Regarding the hip replacement surgery on both sides in the same surgery using a direct front incision for a patient with necrosis of the femur head on both sides, Can Tho Central General Hospital said that BS CKII Huynh Thong Em - Director of the Trauma - Orthopedics Center has provided additional information about the disease.
According to doctors, brachial necrosis is common in men of working age, around 30–50 years old, and tends to rejuvenate in recent years.
Domestic studies also show that 80–90% of patients are male, of which alcohol abuse accounts for 75–85%, especially when combined with smoking, it will increase the risk of hip joint damage on both sides.
If not treated promptly, the disease can progress to femoral collapse and disability, many cases require hip replacement when they are still quite young. Hip replacement surgery by direct incision is a technique that requires highly experienced surgeons.
-align: justify; ">The advantage of this method is that there is no need to cut the muscle groups around the hip joint like the classic latter surgical method. Thanks to this, soft tissue is better preserved, patients experience less pain after surgery, quick movement recovery, and the risk of hip dislocation after surgery is very low" - Dr. Huynh Thong Em said.
With the patient lying on their back throughout the surgery process, the anesthesia and resuscitation team can monitor vital signs more conveniently, contributing to ensuring safety for the patient.
Experts say that the direct front incision is becoming increasingly popular in the world thanks to many advantages such as: Less muscle and soft tissue damage; reduced postoperative pain; early exercise recovery; reduced risk of dislocation after joint replacement.
Currently, the field of orthopedic trauma treatment is one of the strengths of Can Tho Central General Hospital, contributing to the task of better health care for people in the Mekong Delta.
The average number of surgeries per day is 25-30 cases, with most being complex techniques such as cervical spine surgery, hip replacement, knee replacement, or endoscopic ligament regeneration.
Previously, the Ministry of Health approved the policy adjustment, putting Can Tho Central Orthopedic Trauma Hospital, which has been invested in construction and basically completed, into a facility directly under Can Tho Central General Hospital.
