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ORTHOPAEDIC CASE RECORD

I. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

FieldDetails
Full NameNGUYEN DUC LONG
SexMale
Date of Birth16/09/1989 (37 years old)
EthnicityKinh
OccupationUnspecified (construction worker at time of injury)
AddressXa Quang Dong, Tinh Nghe An
Health Insurance No.DN47901 12057344 (valid to 31/12/2026)
Emergency ContactHoang Minh Tien - Tel: 0339930898 - Xa Quang Dong, Tinh Nghe An
HospitalCan Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital
Department (Admission)Emergency and Intensive Care Unit
Department (Current)Orthopaedic and Traumatology Ward
Admission Date/Time15:49 on 08/07/2026
Inpatient Record No.116056
Physician (ED)Dr. Tran Quang Son

II. CLINICAL CONTENT

1. Reason for Admission

The patient was admitted for a left ankle injury (chan thuong chan trai) sustained at a construction worksite on the day of admission.

2. History of Present Illness

Mechanism of Injury: On 08/07/2026, while working at a construction site, the patient was caught in rolling/falling metal sheet material (cuon ton de tring - a construction site entrapment incident), sustaining a forced twisting/compression injury to the left ankle.
Symptoms Following Injury: Immediately after the accident, the patient noted:
  • Visible deformity of the left ankle region
  • Reduced movement of the left ankle
  • An open wound on the medial aspect of the left ankle, approximately 1 cm in length, with minimal bleeding
  • Pain at the left ankle
Pre-hospital Management: The patient was brought directly to the Emergency Department of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital on the same day. No specific prehospital immobilization or first aid was documented beyond transport to hospital.

3. Past Medical History

  • Comorbidities: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - ICD K21
  • Habits/Risk Factors: None documented (no tobacco, alcohol, or drug use recorded)
  • Family History: Unremarkable (khai khoe)
  • Residual Musculoskeletal Impairments: None previously documented

4. Condition on Admission

  • Level of Consciousness: Alert and fully oriented; cooperative (benh tinh, tiep xuc tot)
  • Vital Signs:
    • Heart rate: 78 beats/min
    • Respiratory rate: 20 breaths/min
    • SpO2: 100% (left toe pulse oximetry)
    • Blood pressure: not separately recorded on admission sheet (postoperatively 100/70 mmHg)
    • Weight: 60 kg; Height: 165 cm; BMI: 22.04
  • Key Physical Findings on Admission:
    • Skin and mucous membranes: pink and well-perfused
    • Left ankle deformity present
    • Open wound on medial aspect of the left ankle, approximately 1 cm, with minimal bleeding
    • Left dorsalis pedis pulse: not palpable (mach mu chan trai khong bat duoc)
    • Right dorsalis pedis pulse: present and strong
    • Left toes: warm with SpO2 100%, active movement of left toes present but reduced
    • Cardiopulmonary: regular heart sounds, clear lung fields bilaterally, abdomen soft and non-tender

(Patient has already received definitive operative treatment - POSTOPERATIVE format applies)

5. Clinical Diagnosis (Pre-operative)

Left open ankle dislocation (Trat ho khop co chan trai) with suspected penetrating joint wound (vet thuong thau khop co chan trai) - occupational injury

6. Investigations and Results

Laboratory (08/07/2026, drawn 16:06):
TestResultReference RangeInterpretation
WBC10.43 x 10⁹/L4.0 - 9.0Elevated (reactive)
Neutrophils (%)36.8%47 - 77%-
Lymphocytes (%)35.7%42 - 85%-
Platelet count475 x 10⁹/L150 - 400Elevated (reactive thrombocytosis)
Hematocrit38.53%38 - 53%Normal
MCH29.7 pg27 - 32Normal
MCHC33.0 g/dL32 - 36Normal
RDW12.9%10 - 14.5Normal
PT106% / INR 0.9680-120% / 0.8-1.2Normal
APTT27.2 s24.8 - 34.4 sNormal
Interpretation: Mild reactive leukocytosis and thrombocytosis consistent with acute traumatic stress response. Coagulation profile is within normal limits. No evidence of significant anemia or coagulopathy.
Radiological:
Plain X-ray (left ankle, 08/07/2026):
  • No fracture identified (chua ghi nhan ton thuong xuong)
  • Findings consistent with ankle dislocation without bony injury
Conclusion: Left ankle dislocation without associated fracture. The open wound raised suspicion for penetrating joint injury (vet thuong thau khop).

