Medical history

Over time, the injured knee began to worsen: constant pain, swelling, and limited mobility appeared.

In 2023, his condition significantly deteriorated, and Dmytro sought medical help. Examinations revealed serious joint damage that requires staged surgical treatment.

As of today, he has already undergone two complex surgeries. Treatment is ongoing — two more operations and a long course of rehabilitation still lie ahead.

This is the only chance to restore knee function, relieve constant pain, and regain the ability to walk normally.

Dmytro spent years defending his country, not sparing his own health. Now he needs support to complete his treatment.

Every contribution is a step toward his recovery.

Diagnosis

Chronic injury of the medial collateral ligament — the inner ligament of the knee was damaged in the past, and its последствия remain to this day.

Anterior instability — the knee has lost stability, causing a feeling that the leg may “give way.”

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis of both knee joints — gradual destruction of the joint cartilage after injury.

This means: both knees are severely damaged, the joints have lost stability and normal function, causing pain and limiting movement.

• constant or recurring pain
• cracking or grinding in the knee
• swelling
• limited range of motion
• difficulty walking

Taken together, this represents a chronic condition that will continue to worsen without proper treatment.

What can help

Total knee replacement of both joints — surgeries in which the damaged joints are replaced with artificial ones.

What this means:

• the knees can no longer function properly on their own
• damaged parts of the joints are removed
• artificial components are implanted
• this provides a chance to reduce pain and restore the ability to walk

This is complex but necessary treatment, without which recovery is not possible.

A long rehabilitation phase will also follow, which is critical for restoring mobility and stability.

Why support matters now

Treatment has already begun, but several critical stages are still ahead. The timing of the next surgeries will directly affect how fully knee function can be restored.

Your support makes it possible to continue treatment without interruption and complete the full path to recovery.

This is a chance to walk without pain and live a full life again.