German-English Medical Translation
Original German medical document
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Diagnoses: Status post external ORIF [open reduction and internal fixation] of a bimalleolar right upper ankle joint fracture (in the USA, on December 13, 2013). --> at the current time, imminent danger of impaired wound healing / soft tissue edema with blistering.
Medical history: Patient referred by Dr. Braun. On December 12, 2013 (12:00 p.m.), the patient sustained a bimalleolar upper ankle joint fracture. After closed repositioning, surgery was performed at 2:00 p.m. the next day (during honeymoon in Philadelphia, USA) --> afterwards, there was significant soft-tissue edema. On December 14, 2013, the patient flew back with a circular cast on --> extreme pain was experienced inside the cast --> initial appointment with Dr. Braun. --> No records from the USA are available. December 18, 2013 --> Referral because of imminent danger of impaired wound healing / soft tissue edema. --> X-ray tests at Dr. Braun’s office --> Fibular plate and 2 adjustment screws over the lateral malleolus and screw osteosynthesis over the medial malleolus. --> presently receiving antibiotic therapy from Dr. Braun. Allergies: bee stings Secondary diagnoses: none Medication: no medication at home --> for pain, Ibuprofen 800 / additional pain medication / Clexane 40, 0-0-1 subcutaneous/PPI [per primam intentionem = healing by primary intention].
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