Tam Tri Quang Nam Hospital performs femoral intertrochanteric fracture surgery on 87-year-old patient

(QNO) - The Department of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Tam Tri Quang Nam General Hospital has just successfully performed a bone fusion surgery using PFNA intramedullary nails for an elderly patient with a femoral intertrochanteric fracture, marking a step forward in the application of minimally invasive surgical techniques locally.

Patient gets X-ray before surgery. Photo: BA

Accordingly, patient NVT, 87 years old, residing in Nam Phuoc (Duy Xuyen), was admitted to the hospital with severe pain and swelling in the left groin and was unable to move after a fall at home. The results of diagnostic imaging determined that the patient had a left femoral intertrochanteric fracture - a common injury in the elderly and potentially dangerous if not treated properly.

After an interdisciplinary consultation, the surgical team led by Dr. Nguyen Minh Lam - Head of Surgery Department - directly performed bone fusion surgery using Gamma PFNA intramedullary nails. This method was implemented using minimally invasive surgical techniques, using an orthopedic traction system and a modern C-Arm machine to ensure optimal accuracy.

According to Dr. Nguyen Minh Lam, this technique is currently considered one of the most advanced approaches in the treatment of femur fractures, especially in elderly patients, thanks to many outstanding advantages such as small incisions, limiting soft tissue damage; minimizing the risk of blood loss and infection; Preserving blood vessels that nourish the bone, helping the bone heal faster; Allowing patients to move early from the first day after surgery, reducing the risk of complications due to prolonged lying down such as pneumonia, pressure ulcers, thrombosis...

After that, patient T.'s health was stable, he was alert, the surgical wound was dry and beautiful, there were no signs of infection, and he was instructed in physical therapy in bed to restore motor function.

The successful implementation of modern bone fusion surgery techniques at Tam Tri Quang Nam General Hospital not only helps local people access high-quality medical services but also reduces the pressure on referrals to larger facilities. This is also a testament to the hospital's efforts to improve expertise, modernize techniques and put patients at the center of treatment activities.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/benh-vien-tam-tri-quang-nam-phau-thuat-gay-lien-mau-chuyen-xuong-dui-cho-benh-nhan-87-tuoi-3156371.html