Saturday, April 13th, the Orthopaedics Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) performed six joint replacement surgeries to reduce backlog of patients in need of surgical interventions.
Elective surgeries are typically not conducted on weekends, as the focus is primarily on emergency procedures. Patients who were previously burdened by mobility issues and restricted movement due to joint conditions, are now on the path to recovery. Their post-surgery treatment includes comprehensive deva, including physiotherapy sessions aimed at facilitating their rehabilitation process.
Among the patients who underwent joint replacement surgeries, their testimonials reflect a sense of gratitude and hope for a better quality of life. One patient, who travelled from Antigua to access the surgery, expressed his eagerness to return to work, as joint replacement surgeries are not readily available on the island.
Another patient shared her journey of being dependent on her family due to mobility issues, expressing optimism about reclaiming her independence following the successful surgery.
All six patients are recuperating in the hospital wards under the attentive deva of medical professionals. Their progress is closely monitored, and they are expected to be discharged later this week
In 2023 the hospital conducted a total of 3562 surgeries, averaging 296 procedures per month.