Mr. Dong, 52 years old, has been struggling with ankylosing spondylitis in his hip since childhood. Despite trying various treatments, he only experienced temporary pain relief. As the condition progressed, it caused deformities and limitations in his right hip joint, resulting in a shorter leg.
Under the care of Dr. Dang Khoa Khoa at the General Orthopedics Department of Tam Anh General Hospital, Mr. Dong underwent a successful artificial hip replacement surgery using the SuperPATH technique. This minimally invasive approach preserved soft tissues and allowed for a faster recovery. Rehabilitation post-surgery was crucial for restoring his mobility and improving strength and range of motion in his hip.
Following the surgery, Mr. Dong experienced immediate pain relief, balanced leg lengths, and improved mobility. He expressed regret for not having the surgery sooner given how simple it was and how quickly he recovered. Dr. Khoa emphasized the importance of preserving natural body parts and using surgery as a last resort when necessary.
Modern medical technology has made major surgeries like hip replacements less invasive and more effective, improving patients’ quality of life in the process.
Mr. Dong first developed ankylosing spondylitis at the age of 9 which caused joint pain, stiffness and limitations in mobility despite trying various treatments he only experienced temporary pain relief as his condition progressed it caused deformities and limitations in his right hip joint leading to a shorter leg.
Undergoing hip replacement surgery using the SuperPATH technique was a game-changer for Mr. Dong as it preserved soft tissues allowing for a faster recovery rehabilitation post-surgery was crucial for restoring his mobility and improving strength
