Tamim Hossain M., 16

Tamim Hossain Milad is a respectful and determined 16-year-old boy who lives with his widowed mother and four siblings, continuing his madrasa education while dreaming of becoming an Islamic scholar despite his family's hardships. After his father became too ill to work, his elder brother became the family's only earning member, working as a day laborer with an irregular income that is barely enough to provide food and other basic necessities, leaving the family unable to afford the cost of surgery, hospitalization, medicines, and rehabilitation. After learning about Helpster Charity during a medical outreach program at Kutupalong, the family sought assistance in the hope of restoring Milad's arm function and allowing him to continue his studies. Despite exhausting their limited resources, they cannot continue his treatment without financial support. Without timely surgery, the painful elbow implant may lead to chronic pain, worsening stiffness, permanent loss of elbow movement, joint damage, infection, permanent disability of the left arm, and other serious complications that could prevent him from studying, working, and living an independent life.

Hospital admission, pre-operative evaluation, necessary investigations, and surgical removal of the retained orthopedic implant are expected to relieve Tamim’s pain and improve movement and strength of the affected elbow. Postoperative pain management, wound care, infection prevention, mobilization, rehabilitation, regular monitoring, and follow-up will support recovery and help him return to his studies and daily activities. If left untreated, the painful implant may cause worsening stiffness, chronic pain, joint damage, infection, nerve injury, and permanent restriction of elbow movement. Early surgical intervention offers the best chance of preventing long-term disability and achieving functional recovery.