Arthritis has become a common problem these days, especially affecting older people. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi achieved a big success by performing a double knee replacement surgery on an 85-year-old patient with severe arthritis. This condition had made it hard for him to move and affected his life for the last ten years.
Many famous hospitals had refused to operate on both his knees. Finally, he reached out to Dr. Anant Kumar Tiwari, the head of the Joint Replacement Centre at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. Dr. Tiwari and his team took on this difficult surgery using special techniques that caused little blood loss and allowed for quick recovery. Despite the patient’s age and past medical issues, like heart and spine surgeries, Dr. Tiwari and his team successfully completed the operation to reduce pain and help him move again.
“Given the patient’s age and the severity of arthritis, this surgery was both challenging and critical for improving his quality of life,” stated Dr. Anant Kumar Tiwari. “We recommended simultaneous surgery on both knees to expedite recovery and minimize overall healing time, taking into account his existing medical conditions,” he added.
The surgery took place on June 25th. The patient showed amazing progress, standing and walking the next day. After staying in the hospital for a week with careful post-operative care, he was discharged with better movement and no pain.
“The joy and relief expressed by the patient and his family upon seeing him walk pain-free were truly heart-warming,” added Dr. Tiwari. “It reaffirms our commitment to providing comprehensive care and leveraging medical advancements for the benefit of every patient, regardless of age.”
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This successful surgery highlights the importance of early medical treatment and personalized care for elderly patients with severe arthritis. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital continues to lead in knee replacement surgeries, making sure patients get the best treatment and can live independently again.