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Success! Saean from Cambodia raised $483 to fund a fracture repair procedure so he can use his right arm.

Saean
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  • $483 raised, $0 to go
$483
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Fully funded
Saean's treatment was fully funded on November 27, 2022.

Photo of Saean post-operation

December 5, 2022

Saean underwent a fracture repair procedure so he can use his right arm.

Saean traveled two hours to Children’s Surgical Centre where doctors repaired his fractured radius that has caused him so much pain. He rested in the hospital for several days. The physiotherapy team gave him exercises to increase the muscle strength and flexibility of his arm. Surgeons will watch him carefully for signs of nerve damage. Although it may take up to two months for his to heal completely, he is so pleased with his care and hopes he can use his arm soon to drive a vehicle again. This will improve his life because he needs to work to support his wife and child, and has not been able to drive since his accident.

Saean said, “It has been difficult to have no work for the past two months, and I am grateful to the surgeons who worked so hard to fix my arm so I can use it again. My family is really thrilled that I am improving, and I want to thank the people who paid for my surgery so I can get stronger and take care of my family.”

Saean traveled two hours to Children's Surgical Centre where doctors repaired his fractured radius that has caused him so much pain. He rest...

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June 7, 2022

Saean is a 28-year-old delivery driver working in the capital city of Phnom Penh. He is married and has a three-year-old daughter. His wife is a garment worker. He likes to play tennis and football, read, listen to music, and fish.

Saean was in a traffic accident in April and injured his right forearm. After the accident, he went to a hospital for an x-ray but decided to get treatment by a Khmer traditional healer instead.

His condition did not improve and his neighbor told him to try visiting our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). There, he was diagnosed with a right radius fracture with ulnar styloid, swelling, and pain. CSC put a cast on his arm for 4 weeks and his pain has decreased, but now it is time for screw fixation to fully heal his right radius fraction.

Fortunately, surgeons at Children’s Surgical Centre can help. On June 7th, Saean will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $483. This procedure allow him to move his arm easily again and finally heal from the accident.

Saean says, “I’m hoping my right forearm fracture is fixed so I can work again without pain.”

Saean is a 28-year-old delivery driver working in the capital city of Phnom Penh. He is married and has a three-year-old daughter. His wife ...

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Saean's Timeline

  • June 7, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Saean was submitted by Sieng Heng at Children's Surgical Centre.

  • June 7, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Saean received treatment at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre in Cambodia. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • June 9, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Saean's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • November 27, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Saean's treatment was fully funded.

  • December 5, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Saean's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 7 donors

Funded by 7 donors

Treatment
ORIF / External Fixation / Fracture
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $483 for Saean's treatment
Hospital Fees
$70
Medical Staff
$318
Medication
$0
Supplies
$87
Labs
$3
Radiology
$5
  • Symptoms
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Cultural or regional significance

​What kinds of symptoms do patients experience before receiving treatment?

Patients in need of open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgeries experience painful fractures or recurrent dislocations. Usually, these injuries result from traffic accidents or other trauma injuries.

​What is the impact on patients’ lives of living with these conditions?

Living with an abnormal or deformed bone limits function and can interfere with daily activities. It is also extremely painful.

What cultural or regional factors affect the treatment of these conditions?

Due to lack of helmet usage and weak enforcement of traffic laws, there is a high rate of traffic accidents in Cambodia. This causes many of the fractures and bone dislocations our medical partner sees.

  • Process
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Risks and side-effects
  • Accessibility
  • Alternatives

What does the treatment process look like?

The deformed or abnormal bone is broken and correctly aligned, and any fragments are fixed. Following the realignment of the bone, metal plates, pins, rods, wires, or screws are attached to the bone for stabilization as the internal fixation.

What is the impact of this treatment on the patient’s life?

Patients will experience restored function and mobility and reduced pain. Patients regain independence and return to work, school, and family life.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

Complications from this surgery are rare but include infection, nerve damage, blood clots, and tissue irritation from the hardware.

How accessible is treatment in the area? What is the typical journey like for a patient to receive care?

Rural Cambodians often self-medicate or seek treatment from traditional healers because they cannot afford hospital treatment. Many patients are referred to CSC by word of mouth.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

There is no alternative care for this treatment.

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