Hip replacement surgery has become a more convenient and effective treatment option for patients with femoral head necrosis thanks to minimally invasive surgical techniques. These techniques have revolutionized the treatment of this serious complication, allowing patients to recover quickly and leave the hospital within 24 hours of hip replacement.
Femoral head necrosis is a serious complication that can lead to secondary osteoarthritis, head collapse, severe acetabular degeneration, and susceptibility to femoral neck fractures. In such cases, hip replacement surgery is the most effective solution to relieve persistent pain, restore movement, and prevent disability.
Dr. Nguyen Quang Ton Quyen, Deputy Department of Trauma and Orthopedics at Tam Anh General Hospital in Hanoi, explains how joint replacement surgery was once considered risky and required extended hospital stays of 5-7 days. However, with modern minimally invasive techniques such as DAA, ABMS, Bikini, and Superpath incisions, patients can now leave the hospital after just one night stay post-surgery and may even be discharged the next day.
There are three key factors that make outpatient joint replacement surgery possible: less general anesthesia requirement due to regional techniques; reduced procedure time and soft tissue damage through minimally invasive surgical techniques; and improved physical therapy and rehabilitation protocols that allow patients to stand up and walk within hours after surgery.
Outpatient hip replacement surgeries have been successful for many patients like Mr. Hoa and Mr. Truong at Tam Anh General Hospital in Hanoi. However, not all patients are suitable candidates for outpatient surgery based on various factors such as age, health status, and support system.
Before discharge from the hospital post-surgery
