Mr. Hai, a 25-year-old man from Hanoi, regularly consumed large amounts of alcohol, leading to blockage of his blood vessels and necrosis of the femoral heads on both sides. This condition required him to undergo hip replacement surgery.
Living in Son La and working as a driver, Mr. Hai had been experiencing hip pain for the past two years. The pain made it difficult for him to perform everyday tasks such as getting in and out of his car or riding a motorbike. He also struggled to sit comfortably and experienced insomnia due to the increasing pain at night. Despite taking medication, his condition did not improve, and he could barely walk.
On April 27, Deputy Head of the Department of Trauma and Orthopedics at Tam Anh General Hospital in Hanoi, Dr. Nguyen Quang Ton Quyen, diagnosed Mr. Hai with end-stage necrosis of the femoral head and recommended bilateral hip replacement surgery. Dr. Quyen attributed Mr. Hai’s condition to alcohol abuse, which had caused damage to the femoral head.
The surgery was performed using the Superpath incision technique, a minimally invasive approach that reduces pain, soft tissue damage, and infection risk. Thanks to this technique and a comprehensive rehabilitation program, Mr. Hai was able to walk without crutches and resume his daily activities within two weeks of the surgery.
Dr. Quyen emphasized the importance of lifestyle changes to prevent femoral head necrosis, such as reducing alcohol consumption, quitting smoking, and maintaining a balanced diet. Early treatment and intervention can help manage the condition effectively and avoid the need for surgery in some cases.