Ministry of Health
A medical team at Damad General Hospital managed to perform a closed reduction operation and internal fixation by means of a gamma nail, for a fracture in the neck of the femur of an 82-year-old woman.
Jazan Health Ministry said that the injured person fell to the ground, which led to a fracture of the upper part of the left femur. She was received in the hospital emergency room, and the necessary tests were conducted, as it was found that she had a fracture, in addition to having diabetes and high blood pressure.
And Jazan Health indicated that the case was discussed by orthopedic doctors in the hospital with the medical administration and the hospital administration, and it was decided to perform the surgery in the hospital, due to the existence of prior cooperation with King Fahd Central Hospital with a weekly visit to some consultant doctors to perform such qualitative operations in the hospital without the need to transfer it, what It contributes to reducing the burden on patients, reducing waiting lists, and contributes to training and developing the technical skills of doctors and health practitioners. The surgery was successfully performed, confirming that the patient’s health condition is stable.
2023-08-13 11:52:13
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