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Karim is a construction worker from Cambodia who needs $465 to fund hip fracture repair surgery.

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Karim's story

February 17, 2020

Karim is a 36-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. He has two sons and one daughter, and he likes to play volleyball, assist with the housework, and help his kids study.

Seven months ago, Karim was in a car accident and injured his left hip. He has pain and cannot walk easily, and is unable to do heavy work or stand for long periods at a time.

Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, can help. On February 18th, Karim will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $465. Treatment will allow Karim to walk on his own again without pain.

“I hope that my hip will no longer have any pain after my surgery, and I will be able to work easily again,” he told us.

Karim is a 36-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. He has two sons and one daughter, and he likes to play volleyball, assist with the...

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Karim's case was submitted by Lindsay Bownik at Children's Surgical Centre in Cambodia.

Karim's Timeline

February 17, 2020
PROFILE SUBMITTED
Karim was submitted by Lindsay Bownik, Stakeholder Relations Officer at Children's Surgical Centre, our medical partner in Cambodia.
February 18, 2020
TREATMENT OCCURRED
Karim received treatment at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. 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.
February 19, 2020
PROFILE PUBLISHED
Karim's profile was published to start raising funds.
March 12, 2020
AWAITING UPDATE
Awaiting Karim's treatment update from Children's Surgical Centre.
TODAY
AWAITING FUNDING
Karim is currently raising funds for his treatment.

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Treatment

ORIF / External Fixation / Fracture

Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis
Procedure

On average, it costs $465 for Karim's treatment

Hospital Fees

$65

Medical Staff

$311

Medication

Supplies

$81

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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