Recently, a lady from Venezuela sought treatment at Huadu District People's Hospital of Guangzhou due to unbearable pain from a sudden lumbar vertebral fracture. The hospital's spine surgery team relieved her suffering and helped her regain mobility.

While bending over to lift an object, this woman suddenly experienced severe pain in her lower back, instantly unable to stand or move. As the pain worsened and disrupted her daily life, her family accompanied her to the Spine Surgery Department of the Huadu District People's Hospital of Guangzhou for treatment.

After comprehensive examinations and professional evaluation, she was diagnosed with an osteoporotic vertebral fracture. Given the severity of her pain and the urgency of her condition, doctors recommended prompt intervention to quickly alleviate suffering and prevent complications.

After the woman was assessed, the spine surgery team developed an individualized minimally invasive treatment plan tailored to the patient's age, physical status, and characteristics of the condition. They performed a percutaneous vertebroplasty. This procedure does not require major surgery; instead, bone cement is precisely injected into the fractured vertebra through a tiny puncture site. It offers advantages such as minimal trauma, reduced bleeding, quick recovery, and a high safety profile.

During the surgery, the medical and nursing team operated with precision and seamless coordination, completing the procedure smoothly. This not only effectively relieved the patient's severe pain but also preserved spinal function to the greatest extent possible, laying a solid foundation for quick postoperative recovery.

Due to the language barrier, the nursing team communicated patiently with the patient via translation software, arranged daily care in combination with her dietary preferences, and provided attentive care throughout. The patient's pain subsided rapidly after the operation with reduced reliance on painkillers, and she was soon able to get out of bed and return to normal activities. When discharged, she held the medical staff's hands tightly and praised "Very good" repeatedly, expressing her sincere gratitude and recognition.

Very good！外国友人在这里治好了腰椎病

近日，来自委内瑞拉的外籍女士因突发腰椎骨折疼痛难忍，来到广州市花都区人民医院求医。脊柱外科团队为她解除病痛、重获腰椎健康。

一次寻常的弯腰搬物，让这位外籍女士突发剧烈腰背部疼痛，瞬间无法站立、难以活动。在疼痛难以忍受、生活严重受影响的情况下，家人陪同她来到广州市花都区人民医院脊柱外科就诊。

经全面检查与专业评估，患者被确诊为骨质疏松性椎体骨折，痛感强烈、病情紧急，需要及时干预，才能快速缓解痛苦、避免并发症发生。

接诊后，脊柱外科团队结合患者年龄、身体状况与病情特点，制定了个体化微创治疗方案，实施椎体成形术。该术式无需大开刀，仅通过微小穿刺口，将骨水泥精准注入骨折椎体，具有创伤小、出血少、恢复快、安全性高等优势。

手术过程中，医护团队操作精准、配合默契，全程顺利完成，既高效解除了患者的剧烈疼痛，又最大程度保护脊柱功能，为术后快速康复奠定了坚实基础。

因语言不通，护理团队借助翻译软件耐心沟通，结合外籍患者饮食习惯做好生活照料，全程细致陪护。术后患者疼痛迅速缓解，无需依赖药物，很快便可下床活动、恢复如常。出院时，她紧握医护人员的手，连声称赞“Very good”，表达由衷谢意与认可。

文、图｜王沫依 刘聪
翻译｜郑书悦
审校｜盛嘉