ISLAMABAD: Orthopaedic surgeons at Pak-China Friendship Hospital Islamabad (PCFHI) have successfully performed a complex limb-saving operation on a young man who sustained a severe leg injury in a road traffic accident, providing him with an opportunity to recover without permanent disability.
According to hospital sources, the hospital, managed by the Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN), received the patient with a severe open comminuted tibia fracture, in which the shinbone was shattered and had broken through the skin, posing a high risk of permanent disability.
To stabilize the fractured bone and save the injured limb, the medical team performed an Ilizarov fixation procedure, involving the application of a specialized external frame under general anaesthesia.
The operation was led by orthopaedic surgeons Dr Muhammad Danish Khan, Faculty Chair, and Dr Wajahat Kamal, Head of Orthopaedics. The anaesthesia team, comprising Dr Sidra, Dr Rida and Dr. Sundus, also provided support during the procedure.
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hey said the patient’s family appreciated the continued support and investment of the government and the Health Department in modern healthcare facilities.
They said the successful partnership between the government and IHHN was enabling patients to access advanced and life-changing trauma care free of cost.
The hospital said the patient was in stable condition and recovering well following the successful operation.