Arthritis, especially atrophy and knee joint, is a common disease in the elderly, causing pain, limited mobility and seriously affecting the quality of life. However, many elderly people are still afraid of treatment, especially joint replacement surgery.
According to Dr. CKII Phung Cao Cuong, Deputy Head of the Department of Orthopedic Trauma - burns - Sports Medicine, Hospital 199 (Ministry of Public Security), up to 70 - 80% of people over 60 years old suffer from diseases related to osteoarthritis, in which the knee and hip joints are the two most severely affected locations. However, most patients hesitate in treatment because they think that their old age is not suitable for surgery, or are afraid of risks and complications after surgery.
A typical case is Mr. Nguyen Van H (82 years old, residing in Quang Nam), who suffered from severe hip dementia and had limited walking for 2 years. After having a hip joint replaced at Hospital 199, he sat up on his own and took the first steps just 8 hours after surgery. She can now walk gently in her home yard and is no longer dependent on relatives.
Before, I thought I had to stay in one place for the rest of my life. Now I can go to the garden and go to the pagoda by myself. It was so much fun! - Mr. H shared after the surgery.
Dr. CKII Phung Cao Cuong added that the unit has received many elderly patients who are in pain, unable to walk, have to use a wheelchair or lie in one place. When consulted for joint replacement surgery, they often refuse because they are worried. But after the successful implementation and recovery, most people said: I wish I had surgery sooner! Those successes urge doctors to convey the message: Old age is not a reason for suffering, but must be treated properly. With the development of modern medicine, this concept is gradually changing and Hospital 199 is one of the leading units in applying advanced joint replacement techniques for the elderly, helping them recover quickly and live healthier.
In the past 2 years, the Department of Orthopedics - burns - Sports Medicine, Hospital 199 has implemented many modern joint replacement techniques, bringing very positive results such as: Replacing the hip joints and knee joints with less aggression, preserving maximum tissue and healthy bones; Applying multi-tissue pain relief technology. During the rapid recovery process, patients can exercise within 6 - 12 hours after surgery, about 24 - 48 hours of discharge.
