"Grandpa, lift your leg, how does it feel?" In the ward of Hainan Chengmei Hospital, medical staff are gently assisting Grandpa Liu with postoperative rehabilitation training. This nearly 100-year-old man was recently bedridden due to a hip fracture, and even simple turning over was a challenge.
Nowadays, under the dedicated treatment of the orthopedic team at Hainan Chengmei Hospital, Grandpa Liu has successfully overcome the extremely high age barrier, which is considered a "forbidden zone" for surgery by the medical community. He has successfully undergone a hip replacement surgery and is experiencing rapid recovery post-operation.
The dilemma of fractures in elderly patients: bed rest or surgery?
Grandpa Liu fell down accidentally, causing severe pain in his right hip and unable to stand. After examination, he was diagnosed with "right intertrochanteric fracture of the femur". This type of fracture is known as "the last fracture in life", which is particularly dangerous for elderly patients.
"Conservative treatment requires long-term bed rest, which is prone to complications such as bedsores, pneumonia, and thrombosis, any of which can be fatal," Liu's family members recalled. "But the surgical risk is equally high, with anesthesia, surgery, and recovery... every step is heart-wrenching."
With multi-disciplinary support, we provide "tailored" surgical solutions
Just when the family members were at a loss, they learned that Professor Peng Hao, an orthopedic expert from the People's Hospital of Wuhan University, was serving as a specially-appointed expert at Hainan Chengmei Hospital.
Professor
Peng Hao and Professor Wang Kuai-sheng, the director of the Orthopedic
Department at Hainan Chengmei Hospital, immediately organized a
multidisciplinary consultation, collaborating with the Anesthesiology
Department, Cardiology Department, Interventional Department, and Respiratory
Medicine Department to conduct a comprehensive evaluation. They formulated a
personalized hip replacement plan for Grandpa Liu and prepared a full set of
emergency response plans.
(During the surgery by the orthopedic team)
The surgery was jointly performed by Professor Peng Hao and Director Wang Kuai-sheng. The surgical team, relying on their skilled techniques, successfully completed the hip replacement surgery in just one hour. During the operation, the patient's vital signs remained stable with minimal bleeding. After the surgery, the patient quickly regained consciousness and successfully overcame the challenges of the operation. The next day, the patient was able to stand and walk with the assistance of a walker.
"Advanced age is not an absolute taboo" relies on technology and collaboration
"Advanced age is not an absolute contraindication for surgery. The key lies in precise assessment, exquisite technique, and team collaboration," said Professor Peng Hao. With 42 years of experience in the field of orthopedics, he has pursued further studies in Japan and Germany, gaining extensive clinical experience in complex joint replacement and revision surgery. Many patients from Hainan have traveled to Wuhan specifically to seek his medical advice.
The success of this surgery also benefited from the efficient collaboration between the orthopedic department and the multidisciplinary team at Hainan Chengmei Hospital. On January 23rd, two female patients in their eighties specifically came for treatment due to femoral neck fractures. Thanks to the precise treatment by the team, both patients recovered well after the surgery.
It's not just about surgery, but also a manifestation of systematic medical capabilities
The
Orthopedics Department of Hainan Chengmei Hospital has always been committed to
building a platform for the diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis in
elderly patients with high risks. Relying on the multidisciplinary
collaboration mechanism and the advantages of high-quality expert resources, it
continuously enhances the comprehensive treatment capability for complex cases.
The success of the hip replacement surgery for an elderly patient not only demonstrates the strong technical capabilities of the hospital's orthopedic department, but also signifies a new level of overall strength in the hospital's emergency and critical care treatment, as well as geriatric orthopedic diagnosis and treatment.
Expert Introduction
Peng Hao
Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor
Special Guest Expert of Hainan Chengmei Hospital
Medical expertise
Professor Peng Hao has been deeply involved in the diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint diseases for 42 years, and possesses extensive clinical experience, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of joint diseases. He specializes in complex artificial hip and knee replacements as well as joint revision surgeries. His clinical focus includes: the stepwise treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head, surgical treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) arthritis, stepwise treatment for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis of the knee joint, a series of surgeries for hip fractures (acetabulum, femoral neck, femoral trochanter), and limb-sparing surgery for tumors around the hip and knee joints.
Clinic Hours
Professor Peng Hao regularly provides outpatient services at Hainan Chengmei Hospital. For specific outpatient information, please follow the official account of Hainan Chengmei Hospital on WeChat.
Wang KuaiSheng, Chief Physician
Orthopedic Director, Professor
High-level talents in Hainan Province
Medical expertise
He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic-related diseases such as hand injuries, congenital hand deformities, nerve injuries, vascular injuries, tendon injuries, wrist diseases, peripheral nerve diseases, osteoarthritis, and lumbar diseases. He possesses extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of trauma diseases such as limb trauma and limb fractures. With microsurgical techniques, he is proficient in performing microsurgical orthopedic repair surgeries related to nerve, vascular, and tendon injuries, flap repairs, scar plastic surgery, and other microsurgical procedures.
Clinic Hours
Tuesday all day (Hainan Cancer Hospital outpatient clinic)
Thursday morning and Friday all day (Hainan Chengmei Hospital outpatient clinic)