Konyang University Hospital announced on the 17th that the orthopedic team led by Professor Kim Kwang-kyun successfully performed hip joint replacement surgery on a super-aged female patient aged 106 (actual age 108). The patient recently suffered a hip fracture after a fall, experiencing severe pain and walking difficulties. However, it was reported that both the family and the patient hesitated to undergo surgery due to her advanced age.

Elderly hip fracture patients often have comorbidities such as hypertension, heart failure, angina, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, chronic lung disease, and depression, leading to hesitation regarding surgery. Delaying surgery can significantly increase the risk of complications such as pneumonia, pressure sores, thrombosis, urinary tract infections, sepsis, and delirium.

In response, Konyang University Hospital activated a multidisciplinary consultation system involving anesthesiology, cardiology, and pulmonology to thoroughly assess the patient's health status and develop a precise surgical plan. The surgery was safely conducted on the 9th, two days after the fall. The patient is currently recovering without complications and is gradually regaining walking ability through rehabilitation therapy.

Professor Kim stated, “Surgery on elderly patients carries risks, but a systematic consultation system and prompt early surgery can provide new hope for the patient's life. We aim to offer patient-tailored medical services using extensive clinical experience, specialized medical staff, and the latest robotic artificial joint surgical equipment.”

Professor Kim also gained attention in 2013 for successfully performing hip joint replacement surgery on a 100-year-old grandmother who suffered a hip fracture.

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