Hip replacement helps 85-year-old man regain mobility after femoral neck fracture

A seemingly simple collision while cycling caused Mr. T.D.U. (85 years old, living in Ho Chi Minh City) to break his femur, making him unable to stand up or walk. This is a serious injury for the elderly, and can cause disability if not treated promptly.

Upon admission, doctors at Thuan My ITO Dong Nai Hospital discovered that he also had chronic kidney failure and iron deficiency anemia, increasing the risk of complications during treatment.

The surgery was directly performed by Dr. Hoang Duc Manh, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, with a partial hip replacement plan - a solution to help patients recover mobility early and limit complications due to prolonged lying down.

Just 3 days after surgery, the old man was able to walk with a support frame, was mentally stable and had normal activities.

Dr. Manh guides the patient to walk after surgery.

According to Dr. Hoang Duc Manh, treating femoral neck fractures in the elderly not only requires precise surgical techniques but also close coordination between surgery and internal medicine to help patients mobilize early, avoiding complications such as pneumonia, pressure ulcers or venous thrombosis.

Previously, a 104-year-old man - the oldest patient ever to undergo surgery at the hospital - also had a successful partial hip replacement.

Thuan My ITO Dong Nai Hospital

With a team of experienced doctors in the field of orthopedic trauma and a system of modern equipment, Thuan My ITO Dong Nai Hospital is becoming an address to receive and treat many complicated trauma cases, especially cases of hip and knee replacement, bone fixation and post-operative rehabilitation.

Effective treatment right at the local level helps patients in the Dong Nai area avoid having to transfer to a long-distance facility, reducing costs and optimizing treatment time, contributing to helping patients maintain a healthy and safe active life.

Thuan My ITO

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