7. Definitive Diagnosis

Primary Injury:
  • Open (compound) dislocation of the left ankle joint (Trat ho khop co chan trai) - ICD T14.3
Associated Injuries/Complications:
  • Open wound penetrating the left ankle joint (vet thuong thau khop co chan trai) - ICD S91
  • Rupture of the left ankle delta ligament (dut day chang delta)
  • Articular cartilage contusion (ton thuong sun xuong san)
Comorbidity:
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease - ICD K21
Mechanism/Aetiology: Occupational injury (tai nan lao dong)

Surgery was indicated for this patient based on the above findings.

8. Operative Report

Date of Surgery: 08/07/2026 Surgery started: 18:50 Operating Theatre: Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital
Preoperative Diagnosis: Open dislocation of the left ankle joint (Trat ho khop co chan trai) with penetrating joint wound (vet thuong thau khop co chan trai)
Postoperative Diagnosis: Open dislocation of the left ankle joint with rupture of the delta ligament and articular cartilage contusion (confirmed intraoperatively)
Operative Duration: Approximately 1 hour (documented 18:50 start; postoperative notes recorded at 19:50)
Estimated Blood Loss: Minimal (no blood transfusion required intraoperatively)
Anaesthesia: Spinal anaesthesia (Te tuy song / Mo noi khi quan as backup) Anaesthesiologist: Dr. Vo Nguyen Hong Phuc
Operative Procedure (as recorded):
  1. Patient placed supine. Left thigh tourniquet applied at 250 mmHg.
  2. Sterile draping of the left lower limb.
  3. Wound on the medial aspect of the left ankle was extended/explored. Capsular laceration identified. Articular cartilage contusion noted. Dorsal veins intact. Delta ligament completely ruptured. Left ankle joint found grossly unstable.
  4. Copious irrigation with normal saline.
  5. Debridement of devitalized/crushed tissue.
  6. Repair of delta ligament (khau lai day chang delta).
  7. Repair of joint capsule (bao khop).
  8. Layered skin closure (khau da tung lop).
  9. Wound dressing applied.
  10. Short-leg cast applied with left ankle in neutral position (nep bot cang ban chan trai).
Surgeon: Dr. Tran Quang Son (TS. BS. Tran Quang Son - Associate Professor)
Intraoperative Events: No blood transfusion. No documented adverse events or complications.

9. Postoperative Course

Immediate (19:50, 08/07/2026 - Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit):
  • Patient alert and cooperative following spinal anaesthesia
  • Vital signs stable: HR 80/min, BP 100/70 mmHg, SpO2 98%
  • Bilateral lower limb sensation returning (hai chan het te)
  • Heart sounds regular, lungs clear, abdomen soft
  • Transferred from ICU/recovery to Orthopaedic ward (Khoa Ngoai Chan Thuong Chinh Hinh)
Postoperative Day 1 (09/07/2026):
  • Patient stable, alert
  • Wound dressing intact, no abnormal symptoms noted
  • Cast in place, neurovascular status intact
  • Medications continued
Postoperative Day 2 (10/07/2026 onwards):
  • Wound dressing changes performed daily
  • Surgical wound shows serosanguinous drainage (vet mo co dich tham bang)
  • Both lower limb movements maintained
  • Both dorsalis pedis pulses palpable (mach mu chan, chay sau hai ben)
  • Clinical diagnosis: Status post open reduction, debridement, delta ligament repair, and joint capsule repair + cast application for left ankle open dislocation
Postoperative Day 4-5 (12-13/07/2026):
  • Continued wound dressing and suture line monitoring
  • Wound healing progressing (thay bang, cat chi vet mo < 15 cm)
  • Medications adjusted per daily orders

10. Clinical Examination (Current - Postoperative Day 6, 14/07/2026)

a. General Examination

  • Consciousness: Alert, fully oriented, cooperative
  • Nutritional status: Good (BMI 22.04, weight 60 kg)
  • Skin/mucous membranes: Pink, warm, well-perfused
  • Lymph nodes: No significant lymphadenopathy
  • Vital signs: Haemodynamically stable (HR ~78-80/min, BP ~100-110/70 mmHg, SpO2 ≥97%)

b. Systemic Examination

Musculoskeletal / Left Lower Limb (Primary):
  • Left ankle: Short-leg cast in situ, applied in neutral position
  • Left toes: Warm, pink; active movement of all toes present
  • Left dorsalis pedis pulse: palpable
  • Left posterior tibial pulse: palpable
  • Surgical wound medial ankle: Healing; daily dressing changes; no signs of deep infection observed
  • Swelling: Mild residual periarticular swelling under cast
  • No compartment syndrome signs noted (toes warm, SpO2 normal, movement maintained)
Right Lower Limb: Normal with no abnormality
Cardiovascular: Regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs
Respiratory: Bilateral equal air entry, no added sounds
Abdomen: Soft, non-tender, no organomegaly
Neurological: No gross neurological deficits

