed the scar tissue, allowing his little hand to be straightened out once again.

Just one week after the successful operation, Philipo had healed sufficiently to be safely discharged and return home with his family 🧡

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