Joint replacement surgery has come a long way in recent years, and now it is possible for patients with femoral head necrosis to undergo minimally invasive outpatient procedures. This treatment option has revolutionized the way we approach femoral bone diseases, making it possible for patients to recover quickly and leave the hospital within 24 hours of surgery.
Femoral head necrosis is a serious complication that can lead to secondary osteoarthritis, head collapse, severe acetabular degeneration, and susceptibility to femoral neck fractures. In such cases, hip replacement is the most effective solution to relieve persistent pain, restore movement, and prevent disability. With modern minimally invasive techniques such as DAA, ABMS, Bikini, and Superpath incisions, patients can experience less procedure time, soft tissue damage, and blood loss.
Dr. Nguyen Quang Ton Quyen from Tam Anh General Hospital in Hanoi explains how joint replacement surgery was once considered risky and required extended hospital stays of 5-7 days. However, with advancements in surgical techniques and rehabilitation protocols, patients can now leave the hospital after just one night stay post-surgery and may even be discharged the next day. The key factors that make outpatient joint replacement surgery possible include less general anesthesia use through regional techniques for better pain control and natural recovery post-surgery; minimally invasive surgical techniques that reduce procedure time and damage; and improved physical therapy and rehabilitation protocols that allow patients to stand up and walk within hours after surgery.
Outpatient hip replacement surgeries have proven successful for many patients like Mr. Hoa and Mr. Truong at Tam Anh General Hospital. However, not all patients are suitable candidates for this treatment option based on various factors such as age
