A 28-year-old man, Mr. Tinh, who suffered from ankylosing spondylitis and femoral head necrosis for over 10 years, can now straighten his leg after successful surgery.
Mrs. Mai, 61, whose knee joint was damaged and leg bent backward, requiring a wheelchair, can now walk again after doctors performed a joint replacement.
Due to the nature of my work, I often sit for long periods and lift heavy objects, and my doctor warned me about the risk of a herniated disc. Why is this the case, and how can I prevent it? (Thanh Tuan, Binh Duong)
Pain in the sacrococcygeal region, buttocks, thighs, and lower back, potentially radiating to the legs, along with limited movement, are common indicators of sacroiliitis.