At Al-Kafeel Hospital.. Successful knee joint replacement surgery for a patient suffering from chronic diseases

A medical team at Al-Kafeel Super Speciality Hospital successfully performed a knee joint replacement surgery on a 63-year-old patient who was suffering from chronic diseases.

The orthopaedic and fracture specialist at the hospital, Dr. Ahmad Ni'ma Al-Taie, said that the patient was suffering from advanced rheumatism in her joints and chronic respiratory problems, including bronchiectasis and shortness of breath.

He added, given the patient's health condition, we formed a medical team that included a specialist in pulmonary and respiratory diseases, noting that the patient underwent extensive medical examinations before the operation.

Al-Taie pointed out that the operation was successful, and the patient was able to stand and walk the next day, and started physical therapy to regain her full movement. He noted that it is considered one of the rare and difficult surgeries due to the potential complications in such cases.