New Treatment Option: Minimally Invasive Surgery to Alleviate Grandma's Long-Term Pain

Grandma Lin, who is 80 years old, has been suffering from severe pain in her left knee for over six months, which has hindered her ability to walk. Consequently, she visited the outpatient clinic for treatment. Following an examination, it was determined that her left hip joint had undergone significant degeneration.

Grandma Lin, who is 80 years old, has endured severe pain in her left knee for over six months and has been unable to walk. Consequently, she visited the outpatient clinic for treatment. After an examination, it was determined that her left hip joint had severely degenerated, necessitating total hip replacement surgery. Another grandmother, 76-year-old Grandma Zhang, has suffered from knee degeneration for many years and is also unable to walk; however, she is hesitant to go to the hospital. Her lifestyle habits further increase her risk of bone injuries.

Later that day, following the minimally invasive surgery at our hospital, both grandmothers were able to walk with the assistance of walkers. They could also lift their thighs and step forward, achieving a normal walking gait. One to two days post-operation, wound pain and mobility were no longer issues, allowing everyone to return home for recuperation. Because minimally invasive surgery affects fewer muscle groups, it significantly reduces muscle pain compared to traditional surgery. This leads to a decreased difficulty in rehabilitation and greatly enhances the patients' willingness to get out of bed and walk, thereby reducing the duration and proportion of time patients spend bedridden. Dr. Yang noted that minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgeries involve smaller incisions, less tissue damage, reduced pain, minimal bleeding, rapid postoperative recovery, and shorter hospital stays, making it the preferred approach in the new generation of joint replacement surgery.