Postoperative / Post-cast Follow-up X-rays:
  • Post-reduction X-ray confirms satisfactory reduction of the left ankle joint with restoration of normal joint anatomy
  • No bony injury identified; no retained foreign body
  • Cast position appropriate

11. Case Summary

The patient is a 37-year-old male construction worker who sustained a left ankle injury during a worksite entrapment incident. Examination on admission revealed:
Definite Signs of Open Ankle Dislocation:
  • Left ankle deformity
  • Open wound (~1 cm) on medial aspect of the left ankle with minimal bleeding
  • Absent left dorsalis pedis pulse on admission (vascular compromise at presentation)
  • Reduced active range of motion of the left ankle
  • Intraoperatively confirmed: capsular tear, delta ligament rupture, articular cartilage contusion, grossly unstable ankle joint
Signs of Penetrating Joint Injury:
  • Open wound communicating with the joint capsule (confirmed at surgery)
  • Capsular laceration identified intraoperatively
Vascular Compromise:
  • Left dorsalis pedis pulse absent on admission
  • Restored following closed reduction pre-operatively (pulse returned after traction)
Ligamentous Injury Syndrome:
  • Complete rupture of the delta (medial collateral) ligament of the left ankle

12. Conclusion

Postoperative day 6 following open reduction, joint irrigation and debridement, delta ligament repair, joint capsule repair, and short-leg cast application for a left open ankle dislocation with penetrating joint wound and delta ligament rupture sustained as an occupational injury on 08/07/2026.
Clinical course: Stable. Wound healing satisfactorily. Neurovascular status of the left foot intact. No complications identified to date.

13. Further Treatment

a. Treatment Plan

  1. Continue analgesia (oral and/or IV as needed)
  2. Continue broad-spectrum antibiotics (given open/contaminated joint injury)
  3. Continue proton pump inhibitor (for known GERD and NSAID use)
  4. Wound care: daily dressing changes; suture removal when appropriate
  5. Immobilization: maintain short-leg cast for 4-6 weeks
  6. Physiotherapy/rehabilitation once cast is removed
  7. Ongoing orthopaedic outpatient follow-up with repeat X-rays

b. Specific Treatment

Analgesia:
  • Paracetamol 1000 mg (10 mg/mL x 100 mL), IV infusion, three times daily (08:00, 16:00, 23:00)
  • Celecoxib (Beroxib) 200 mg, 1 tablet orally once daily (08:00)
  • Meloxicam (Brosiral) 10 mg/mL 1.5 mL, intramuscular injection, as required for breakthrough pain
Antibiotics:
  • Ceftazidime (Tenamyd) 1 g, IV, every 8 hours (08:00, 16:00, 23:00) - covering gram-negative organisms including Pseudomonas
  • Levofloxacin 500 mg/100 mL, IV infusion at 30 drops/min, once daily (08:00) - extended gram-negative and atypical coverage for open joint infection prophylaxis
Gastric Protection:
  • Esomeprazole 40 mg, 1 tablet orally once daily (08:00) - indicated for GERD comorbidity and NSAID gastroprotection
Wound Care:
  • Daily wound dressing changes with aseptic technique
  • Suture removal planned (wound length < 15 cm protocol)
Immobilization:
  • Short-leg cast to remain in place; non-weight-bearing left lower limb
Rationale for Treatment Selection: The use of dual antibiotic coverage (Ceftazidime + Levofloxacin) is justified by the open joint nature of the injury with intraoperative contamination risk - a single antibiotic would not provide adequate breadth of coverage for a penetrating joint wound. Surgical intervention (open reduction, debridement, ligament repair) was mandatory given the open dislocation with joint penetration; closed treatment alone would not eliminate contamination or address the structural ligamentous instability. Esomeprazole is continued given both a documented GERD history and concurrent NSAID use, which significantly increases the risk of gastrointestinal complications.

