Mr. Hanh, 61 years old, had been living with osteoarthritis in both knees for the past two years. The pain and difficulty walking had severely impacted his daily life. After consulting with Doctor Le Dinh Khoa, Head of the Department of Joint Reconstruction at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, it was determined that Mr. Hanh’s osteoarthritis had progressed to a severe stage, causing almost complete cartilage destruction and leading to bone-on-bone contact, joint stiffness, limited movement, and significant pain.
Doctor Khoa recommended artificial knee replacement surgery to alleviate pain and restore mobility for Mr. Hanh. However, due to underlying health conditions such as ischemia, diabetes, and long-term gout, the surgery was performed on one knee first. Using advanced TraumaCad software, the doctor analyzed X-ray images to determine the appropriate type of artificial joint for Mr. Hanh’s body.
The surgery involved removing damaged bone ends and replacing them with artificial materials to prevent bone-on-bone contact and reduce pain. Following successful recovery in his first knee replacement surgery, Mr. Hanh underwent early exercise and a multi-modal pain relief method to aid in his recovery process. He was discharged from the hospital on the 5th day post-surgery, able to walk without assistance and with minimal pain in the operated knee.
A month later, Mr. Hanh underwent a second knee replacement surgery due to successful recovery from his first operation. Doctor Khoa emphasized the importance of early detection and proper treatment for knee osteoarthritis in preventing complications and disability. Minimally invasive surgical techniques and advanced artificial joints offer effective treatment options for patients like Mr. Hanh who suffer from severe osteoarthritis
