18/05/2025
Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Hospital in Al-Khobar Performs Robotic Joint Replacement to End a Sexagenarian’s Struggle with Walking and Movement
Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Hospital in Al-Khobar Successfully Ends Years of Suffering Using Robotic Surgery TechnologyDr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Hospital in Al-Khobar has successfully ended years of suffering for a 60-year-old patient using Robotic Surgery technology. The patient had been experiencing severe and chronic pain in his left knee joint, which significantly limited his ability to walk, climb stairs, and carry out daily activities.Dr. Mohammed Sakeek, Consultant of Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement—who holds British and Canadian fellowships and is the head of the medical team—stated that the patient arrived at the clinic in a wheelchair. Upon reviewing his complaints, medical history, and conducting a clinical examination, it was found that he couldn’t bend his knee beyond 90 degrees. He also suffered from intense knee pain that disrupted his sleep and was reliant on a wheelchair for all movements. Additionally, the patient was obese and had several chronic diseases, including hypertension, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, gout, and osteoporosis—posing a significant challenge to the medical team.Dr. Sakeek explained that the patient underwent a comprehensive series of medical tests and digital X-rays from multiple angles of the knee joint, as well as laboratory analyses. The results revealed severe osteoarthritis, grade IV cartilage wear, and significant erosion in the surrounding cartilage of the left knee.After analyzing all diagnostic data, the medical team decided to proceed with urgent surgical intervention using advanced robotic technology. During the two-hour procedure, patient-specific data was input into the robotic system, which accurately mapped the knee joint, allowing for the precise selection and placement of a suitable prosthetic. This ensured highly accurate recovery outcomes tailored to the structure of the knee and surrounding tissues.Dr. Sakeek confirmed that the procedure was a complete success. Remarkably, the patient was able to walk on the same day of the surgery with the help of a physical therapist, just three hours post-operation. He received exceptional medical care for three days before being discharged. He returned to the clinic 10 days later walking on his own, completely pain-free, and had resumed his normal life.In conclusion, Dr. Mohammed Sakeek emphasized that the use of advanced robotic technology in joint replacement surgeries provides numerous benefits, including high precision, optimal placement of prosthetic joints, faster recovery, reduced postoperative pain, improved balance and flexibility, preservation of surrounding tissues, and extended lifespan of the artificial joint.
