104-y/o citizen undergoes a double knee replacement surgery - Hiranandani Hospital Powai

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A 104-YEAR-OLD CITIZEN OF SAUDI ARABIA UNDERGOES
A DOUBLE KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY IN
THE HIRANANDANI HOSPITAL IN POWAI
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At the age of 104, Tahir Ali Alhashim, a Saudi
Arabian national, underwent a successful
bilateral knee replacement surgery at Dr. LH
Hiranandani Hospital Powai on September 1. Tahir
had been bedridden for the past five years due to
advanced osteoarthritis, which led him and his
son to seek medical advice.
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Despite being blind, Tahir had always maintained
an active and independent lifestyle. After
consulting various doctors, the consensus was
that knee replacement surgery could offer a
solution, but his age posed concerns. Tahirs
elder son, Dai Ali Al Hasim, accompanied him to
Mumbai and, determined to relieve his fathers
pain, they sought the expertise of Dr. Sanjeev
Jain, an orthopaedic and joint replacement
surgeon.
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In Dr. Jains 32-year career, he had encountered
only a handful of senior citizens above 95 years
undergoing bilateral knee replacement
surgery. Tahirs case was unique as he became the
first person above 100 to undergo such a
procedure, and remarkably, both knees were
replaced simultaneously. Dr. Jain emphasized
Tahirs exceptional positivity and overall good
health, with blood pressure being his only
concern.
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Dr. Jain noted a growing trend, with 1520 of
his knee replacement patients now being 81 years
or older. He attributed this to increased life
expectancy. However, challenges arise when
patients have multiple underlying health issues.
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Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Bhosale, director of
arthritis and joint replacement at Nanavati Max
Hospital Vile Parle, explained that for
patients above 90 years, surgery is typically a
last resort. The priority is managing their
conditions medically. If a patient proves
medically fit on various grounds, including the
ability to tolerate anesthesia and the surgical
process, potential for rehabilitation, current
mobility, and more, then surgery may be
considered.
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Dr. Bhosale highlighted an increasing demand for
knee and hip replacement surgeries among elderly
patients. He shared a recent success story of a
94-year-old man who regained mobility
post-surgery. He also advised preventative
measures inside the house, such as installing
handles and anti-slip mats in bathrooms, and
promptly cleaning water spillages to prevent
accidents.
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THANK YOU
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