Mr F., 17

Md. Fahim is a 17-year-old boy from a low-income farming family who recently completed his SSC examination and hopes to continue his education and build a better future. His father, Abdul Halim, is the sole earning member and earns approximately BDT 6,000 (about USD 49) per month, which must support Fahim, his mother, two younger sisters, younger brother, and grandmother, making the cost of specialized surgery unaffordable. Fahim sustained a deep lacerated wound on the top of his right foot that damaged the tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum tendons and the superficial peroneal nerve, affecting the movement and function of his foot and toes. Without timely surgical repair and proper wound management, he may develop permanent functional impairment, difficulty walking, and serious infection; if a severe wound infection progresses untreated, it can become life-threatening. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Redwan, and Fahim previously received support under Helpster ID 7398

MR FAHIM was admitted to Sylhet Gastroliver Hospital on 25 July 2026 with an approximately 18-day-old lacerated wound over the dorsum of his right foot. The injury involved the tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum tendons of the 3rd and 4th toes, and the superficial peroneal nerve, requiring surgical management. During hospitalization, he received wound care, pain management, antibiotics, and surgical repair of the injured tendons and superficial peroneal nerve, followed by delayed primary closure of the wound. He was discharged on 28 July 2026 with prescribed medications and advice for regular wound dressing, follow-up, and monitoring for signs of infection or other complications.

Surgical repair of the tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum tendons, repair of the superficial peroneal nerve, wound closure, and appropriate postoperative monitoring are expected to improve the function and movement of Fahim’s right foot and toes and support proper wound healing. With timely treatment, wound care, and follow-up, he may gradually regain better mobility and return to his normal daily activities. If treatment is delayed or not completed, the tendon and nerve injuries may result in persistent weakness, restricted foot and toe movement, difficulty walking, and impaired functional recovery. Ongoing wound problems may also increase the risk of infection and other complications.