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Sovan is a young security guard from Cambodia who needs $483 to fund surgery repair a fracture of his left hand so he can work again.

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Sovan's story

November 22, 2022

Sovan is a 24-year-old restaurant security guard. He was married last year and is expecting his first child with his wife, who is a seamstress in a local factory. Until his injury, he enjoyed playing volleyball with friends.

In February, he was hit by a car while on his motorbike and fractured his left forearm when he fell on the pavement. He did not go to a clinic to be examined because he did not have enough money. Nine months after his injury, he is unable to use his left arm and the broken bone has failed to heal. He has swelling, pain, and tenderness.

Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, can help. On November 22nd, Sovan will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $483. This procedure will finally repair the fracture. With physical therapy after surgery, he can regain strength and range of motion, allowing him to find work again.

Sovan shared: “I hope my arm will be fixed, I will no longer be in pain, and I can find a job to support my growing family.”

Sovan is a 24-year-old restaurant security guard. He was married last year and is expecting his first child with his wife, who is a seamstre...

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Sovan's case was submitted by Ellen Interlandi at Children's Surgical Centre.

Sovan's Timeline

November 22, 2022
PROFILE SUBMITTED
Sovan was submitted by Ellen Interlandi, Stakeholder Relations at Children's Surgical Centre.
November 22, 2022
TREATMENT SCHEDULED
Sovan was scheduled to receive 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.
November 28, 2022
PROFILE PUBLISHED
Sovan's profile was published to start raising funds.
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AWAITING FUNDING
Sovan is currently raising funds for his treatment.
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AWAITING UPDATE
Awaiting Sovan's treatment update from Children's Surgical Centre.

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Treatment

ORIF / External Fixation / Fracture

Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis
Procedure

On average, it costs $483 for Sovan's treatment

Hospital Fees

$70

Medical Staff

$318

Medication

Supplies

$87

Labs

Radiology

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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