14. Prognosis

Short-term:
  • Risk of surgical site infection or septic arthritis is elevated given the open/penetrating nature of the joint injury and the intraoperative finding of capsular tear - the dual antibiotic regimen mitigates but does not eliminate this risk
  • Risk of wound dehiscence or delayed healing is low given the patient is otherwise healthy (no diabetes, no immunosuppression, normal BMI)
  • Ankle instability post-repair may persist until full ligamentous healing (6-12 weeks); re-dislocation risk while in cast is low
  • Neurovascular recovery: Left dorsalis pedis pulse was absent on admission but returned after reduction, suggesting transient vascular spasm rather than vessel transection - prognosis for full vascular recovery is good
  • The patient is expected to be independently ambulatory with crutches (non-weight-bearing) by discharge
Long-term:
  • With anatomical delta ligament repair and appropriate rehabilitation, restoration of ankle stability and function is expected in the majority of cases
  • Risk of post-traumatic ankle osteoarthritis exists given articular cartilage contusion identified intraoperatively; this may manifest as pain and stiffness over 5-10 years
  • Risk of chronic ankle instability if ligament repair stretches or fails during the healing period
  • Full return to physical/construction work activities is expected at approximately 3-6 months post-injury, subject to rehabilitation progress

15. Preventive Measures

Based on the above prognosis:
  1. Infection prevention: Continue dual-antibiotic prophylaxis for the full prescribed course; perform strict aseptic wound dressing daily; monitor for signs of septic arthritis (increasing pain, warmth, fever, elevated CRP/ESR) - early washout and re-debridement if infection develops
  2. Cast care and neurovascular monitoring: Daily assessment of left toe perfusion, sensation, and movement to detect early compartment syndrome or cast pressure sores; patient educated to report any increasing pain, numbness, or coldness in the left foot
  3. Thromboprophylaxis: The patient is immobilized and has undergone lower limb surgery - consider low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) prophylaxis for DVT prevention during the immobilization period, particularly once transferred to a step-down setting
  4. Rehabilitation planning: Early physiotherapy consultation for upper limb strengthening, non-weight-bearing mobilization, and ankle range-of-motion exercises to begin after cast removal to prevent stiffness and muscle atrophy
  5. Post-traumatic arthritis prevention: Ensure anatomical reduction is maintained on follow-up X-rays; advise the patient on weight management and avoidance of high-impact activities during the healing phase to reduce cartilage loading
  6. GERD management: Maintain proton pump inhibitor throughout NSAID course; avoid NSAIDs once pain is adequately controlled with paracetamol alone
  7. Occupational safety: Advise the patient and employer regarding appropriate worksite safety measures and protective footwear to reduce the risk of repeat ankle injury upon return to construction work

16. Comments

Consistency of theoretical knowledge with the patient's actual clinical course:
Mechanism of Injury: The mechanism (entrapment/forced twisting at a construction site) is entirely consistent with the resulting ankle dislocation pattern. High-energy forced plantar flexion and rotation at the ankle produces the medial capsular tear and delta ligament rupture seen intraoperatively. This is a well-described injury pattern in occupational accidents.
Initial Management: Pre-hospital management was suboptimal in documentation - no immobilization splint was applied at the scene, and the patient was transported without a documented limb stabilization protocol. Theoretically, the injured limb should have been immobilized in a padded splint in the position found before transport to prevent additional neurovascular injury from ongoing displacement. However, in this case no worsening vascular injury resulted.
Closed Reduction Prior to Surgery: The emergency physician performed a closed reduction (traction-reduction) in the Emergency Department and achieved partial reduction with return of the dorsalis pedis pulse. This is the correct theoretical approach: vascular compromise from ankle dislocation is a time-sensitive emergency requiring urgent reduction, and an attempt at closed reduction should be made immediately without waiting for the operating theatre if vascular compromise is present.
Surgical Decision: Surgery was clearly indicated given the open joint nature of the injury (vet thuong thau khop) with confirmed capsular laceration and delta ligament rupture. Conservative management (casting alone) would be inadequate because: (1) the joint was contaminated and required irrigation and debridement; (2) the structural instability from complete delta ligament rupture required operative repair to restore joint stability and prevent chronic instability. The surgical approach taken is consistent with the standard management of open ankle dislocations.
Antibiotics: The use of Ceftazidime + Levofloxacin is appropriate for an open joint injury with potential polymicrobial contamination (including gram-negative and atypical organisms from the construction environment). This combination is more aggressive than the typical post-surgical antibiotic prophylaxis used for closed procedures, but is justified here by the contaminated open wound.
Postoperative Course: The stable postoperative course with progressive wound healing and intact neurovascular status is the expected trajectory following successful open reduction, debridement, and anatomical ligament repair in an otherwise healthy young patient. The absence of fever, signs of septic arthritis, or wound complications to date is consistent with appropriate surgical and antibiotic management.
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