Female patient C.T.H (49 years old, Dong Thap province) came to Xuyen A Vinh Long Hospital (Vinh Long province) for examination with pain and limited mobility of both hip joints for many months. She had been treated in many places but the condition did not improve. The patient's pain increased, affecting her walking and daily activities.
The doctor determined that the patient had severe bilateral femoral head necrosis (both femoral heads were severely deformed and stuck to the acetabulum). The patient was indicated for hip replacement.
The patient underwent a total right hip replacement first. After the surgery, the patient's pain was greatly reduced. After 3-4 days, the patient was able to walk on his own.
According to Dr. Pham Van Thang - Deputy Head of Orthopedic Trauma Department, Xuyen A Hospital, Vinh Long, femoral head necrosis is a condition in which the femoral head is damaged and deformed due to many causes such as necrosis due to lack of blood supply, trauma, consequences of infection, etc.
This condition causes prolonged pain for the patient, affecting walking, daily activities, work, and even lifelong disability.
Hip replacement surgery is a highly effective treatment method, helping patients relieve prolonged pain, helping patients move early and reintegrate into the community.
