Archive · 21 Jul 2026
100-Year-Old Recovers After Complex Hip Surgery
A 100-year-old woman recently celebrated her birthday after successfully undergoing a complex hip replacement surgery at SPARSH Hospital in Bengaluru.
At the age of 99, she suffered a severe hip fracture, which is often very challenging to treat in elderly patients.
Despite her advanced age and a history of chronic bronchial asthma, a team of doctors at SPARSH Hospital performed a specialized surgery using advanced techniques.
The surgery was a success, and she was able to walk independently just three days later.
This remarkable recovery highlights the importance of timely medical intervention and advanced geriatric care in improving the quality of life for elderly patients.
A 100-year-old woman successfully underwent a complex hip replacement surgery at SPARSH Hospital, Yelahanka.
She suffered a displaced left femoral neck fracture with a complex subtrochanteric extension at the age of 99.
Her advanced age and history of chronic bronchial asthma made the surgery high-risk.
The medical team performed a long-stem, distal-fixing bipolar hemiarthroplasty, allowing her to walk independently three days post-surgery.
Her recovery underscores the importance of timely surgical intervention and multidisciplinary care in geriatric patients.
- Who
- A 100-year-old woman with a history of chronic bronchial asthma
- What
- Successfully underwent a complex hip replacement surgery
- When
- At the age of 99, before her 100th birthday
- Where
- SPARSH Hospital, Yelahanka, Bengaluru
- Why
- To treat a displaced left femoral neck fracture with a complex subtrochanteric extension
Proponents of Advanced Geriatric Care
Skeptics of High-Risk Surgeries in Elderly
Effectiveness of Advanced Geriatric Care
Proponents of Advanced Geriatric Care
Advanced geriatric care and timely surgical intervention can significantly improve mobility and quality of life in elderly patients, even in high-risk cases.
Skeptics of High-Risk Surgeries in Elderly
High-risk surgeries in elderly patients may not always be justified due to potential complications and the patient's overall health condition.
- Patient Age
- 100 years
- Hospital
- SPARSH Hospital, Yelahanka
- Surgery Type
- Complex hip replacement surgery
- Recovery Time
- 3 days post-surgery
- Medical Condition
- Displaced left femoral neck fracture with complex subtrochanteric extension
- Comorbidities
- Chronic bronchial asthma
- Surgeon
- Dr. Venugopal N
- Anesthesiologist
- Dr. Thirunavukkarasu Sivaraman