Recently, Mr. H.Q.Diệu (80 years old) unfortunately encountered a traffic accident while traveling on the road. Immediately after the incident, the patient was discovered at the scene by medical staff from Hong Bang International University Hospital, who provided immediate first aid and dispatched an ambulance to take him directly to the hospital's Emergency Department. At the time of admission, the patient was in a state of enduring severe pain in the right hip area, and the foot showed signs of external rotation due to deformity.
Optimal treatment plan and surgery with the support of the 3D C-arm image intensifier system
According to Specialist Doctor I Lê Công Thiện, Department of Neurosurgery - Orthopedics, for cases of intertrochanteric femoral fractures in the elderly, the preferred treatment method is internal fixation surgery using an intramedullary nail with a cephalomedullary screw or hip replacement (partial/total) for cases with very poor bone quality.
Through intensive examination and comprehensive assessment, the team noted that the elderly man's bone quality was still quite good. This was an important basis for the doctors to decide on the method of intramedullary nailing with a cephalomedullary screw, helping to limit blood loss and create a foundation for the postoperative mobility recovery process.
The surgery was performed on a specialized orthopedic traction table under the support of the 3D C-arm system, helping Orthopedic surgeons accurately control every reduction maneuver and place the intramedullary nail in the correct position without damaging surrounding soft tissue structures.
Mobility recovery after 24 hours: Preventing long-term immobilization complications for the elderly
For an 80-year-old patient, prolonged immobilization after surgery always carries many dangerous risks such as embolism, stasis pneumonia, or pressure ulcers. Just 24 hours postoperatively, Mr. H.Q.Diệu was instructed to sit up and begin taking his first steps with a walker.
Early mobility recovery not only helps the patient effectively reduce pain and regain confidence but also thoroughly prevents dangerous postoperative complications.
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