Ollier Arthrotomy

At the beginning of the 20th century, the French surgeon Ollier developed an operation to replace part of the damaged femur with a metal implant. Such operations were called "arthrotomy" or "case surgery" because doctors literally cut out part of the destroyed femur and inserted a metal implant in its place. Thus, a person could walk on his feet again without losing weight and “unloading” with the need to fix himself with metal devices. In some cases, the operation had a radical effect on the patient's health, which cannot but attract the attention of doctors, scientists and the public.

What is arthrotomy surgery? The arthrotomy treatment method gets its name from Greek words that translate as “incision” and “joint.” It is based on the principle that if there is a physical blockage in a part of the body, it can simply be removed so that the person becomes healthy again. The artirotomy process includes the following steps:

1. Preparatory procedures and planning of the operation. It begins with diagnosis, consultation with a doctor and a decision about surgery. The doctor discusses all medical aspects with the patient, including possible complications, risks and possible effectiveness of the method. The patient should also undergo a medical procedure that will improve his overall condition and reduce the likelihood of anesthesia and other possible side effects. Typically, the patient goes to the hospital where he undergoes a CT scan, ultrasound and other medical tests before he is ready for surgery. 2. Anesthesia is an important stage of the arthrotomy process. The patient takes a pain reliever before surgery, which reduces the sensation of pain during the surgical procedure itself. On the other hand, it may also slow down the patient's response to pain signals if unexpected situations arise. Once the patient is anesthetized, the anesthesiologist administers the anesthetic to prevent adverse reactions from exposure to the anesthetic during surgery. During its process, the doctor keeps the patient conscious through medication while using certain intravenous analgesics. 3. The surgical incision is the most difficult stage of the operation. This is the culmination of the arthrotomy intervention; the doctor opens the joint cavity through an incision in the skin. First, small incisions are made and widened until the joint is reached. It is important that the doctor does not damage the nerves or major arteries because they are vital components in the body. But even after the cavity is reached, the incision is still not completed because it is important to open access for the metal implant. At this stage, the patient is still under general anesthesia, as the surgeon needs to operate as carefully and professionally as possible. 4. Replacement of part of the hip. The doctor removes the damaged area of ​​the bone, replacing it with an artificial prosthesis. This process may take some time due to the complexity and skill of the surgeon required. But no matter