Yusuf (20) captains a Basra youth team. He suffered a knee twist with locking; imaging shows a loose cartilage fragment.
Team impact
Qualifiers begin in six weeks. Even if he cannot play immediately, removing the fragment prevents long-term arthritis and keeps him captain next season.
Timeline
- Surgery slot in 10 days (deposit required).
- 8-week rehab then functional test.
- Daily updates the first post-op week.
81% funded — remainder covers hospital and first ten sessions.
Approved medical summary: Diagnosis: Loose cartilage body in knee joint — MRI.
Plan: Arthroscopic removal/repair as intra-op findings dictate.
Urgent: Yes — to limit cartilage damage.
Verification: Volunteer knee surgeon approval; slot tentatively held.