المملكة: After a quarter of a century of suffering, “Diriyah Hospital” restores movement to a forty-year-old patient
A specialized medical team completed Diriyah Hospital A patient in his forties suffered for years, through a precise surgical intervention aimed at treating advanced osteoarthritis in the joint The knee.
The operation conducted under the umbrella of the third Riyadh Health Complex was a complete success, as the patient was able to regain his ability to walk and leave the hospital the next day, which reflects the efficiency of specialized medical services and their keeping pace with the goals of health transformation.
The medical examinations diagnosed the patient’s condition with severe osteoarthritis that hindered his daily movement, as a result of complications from a surgical operation he underwent 25 years ago, which at that time required the installation of plates and screws. Metal.
Ending the patient’s suffering
The medical team, led by consultant orthopedic surgeon Dr. Hassan Al-Muallem, and specialist Dr. Muhammad Al-Mudaifer, developed a complex treatment plan to radically end the patient’s suffering.
The stages of surgical intervention began by removing the old metal blocks (plates and screws) with great professionalism, to prepare the joint for the next and most important therapeutic step.
The surgeons performed a complete replacement of the damaged knee joint with an advanced artificial joint, Within the services of the Center of Excellence for Joint Replacement and Surgery, to ensure the restoration of the vital function of the leg.
The patient showed a rapid response to medical intervention, as his health condition stabilized and he was able to bend the knee and walk with great flexibility, which allowed him to leave the hospital on the second day of surgery.
The patient is currently undergoing an intensive rehabilitation program under the supervision of physical therapists, to ensure complete recovery and enhance the muscle strength surrounding the new joint.
This achievement comes as confirmation of the qualitative development in Complex surgical operations performed by the third Riyadh Health Cluster, in an effort to raise the quality of life and achieve medical excellence in accordance with Vision 2030.
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