Prime Hospital successfully performs first bilateral knee replacement surgery

Prime Hospital, one of the UAE's leading health care providers, has marked a first in its history with the successful performance of its first-ever bilateral total knee replacement surgery.
Dr Azam Badar Khan, a specialist in the field of joint replacement and also a highly experienced surgeon, operated recently on a wheelchair-bound UAE resident suffering from severe fixed flexion, obesity and varus deformity at the Prime Hospital in Dubai.
According to the patient's medical history, the patient had suffered from extreme pain in her knees, which gradually progressed to an inability to walk in the course of the last three years. Hoping to see her walk again, the patient's husband brought her to Prime Medical Hospital to check on possible treatment that she can undertake.
"The patient had only 20-80 ROM, which is called a 20 degree fixed flexion deformity. This is a condition wherein patients cannot make their knees straight beyond 20 degrees. In this case, the patient could only bend up to 80 degrees with severe varus bowing deformity," Dr Azam said.
During the surgery, Dr Azam and his team aimed at correcting the deformity and contractures were also looking to put back full range of movement on both of her limbs - properly aligning and balancing them at 100 per cent. The surgery was to be followed by intensive rehabilitation and physical therapy sessions to help the patient recover and regain use of her legs.
Post operation, Dr Azam has reported that the patient's recovery was well on track. She first started walking with the aid of a walker on the first day after surgery and after four days of physiotherapy, the patient has started walking unassisted.
"We are very happy for the patient who has not only regained her ability to walk but has also found new confidence in facing life ahead for her. This landmark achievement fully complements our vision to offer the most effective treatment outcomes through the best professionals," said Riaz Khan, general manager of Prime Hospital in Dubai.