“WHEN IT COMES TO JOINT REPLACEMENT, I FEEL SAFE AND CONFIDENT CHOOSING THIS HOSPITAL!”
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Author: BỆNH VIỆN ĐA KHOA QUỐC TẾ NAM SÀI GÒN
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12/09/2023
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Postoperative complications are a major concern in hip replacement surgery, especially among the elderly. That’s why thorough, compassionate medical consultation is crucial before making the decision to proceed with surgery.
Recently, Mrs. L.T.K., 77 years old from District 8 (Ho Chi Minh City), fell from a high chair at home and landed heavily on a hard surface. She immediately experienced sharp pain in her left hip and was unable to sit or walk. Her family brought her to the Orthopedics & Traumatology Department at Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital the same day.
Recently, Mrs. L.T.K., 77 years old from District 8 (Ho Chi Minh City), fell from a high chair at home and landed heavily on a hard surface. She immediately experienced sharp pain in her left hip and was unable to sit or walk. Her family brought her to the Orthopedics & Traumatology Department at Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital the same day.
“Our entire family always chooses this hospital whenever we need medical care”, shared Mrs. K.’s daughter. “Everyone from the youngest to the oldest has been examined here. The moment we heard my mother fell, we brought her in without a second thought”.
After examination and X-rays, doctors diagnosed a femoral neck fracture in her left hip. Although advanced in age, Mrs. K. was in relatively good health — alert, independent prior to the fall, and with stable lab results. With the family’s consent, the orthopedics team quickly performed a partial hip replacement surgery.
The surgery was completed in just one hour. By postoperative day 2, Mrs. K. began walking around her hospital room with a walker. One week later, she was walking independently with no pain or stiffness. Physical therapy specialists provided her with home-based rehabilitation instructions to support long-term recovery over the coming weeks and months.
Another case involved Mr. H. V. V., a patient from Dong Thap Province, who had suffered from avascular necrosis of the femoral head for over a year, resulting in a limp and limited mobility. Despite medication, his condition showed no improvement. He decided to undergo surgery at Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital.
“I’ve traveled all the way from Dong Thap to Ho Chi Minh City several times for treatment at Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital, and I’m always satisfied”, Mr. V. shared. “I had my left hip replaced 8 months ago, and the experience was amazing — no pain and a fast recovery. That’s why I came back to have my right hip done”.
According to Dr. Son Tan Ngoc, Specialist Level I, who performed the surgery, both hips were affected by osteoarthritis, but the left hip deteriorated faster, which is why it was replaced first. The team then proceeded with surgery for the remaining necrotic femoral head.
Hip and knee replacement surgeries at Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital offer multiple benefits:
- Shorter surgical time
- Precise joint exposure with minimal soft tissue damage
- Lower risk of infection
- Reduced hospitalization and pain
- Stable joint replacement, enabling early physical therapy
- Cost-effective outcomes for patients
Thanks to advanced surgical equipment and attentive physiotherapy guidance, most patients can begin walking with a frame within 2 – 3 days and are typically discharged within 6 – 7 days. After 4 – 6 weeks, they are able to walk and resume normal activities without assistance.
A standout feature of joint replacement treatment at this hospital is the seamless collaboration between departments: Orthopedics & Traumatology, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, Imaging, and Laboratory Testing. This closed-loop care model ensures optimal outcomes, from preoperative evaluation through postoperative recovery and long-term follow-up.
Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital accepts both public health insurance and private health insurance.
Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital
No. 88, Street No. 8, Trung Son Residential Area, Binh Hung Commune, Ho Chi Minh City.
Hotline: 18006767
info@nih.com.vn
Last updated: 17:09 07/08/2025
