In the sweltering summer of 2026, the FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico is in full swing. While the whole world fixates on football stars on the green pitch, 48-year-old Faruk, a former professional footballer from Bangladesh, has claimed victory in the most crucial extra-time match of his life, with full support from the orthopedic team at Foshan Chancheng Hospital.

(Photo: The patient takes a group photo with the FIMC medical team)

1. An Old Pitch Injury That Held Him Back for Three Decades

Faruk was once a professional footballer. A knee ligament injury sustained mid-match marked the start of chronic agony that plagued him for the next 30 years. As his condition deteriorated over time, constant pain, limited mobility and difficulty climbing stairs severely disrupted his work and daily life.

“Over the past 30 years, I’ve consulted countless doctors and tried all kinds of treatments, yet never found a truly effective solution,” Faruk recalled, describing years of helplessness and confusion. As a former athlete, he held exacting standards for the precision of knee treatment and postoperative recovery outcomes. It was only after his brother reached out to Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital (hereinafter referred to as Foshan Chancheng Hospital) through various channels that this drawn-out “extra-time match” finally saw a glimmer of hope.

2. Robotic Technology Delivers Precise Clinical Assistance

After admission, the medical team led by Dr. Li Zhaohui, Director of the Department of Orthopedics at Foshan Chancheng Hospital, conducted a comprehensive assessment of Faruk’s condition. Given his long medical history, complex lesions and severe joint deformity, the team formulated a personalized treatment plan for robot-assisted right total knee arthroplasty (surface replacement).

(Photo: Intelligent robotic navigation enables precise surgical manipulation during the procedure)

This is not cold machinery operating independently; instead, surgeons wield an “intelligent navigation system”. Preoperatively, 3D CT scans reconstruct bone models. During surgery, the robotic arm pinpoints the exact osteotomy angle and implant position with millimeter-level error margin, while maximally preserving ligaments and muscle tissue.

“Before the operation, doctors walked me through all the advantages of robot-assisted knee arthroplasty in detail. Unlike conventional surgery, it delivers pinpoint accuracy comparable to satellite navigation. I felt instantly reassured,” Faruk stated.

3. Standing 6 Hours Post-Surgery: Witnessing “Chancheng Hospital Speed”

What truly astonished Faruk was the moment he stood upright just six hours after surgery.

“The operation wrapped up smoothly at noon. By around 6 p.m. the same day, I was able to stand and walk with the aid of a walker. After that, the nursing team visited my bedside daily to guide me through gradual lower-limb mobilization step by step,” Faruk said emotionally. “I immediately video-called my family back in Bangladesh to share the great news—they’ve been worried sick for decades, and their hearts can finally rest easy.”

(Photo: Medical staff guide the patient to take his first out-of-bed walk after surgery)

4. A Foreign Land, Yet a Warm Haven Like Home

Advanced technology heals physical ailments, while humanistic care soothes the soul. Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital’s Fosun Chancheng International Medical Center (FIMC) assigned a Bangladeshi international patient coordinator exclusively for Faruk, delivering seamless end-to-end support covering examination bookings, on-site interpretation, catering arrangements and daily bedside care.

(Photo: The patient communicates with his Bangladeshi international patient coordinator)

The cozy medical environment and meticulous, thoughtful care erased his sense of unfamiliarity and anxiety in a foreign country, wrapping him in warmth akin to home.

5. Share My Story With More People

Free from three decades of persistent pain, Faruk expressed sincere gratitude to all medical staff for their attentive care and professional treatment, and wholeheartedly recommended Foshan Chancheng Hospital to overseas patients suffering from joint disorders.

“If my story can embolden anyone who’s endured years of joint pain, it’s well worth sharing,” Faruk remarked with a smile, adding, “Don’t just take my word for it. Come visit Foshan Chancheng Hospital in person, see for yourselves, and experience its professionalism and heartfelt warmth firsthand.”

Faruk left China not only with a pain-free knee, but also with unwavering trust in Chinese medical services. As one of Guangdong Province’s first pilot hospitals for international medical services, Foshan Chancheng Hospital will continue to bridge distant lands with precise medical technology and warm every patient’s heart through full-cycle, all-round care.