From Limping to Jumping: How a Minimally Invasive Artificial Hip Replacement Transformed Mr. Dong’s Life

As a child, Mr. Dong, now 52 years old, was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis of the hip. Over time, his condition worsened and caused him to limp with legs that were 4 cm apart. However, after undergoing an artificial hip replacement using the SuperPATH incision technique at Tam Anh General Hospital, he is now able to walk normally.

Suffering from hip ankylosing spondylitis since the age of 9, Mr. Dong experienced severe pain and stiffness in his joints that limited his ability to run, jump or engage in heavy work. Despite trying various medications to alleviate the pain, his condition continued to deteriorate leading to deformities in the right hip joint and a shorter right leg. A recent MRI revealed severe right hip osteoarthritis due to years of adhesive inflammation.

Under the care of MSc.BSc.CKI Dang Khoa Khoa, Head of the Department of Trauma and Orthopedics at Tam Anh General Hospital, Mr. Dong underwent a right artificial hip replacement using the SuperPATH incision technique. This minimally invasive method preserved soft tissues, muscles, and joint capsules resulting in quicker post-operative recovery. Customized TraumaCad software was employed to select an artificial joint that matched the patient’s body ensuring optimal outcomes.

Post-surgery Dr Hoc emphasized the importance of rehabilitation for patients like Mr Dong to restore gait improve muscle strength increase joint mobility and reduce post-operative complications . Within three days of surgery , Mr Dong experienced significant relief from pain regained easily walkable legs and was discharged from hospital .