Praptha Barua J., 14

Praptha Barua Joy is a 16-year-old Buddhist monk who lives in a temple and dreams of becoming a respected religious teacher in the future. Although the temple provides his food, clothing, and education, his family remains poor, and his father, a farmer, cannot afford the cost of specialized medical treatment when he becomes ill or injured. After falling from a height, Praptha suffered a fracture in his heel bone, causing severe pain and making it difficult for him to walk or carry out his daily activities at the temple. His parents, who care deeply for him despite living separately, are worried about his condition but lack the financial means to arrange proper treatment. Without timely medical care, the fracture may heal improperly, leading to long-term pain, difficulty walking, and permanent problems with mobility. The family learned about Helpster Charity through Helpster Volunteer Abu Sayeed.

Prapto Barua, a 14-year-old boy, was admitted to Orion Hospital on 03.06.2026 through Helpster volunteer Abu Sayeed with complaints of severe pain in the left heel, inability to bear weight or walk on the left foot due to pain, and swelling with tenderness over the left heel following a fall from height two days earlier. Following admission, a detailed clinical assessment and radiological investigations were performed, which confirmed the diagnosis of a Closed Undisplaced Fracture of the Left Calcaneus (Heel Bone). He was admitted for close monitoring and treated with immobilization using a **Short Leg Back Slab (SLBS), pain management, strict non-weight-bearing, orthopedic care, supportive treatment, and regular follow-up. His condition improved satisfactorily during hospitalization. After one day of inpatient care, the patient was discharged on 04.06.2026 in a stable condition with medications, instructions to continue non-weight-bearing, proper limb care, and scheduled orthopedic follow-up. 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.

The treating orthopedic surgeon has advised admission for close monitoring, immobilization with a Short Leg Back Slab (SLBS) for 21 days, adequate pain management, strict non-weight-bearing, radiological evaluation, supportive care, and regular follow-up to ensure proper healing of the left heel bone. With appropriate immobilization, adherence to treatment, and gradual rehabilitation, the fracture is expected to unite well, allowing the patient to regain normal walking ability and return to daily activities without significant long-term disability. However, if timely treatment is not provided, the fracture may heal improperly, leading to malunion, chronic heel pain, deformity, impaired mobility, post-traumatic arthritis, and permanent functional disability, which in severe cases may result in life-threatening complications or even death due to associated trauma-related complications.