Mr. Edward Massaquoi’s Hip Replacement Surgery: A Journey from Sierra Leone to India
Hospital: Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj
Treatment: Hip Replacement Surgery
Native Country: Sierra Leone.
Doctor: Dr. Manoj Miglani
Name: Mr. Edward Massaquoi
Mr. Edward Massaquoi, a patient from Sierra Leone, West Africa, came to India with his wife for hip replacement surgery.
Initially, he had low back pain for a 2-year duration that had worsened over the past 9 months with radiation to the soles of both feet. As a result, temporary urine retention had started that worsened gait difficulty and hip pain. Those symptoms were having a severe impact on activities of daily living.
Mr. Massaquoi had tried several medications to get relief from pain, but none of them were working properly as per his condition. After undergoing several tests, he was diagnosed with Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Bilateral Hip Avascular Necrosis.
“Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A condition where the spinal canal narrows, putting pressure on nerves and causing pain and mobility issues.
“Bilateral Hip Avascular Necrosis: The death of bone tissue in both hips due to lack of blood flow, leading to pain and joint dysfunction.
“Before my hip replacement surgery, I was not even able to move my lower body and therefore I was lying in bed the whole time. If I needed to go to the washroom, my wife was there to take care of me and help me go to the bathroom. It was a very difficult time for me and my family. The pain was unbearable, and I had lost hope of ever walking again,” said Mr. Massaquoi.
With those conditions, doctors suggested hip replacement surgery, but the cost in his own country was out of his budget. In the scope of affordable yet effective treatment, he got to know about India, a well-known hub for all kinds of medical treatment.
After extensive research, Mr. Massaquoi got connected with Medsurge India, a leading medical tourism company in India, to provide assistance and guidance related to affordable medical treatment for patients. Medsurge India consulted him with a renowned orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Manoj Miglani for his hip replacement surgery.
“The moment I arrived in India, I felt reassured by the professionalism and care of Medsurge India. Also, Dr. Manoj Miglani explained the procedure to me in detail, and I was confident that I was in good hands,” he shared.
The surgery was successfully performed, and within a few days, Mr. Massaquoi was able to stand and take his first steps with the help of a walker.
After weeks of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, Mr. Massaquoi regained his mobility and independence. Now, he can walk on my own without any support. He is incredibly thankful to Medsurge India and Dr. Manoj Miglani and his team for their expertise and care.
He hopes his story will inspire others who are suffering from similar conditions to seek medical treatment in India.
