Phu Yen General Hospital deploys knee replacement technique

A 70-year-old patient underwent knee replacement surgery at Phu Yen General Hospital. Photo: HOANG VU

According to Dr. Cao Quang Nhat, Head of the Department of Trauma Surgery - Orthopedics, hip replacement surgery has been performed routinely at Phu Yen General Hospital. Some knee replacement surgeries have also been performed here but have not become routine. With the professional support of Dr. Nguyen Cao Vien - one of the leading experts in the field of microsurgery and joint replacement surgery in Vietnam, the team of doctors of the Department of Trauma Surgery - Orthopedics at Phu Yen General Hospital has learned a lot of knowledge and experience, improved their expertise, and improved their skills in the field of trauma surgery - orthopedics.

After transferring knee replacement techniques, on the morning of May 22, at the regular professional meeting of Phu Yen General Hospital, Dr. Nguyen Cao Vien presented 2 topics: Some issues on knee replacement surgery and Application of arthroscopy in orthopedics. This is an opportunity for the staff and medical staff of Phu Yen General Hospital to update new knowledge, learn from the experience of a leading expert, and improve their professional capacity. Patients in Phu Yen can access modern joint replacement techniques right at Phu Yen General Hospital at a reasonable cost, without having to go to large centers for surgery, saving time and money.

Source: https://baophuyen.vn/xa-hoi/202505/benh-vien-da-khoa-phu-yen-trien-khai-ky-thuat-thay-khop-goi-c342304/