Decade of Unresolved Pain: The Story of Mr. Than’s Untreated Hip Joint Condition

Mr. Than, a 32-year-old individual, has been dealing with degenerative and ankylosing spondylitis of the hip joint for over a decade. As a result, he has deformed bones, low legs, and high legs, with his right hip joint completely stiff and unable to lift his legs, causing curvature of the spine. Despite being diagnosed with this condition more than a decade ago and recommended surgery by his doctor, he has not undergone treatment due to various reasons, which have significantly impacted his daily life.

On April 12th, M.D. Dang Khoa Khoa, the Head of the General Orthopedics Department at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, emphasized the complexity of Mr. Than’s condition. The prolonged adhesions, stiffness and severe degeneration in his hip joint without proper treatment have led to various complications such as spine curvature, pelvis tilting