Scoliosis is not only a physical disease but also a serious threat to the patient's quality of life and overall health. If not detected and treated promptly, the disease can cause spinal deformity, affecting motor function, psychology and even life. Therefore, timely monitoring and surgical intervention are key factors to protect the future of young patients.
Doctor checks X-ray film before surgery
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Scoliosis surgery for a 15 -year-old patient
With the mission of taking care of the health of the military and civilians, recently, the spinal surgery for patient LHGH (15 years old, residing in Can Tho City) was successfully performed, continuing to mark important steps forward in the professional capacity of Military Hospital 121 in the field of spinal orthopedic surgery.
Before being admitted to the hospital, the LHGH patient had signs of abnormalities in the spine for about 2 years, but had not been treated. Recently, the right-sided hunchback condition has become more and more obvious, affecting the gait and mobility. Therefore, the family took the child to the 121 Military Hospital (Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City). After conducting X-rays and paraclinical tests, the doctor diagnosed the child with scoliosis, deviated to the right, limiting walking and movement.
Surgical team to correct scoliosis
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Although the patient is still able to walk, if the surgery is delayed, the risk of complications is very high. Not only does it affect motor function, the disease also has a strong impact on the child's psychology and aesthetics during the development stage. In this situation, Military Hospital 121 decided to hold a professional consultation, inviting leading experts in spinal surgery to assist.
Improve the quality of life for patients
Dr. Vu Viet Chinh, a pediatric scoliosis surgery specialist (member of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Spinal Surgery Association), participated in providing professional support. With extensive experience in the field of spinal surgery, Dr. Vu Viet Chinh, together with the Department of Neurosurgery of Military Hospital 121, planned the surgery in detail, from assessing the degree of scoliosis to the optimal correction plan.
Surgical team to correct scoliosis
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An important factor that cannot be missed in the surgery is anesthesia and resuscitation. The patient is only 15 years old, weighs 40 kg, and will have many risks during the anesthesia process. The team has planned carefully and in detail with the goal of absolutely safe anesthesia, ready to handle situations such as blood loss, large blood transfusion, prolonged prone ventilation and ensuring effective postoperative pain relief for the patient to recover quickly.
The surgery went smoothly after more than 3 hours, the patient was extubated in the operating room. The patient was painless, both legs were able to move well, creating an explosion of joy in the entire surgical and anesthesia team, an emotional moment, marking a success beyond expectations.
Patient's spine before and after surgery
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After surgery, the patient continued to be closely monitored in the Intensive Care Unit. Post-operative X-ray images showed that the spine had been corrected very well, no longer severely deformed as before. More importantly, there was no nerve damage, a vital factor in spinal surgery. The patient recovered smoothly, both legs moved normally and was discharged; the surgery was not only a technical success but also effective in improving the patient's quality of life.
Trusted address for people in the Mekong Delta
Colonel, Meritorious Physician, MD.CK2 Tran Manh Hung, Director of Military Hospital 121, emphasized that this is one of the successful scoliosis correction surgeries performed at Military Hospital 121. The surgery has affirmed the professional capacity of Military Hospital 121 in the field of spinal surgery.
Spacious and modern inpatient treatment area of Military Hospital 121
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In the coming time, Military Hospital 121 will continue to coordinate with Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedic Trauma Hospital to continue developing advanced techniques to improve the quality of treatment for patients and contribute to reducing treatment costs when surgeries are performed right in Can Tho City, without having to be transferred to a higher level.
"The success of the surgery cannot be separated from the harmonious coordination between specialties, the dedication of the medical team and the professional support from leading experts. The surgery has demonstrated solid professional capacity, readiness to accept complex cases and bring optimal treatment results. Military Hospital 121 has become a trusted address for people in the Mekong Delta region in the treatment of complex diseases. Scoliosis, although dangerous, can still be effectively treated if detected early and intervened promptly. The success of Military Hospital 121 is a strong affirmation: With dedication, high expertise and a sense of responsibility, ready to receive and excellently complete all assigned tasks", Dr.CK2 Tran Manh Hung clearly stated.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/benh-vien-quan-y-121-dieu-tri-thanh-cong-benh-cong-veo-cot-song-185250909194049385.htm
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