Istedad A., 12

Istedad Ahamod Mamun is a determined 12-year-old boy who studies in Class Five and dreams of becoming a teacher despite the hardship his family has faced since his father’s death. He lives with his widowed mother, elder brother, and younger sister; his mother survives by doing occasional work in other people’s homes, while his elder brother had to leave school after Class Eight, and the family sometimes struggles even to afford food. With no regular earning member or savings, they cannot afford the hospitalization and specialized orthopedic surgery needed to treat Mamun’s infected femoral implant. Without timely treatment, the chronic infection may spread deeper into the bone and bloodstream, causing severe bone damage, sepsis, permanent difficulty walking, or lifelong disability. In advanced cases, the infection could become life-threatening, making support from Helpster Charity essential to protect Mamun’s life and future.

Istedad Ahamod Mamun, a 12-year-old refugee boy, was admitted to Orion Hospital on 22.07.2026 through Helpster volunteer Tamjid Md Muktadir with severe right thigh and hip pain, inability to bear weight, a persistent foul-smelling discharging sinus over the previous surgical site, swelling, tenderness, and difficulty walking. Following clinical assessment, laboratory investigations, and imaging, he was diagnosed with Implant In Situ, Right Femur with Chronic Discharging Sinus. He underwent surgical removal of the retained orthopedic implants (IM nail/screws) on 23.07.2026, followed by pain management, wound care, infection prevention, physiotherapy, mobilization advice, monitoring, and follow-up. After four days of hospital care, he improved satisfactorily and was discharged in stable condition on 26.07.2026. The treatment expenses were fully supported by Helpster Charity, and the family expresses sincere gratitude to Helpster, its volunteers, and the hospital team for their kind support and care.

According to the doctor, surgical removal of the retained orthopedic implants (IM nail/screws) is necessary to control the ongoing infection and allow the affected femur to heal properly. With successful surgery, appropriate antibiotics, wound care, and rehabilitation, Mamun is expected to have reduced pain and infection, improved wound healing, and gradually regain normal walking and daily activities. If left untreated, the infection may spread deeper into the bone, causing chronic osteomyelitis, progressive bone damage, persistent disability, or fracture complications. The infection may also spread to the bloodstream, leading to sepsis and potentially life-threatening complications.