Dimapur, July 30 (EMN): A surgery team headed by Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Martsuden successfully conducted a ‘Total Hip Replacement’ (THR) surgery on a 41 years old (male) at Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital (IMDH), Mokokchung, on July 26.
Medical Superintendent of IMDH, Dr. Medem said the surgery was the first of its kind at IMDH. He said the surgery was successfully undertaken involving 4 doctors along with two technicians and nurses by adding another feather for the IMDH.
Leader of the surgery team, Dr. Martsuden said that the patient had Arthritis hip problem when he was just 7 years old. Post operation his right leg was shorter by 3 inches. He said the patient after suffering for 34 years finally came forward to have the surgery done.
Mentioning his gratitude to the doctors, nurses and technicians involved in the surgery, Dr. Martsuden mentioned that it was through the encouragement and relentless support given by the Medical Superintendent IMDH, Dr. Medem, that he and his team had decided to take the bold step of conducting the major surgery.
