Jeon Won-joo, 86, Visits Hospital 4 Months After Hip Surgery: 'Knee Condition Like Someone in Their 60s'

On the 16th, actress Jeon Won-joo (86) visited the hospital four months after undergoing hip surgery, as seen on her YouTube channel 'Jeon Won-joo In-gong'.

Jeon Won-joo stated, "I am coming back four months after the surgery. The left leg that was operated on is fine, but the right leg feels a bit throbbing. I want to ask the doctor about this."

Regarding the emotions she felt during the hip surgery, Jeon Won-joo shared, "I was worried. While undergoing surgery, I wondered if I wouldn't be able to continue my life as a celebrity anymore, but it went well, so I am very happy. When people get older and go to alumni gatherings, everyone only talks about their surgeries. Many people show up using canes, so I am relieved that I don't have to use one. Still, I was anxious that the results might turn out poorly."

Upon reviewing the X-ray results, the doctor stated that the hip surgery was successful, which made Jeon Won-joo very happy.

The doctor reassured her, saying, "The condition of your knees is youthful. It is the condition of someone in their 60s. Many Koreans or Japanese people have bow-leggedness, but yours is straight without any bowing. Perhaps because of that, there is almost no change in the knee joints. There is only very mild arthritis."

However, the doctor noted that arthritis was found in the lumbar spine area and explained in detail, "Since you mentioned numbness in your right leg, we proceeded with an X-ray of your waist. Some arthritis has progressed in the lumbar region. There is also a slight misalignment between the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae. This is not due to trauma but is a degenerative change. Because the alignment is slightly shifted, it could be the reason for the symptoms in your right leg."

The doctor recommended exercises such as indoor cycling, swimming, aqua aerobics, and brisk walking. He also did not forget to mention the importance of eating a balanced diet. Jeon Won-joo expressed her determination for her health, saying, "I feel at peace. I had many worries because it was a surgery I received at an older age, but I feel relieved after hearing the doctor's words. I should do my stretching well and make sure to take my nutritional supplements."