A 103-year-old man underwent hip surgery and made a quick recovery. The patient also kept chatting with the doctors throughout the surgery. Shamanna, who broke his left hip bone just four days ago, is already walking. "When can I go back home? Will I be able to go back and take my morning walk? Will I be able to spend time with my grandchildren and great grandchildren like before?" the centenarian asked the surgeons.
On Friday, Shamanna was also able to stand up and made attempts to walk. Speaking to DH about the case, Dr Thomas Chandy, chairman and Chief of Orthopaedics, Hosmat Hospital, said the patient was kept awake during the surgery to minimise risk.
"When on general anaesthesia, there is some amount of strain on the heart. We put him on Epidural Anaesthesia. This is a similar form of anaesthesia given to women during natural childbirth," said Dr Chandy, explaining that it only makes the hips numb. If patients this old are not operated upon to address the pain, it would minimise their movements, thus increasing the chances of bed sores.
Shamanna's broken hip fractures were operated upon by changing the ball surgically, according to doctors who treated him. Dr Ajit Benedict Royan said that Shamanna was admitted to the hospital on September 4 and underwent surgery the following day. "He had a fall at home and his family immediately rushed him to the hospital. Their family told doctors that the man was healthy even at 103 as he followed a strict diet, mostly comprising ragi. His staple food is ragi mudde, which is healthy and rich in calcium." added Dr Royan.
Dr Chandy said the incidence of fracture is high among those aged above 90. These patients also present many challenges, both in terms of medical co -morbidities and orthopaedic complications.
On Friday, Shamanna was also able to stand up and made attempts to walk. Speaking to DH about the case, Dr Thomas Chandy, chairman and Chief of Orthopaedics, Hosmat Hospital, said the patient was kept awake during the surgery to minimise risk.
"When on general anaesthesia, there is some amount of strain on the heart. We put him on Epidural Anaesthesia. This is a similar form of anaesthesia given to women during natural childbirth," said Dr Chandy, explaining that it only makes the hips numb. If patients this old are not operated upon to address the pain, it would minimise their movements, thus increasing the chances of bed sores.
Shamanna's broken hip fractures were operated upon by changing the ball surgically, according to doctors who treated him. Dr Ajit Benedict Royan said that Shamanna was admitted to the hospital on September 4 and underwent surgery the following day. "He had a fall at home and his family immediately rushed him to the hospital. Their family told doctors that the man was healthy even at 103 as he followed a strict diet, mostly comprising ragi. His staple food is ragi mudde, which is healthy and rich in calcium." added Dr Royan.
Dr Chandy said the incidence of fracture is high among those aged above 90. These patients also present many challenges, both in terms of medical co -morbidities and orthopaedic complications.
A 103-year-old man underwent hip surgery and made a quick recovery. The patient also kept chatting with the doctors throughout the surgery. Shamanna, who broke his left hip bone just four days ago, is already walking. "When can I go back home? Will I be able to go back and take my morning walk? Will I be able to spend time with my grandchildren and great grandchildren like before?” the centenarian asked the surgeons.
On Friday, Shamanna was also able to stand up and made attempts to walk. Speaking to DH about the case, Dr Thomas Chandy, chairman and Chief of Orthopaedics, Hosmat Hospital, said the patient was kept awake during the surgery to minimise risk.
"When on general anaesthesia, there is some amount of strain on the heart. We put him on Epidural Anaesthesia. This is a similar form of anaesthesia given to women during natural childbirth,” said Dr Chandy, explaining that it only makes the hips numb. If patients this old are not operated upon to address the pain, it would minimise their movements, thus increasing the chances of bed sores.
Shamanna’s broken hip fractures were operated upon by changing the ball surgically, according to doctors who treated him. Dr Ajit Benedict Royan said that Shamanna was admitted to the hospital on September 4 and underwent surgery the following day. "He had a fall at home and his family immediately rushed him to the hospital. Their family told doctors that the man was healthy even at 103 as he followed a strict diet, mostly comprising ragi. His staple food is ragi mudde, which is healthy and rich in calcium.” added Dr Royan.
Dr Chandy said the incidence of fracture is high among those aged above 90. These patients also present many challenges, both in terms of medical co -morbidities and orthopaedic complications.
On Friday, Shamanna was also able to stand up and made attempts to walk. Speaking to DH about the case, Dr Thomas Chandy, chairman and Chief of Orthopaedics, Hosmat Hospital, said the patient was kept awake during the surgery to minimise risk.
"When on general anaesthesia, there is some amount of strain on the heart. We put him on Epidural Anaesthesia. This is a similar form of anaesthesia given to women during natural childbirth,” said Dr Chandy, explaining that it only makes the hips numb. If patients this old are not operated upon to address the pain, it would minimise their movements, thus increasing the chances of bed sores.
Shamanna’s broken hip fractures were operated upon by changing the ball surgically, according to doctors who treated him. Dr Ajit Benedict Royan said that Shamanna was admitted to the hospital on September 4 and underwent surgery the following day. "He had a fall at home and his family immediately rushed him to the hospital. Their family told doctors that the man was healthy even at 103 as he followed a strict diet, mostly comprising ragi. His staple food is ragi mudde, which is healthy and rich in calcium.” added Dr Royan.
Dr Chandy said the incidence of fracture is high among those aged above 90. These patients also present many challenges, both in terms of medical co -morbidities and orthopaedic complications.