The Housemaid Who Hid Her Fracture

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Anita, a 39-year-old housemaid, came with wrist pain two months after a fall. She’d kept working despite pain, fearing job loss. Her wrist looked deformed, and X-ray showed a malunited distal radius fracture with DRUJ involvement.

She was devastated—it now required an osteotomy and fixation. Her pain wasn’t just physical—it was rooted in economic fear.

We operated, and she returned to work with better wages and a brace.


The Lesson Learned

Delays in treatment are not always due to ignorance—they’re often due to socio-economic constraints. Understanding the patient’s life context is key to healing.

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1 comment on "The Housemaid Who Hid Her Fracture"

  1. I am a doctor with vast experience. I too would like to contribute to this project.

    Brad

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