90-year-old Grandpa Wang has suffered from joint pain for a long time because of severe knee osteoarthritis. However, with the help of orthopedic and joint doctors from Hunan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, he bravely underwent artificial knee replacement surgery, successfully got rid of the pain, and regained the happiness of his old age.
Grandpa Wang was a sports-loving activist when he was younger, but as he grew older, he gradually developed knee problems.
In recent years, his knee pain has become more and more severe, and even affected his daily life. After trying various conservative methods to no avail, Grandpa Wang came to the Department of Bone and Joint of Hunan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine after being introduced by others.
After a detailed examination and evaluation, Deputy Chief Physician Zhang Jun believed that Grandpa Wang was very suitable for artificial knee replacement surgery.
However, Grandpa Wang and his family were worried about the risks of surgery and postoperative recovery. Dr. Zhang Jun patiently explained to Grandpa Wang and his family the principle and process of the operation, as well as the hospital's rich experience and successful cases in surgery.
After careful consideration, Grandpa Wang and his family decided to trust the doctor and bravely undergo the operation.
Before the operation, the team led by Director Liu Zhihao formulated a thorough surgical plan and a first-class plan for Grandpa Wang. During the operation, Director Liu Zhihao's exquisite skills and the tacit cooperation of the team made the operation go very smoothly.
After the operation, Grandpa Wang was under the careful care of the medical staff, and he was very fast. and decided to have a joint replacement surgery on the other leg a few months later.
Director Liu Zhihao introduced that artificial knee replacement surgery is to remove the damaged knee joint surface and replace it with artificial joint components to achieve the purpose of relieving pain and improving joint function.
For severe knee osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis and other diseases, resulting in severe pain and dysfunction of the knee joint, and conservative ** is ineffective, artificial knee replacement surgery can be considered.
At present, the effect of artificial total knee replacement is certain, mature and reliable, and the risk is controllable, but a 90-year-old patient like Grandpa Wang is currently the first case in Hunan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Age is not an absolute contraindication, as long as the physical condition allows, and actively accept the scientific **, you can overcome the pain and regain your health.
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