102-year-old survives 2-hour hip surgery in Kolkata

KOLKATA: Doctors in a private hospital in Kolkata conducted a complex hip-joint surgery on a 102-year-old patient. Preeti Gupta had a remarkable

recovery

and doctors were able to discharge her two days after the operation.


The

centenarian

, a resident of Gariahat, had fallen at home a few days ago and sustained femoral neck fractures on the right side of her hip. Her family was worried she would contract Covid if taken to a hospital. But they changed their mind seeing her in pain. They took her to a few hospitals where doctors gave different opinions, which confused them.

Gupta was eventually taken to AMRI Hospitals

Dhakuria

on September 29 and was admitted under consultant orthopaedic surgeon Ritwik Ganguly. Considering her age, doctors explained to the family the pros and cons of surgery and traction. Even though the family was apprehensive, Gupta was affirmative. “The surgery was complex because of her age and existing health conditions,” said Ganguly.

The orthopaedic surgeon called in specialists from

cardiology

, anaesthesia and internal medicine given that Gupta has several age-related issues, including cardiac issues, hypertension and diabetes. The team of specialists gave a nod after assessing her condition and the surgeon fixed the fracture by a nailing system in a two-hour surgery. “She has remarkable mental strength. We are amazed that she readily agreed to the surgery. There was no complication post-surgery and she was able to sit up the next day,” said Ganguly.

“I am happy with the way Ganguly treated me,” said Gupta before her discharge.