FMC Ikole conducts successful knee replacement surgery

Less than six months into its operations, the Federal Medical Centre, Ikole-Ekiti, in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, has successfully performed a total knee replacement surgery.

The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Professor Dare Ogunlusi, who disclosed this to newsmen, explained that the surgery was performed on a 72-year-old woman who had been battling knee pain for years.

Ogunlusi noted that the patient started walking three days after the operation, adding that the procedure was carried out by experienced and competent experts in the field.

He revealed that the hospital was established by the federal government to provide quality and affordable healthcare services, urging people to take advantage of the opportunity to address their health challenges.

Ogunlusi stated that facilities in the hospital have been upgraded to meet global best standards and to help deliver quality healthcare services to patients.

He commended President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Health Professor Ali Pate, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, and others for their commitment and efforts in improving the standard of healthcare for the people.

According to him, “On Saturday, February 1, 2025, we performed what is called a total knee replacement, a surgical procedure that replaces a damaged knee. We had a 72-year-old woman who had been in pain in her left knee, making it difficult for her to walk.

“FMC Ikole is just about six months old, but I think it is remarkable that we have already performed surgery of this magnitude.

“I want to quickly say that the woman started walking just three days after the surgery, which shows the level of success of the procedure.

“We are bringing advanced treatment to the doorstep of Ekiti people and beyond. We are glad to be starting on a strong note.

“We are not going backward; we are looking forward and aiming to do more for the people. We want to inform the public that FMC Ikole is open for advanced surgeries—not just ordinary treatments. We are ready.”

He further stated, “It is not as if we are breaking new ground, but what we are doing is bringing competent professionals from wherever they are to provide services that will help humanity by restoring life and hope to the people.

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“With our dedicated team of staff here, we are ready to provide patients with excellent care. We want to create a neat and clean environment while rendering quality medical care to every patient, along with good working conditions for our staff.

“In orthopedic and trauma care, we will continue treating patients and aspire to become the hub for handling all related medical cases.”

Regarding plans to expand the hospital’s services, the CMD said, “Let me say that we will soon launch an infertility clinic. In our society, when married couples struggle to conceive, they often face stigma. In most cases, infertility treatment is handled by the private sector, but we are making it a public sector initiative where people can come and receive solutions to their reproductive health challenges.”