中山大学孙逸仙纪念医院关节外科副主任许杰：在连南大地书写“医者仁心”

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the efforts of Xu Jie and his team from Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital in providing urgent medical care and establishing a long-term healthcare initiative in the remote Lian Nan region, addressing the challenges of limited medical resources and high prevalence of joint diseases [1][10][11]. Group 1: Emergency Medical Response - Xu Jie and his team raced against time to provide emergency treatment for a post-operative patient experiencing severe swelling, suspected to be deep vein thrombosis, which could lead to fatal pulmonary embolism if not treated promptly [4][5][6]. - A multidisciplinary remote consultation was initiated, leading to a collaborative effort with experts from Guangzhou to develop a treatment plan, resulting in a successful filter placement surgery that stabilized the patient's condition [7][8]. Group 2: "Walking New Power" Initiative - The "Walking New Power" public medical assistance project was launched in October 2024 to address the high incidence of joint diseases in Lian Nan, where local medical resources are limited [12][10]. - This initiative, supported by various governmental and medical institutions, aims to provide free surgical procedures for eligible local patients, promoting ethnic exchanges and cooperation through healthcare [14][15][22]. Group 3: Training and Capacity Building - Xu Jie leads a series of training activities to enhance the skills of local medical teams in advanced joint repair techniques, establishing a solid foundation for the long-term development of joint disease treatment in Lian Nan [18][19]. - Since the project's inception, over 10 training sessions have been conducted, covering nearly 90 local medical institutions and training more than 500 healthcare personnel, thereby creating a comprehensive service model for joint disease treatment [27][29]. Group 4: Impact on Local Healthcare - The initiative has significantly improved the local hospital's capacity to perform joint surgeries, with 50 patients successfully undergoing hip and knee joint replacement surgeries, leading to substantial improvements in their quality of life [33][34]. - Xu Jie emphasizes the importance of continuous medical support, advocating for a combination of "blood transfusion," "blood replenishment," and "blood production" strategies to ensure sustainable healthcare improvements in the region [53][59]. Group 5: Recognition and Future Plans - The "Walking New Power" project was recognized as a model case for promoting ethnic unity and healthcare collaboration, contributing to the dual strategies of "Healthy China" and "Ethnic Unity" [71][72]. - Future plans include exploring remote consultations and AI-assisted diagnostics to ensure long-term benefits for the local population, while also enhancing the research capabilities of local medical staff [55][56].