Support assistive devices and orthopedic tools for meritorious people in Ho Chi Minh City

The program is coordinated by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Home Affairs and localities to support meritorious people in need of assistive devices and orthopedic devices.

As a direct participant in the examination, Dr. Huynh Van Phi, an orthopedic and rehabilitation specialist, said that within the framework of the program, wounded soldiers were invited to come for a screening examination to assess the condition of their stumps, muscles, bones and joints to determine the appropriate type of prosthesis. Participating in the examination were rehabilitation specialists, orthopedic and rehabilitation technicians.

War invalids are examined at VietHealth Clinic

During the visit, wounded soldier Tran Vo Kieu (born in 1943, residing in Tan Phu district), who lost a leg in the Binh Gia campaign in 1965, could not help but be moved. He recalled his journey of decades with a prosthetic leg from the early days of designing it himself by hand using aluminum and plastic, to now having access to a modern generation of prosthetic legs that are lighter, more flexible and more convenient. Previously, he received support from the state to install a prosthetic leg periodically, replacing it every 3 years.

Now, Ho Chi Minh City has implemented a special policy to support the cost of compensation, helping him and other war invalids have more conditions to install new generation prosthetic limbs, which are lighter and more flexible. "This policy shows the humane concern of the Party, the State and Ho Chi Minh City. What we always want is to have access to new technology, to make life more convenient and less dependent on family," Mr. Kieu shared.

Mr. Kieu (left) waits for his turn to see a doctor.

War invalid Tran Van Dung (born 1965, Tan Binh district), was injured while fighting on the Cambodian battlefield in 1984. The city supported him with a prosthetic leg and has maintained a replacement every three years since then.

Having worn a prosthetic leg for 40 years, Mr. Dung said that the prosthetic leg is essential to his daily life. Thanks to it, he can walk, work, drive, and do household chores more easily. Without the prosthetic leg, going out or moving around would be very difficult.

Doctor Huynh Van Phi examines wounded soldier Tran Van Dung

This time, he was supported to install a prosthetic leg through a special policy of Ho Chi Minh City. The examination process also left many good impressions. “The procedure is quick and convenient, the disabled soldiers are given the opportunity to make prosthetic limbs. When trying on the leg, if there is anything inappropriate, the technician will advise and make adjustments immediately. I am really happy to have such a good leg installed,” Mr. Dung shared.

THU HOAI

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/ho-tro-phuong-tien-tro-giup-dung-cu-chinh-hinh-cho-nguoi-co-cong-tai-tphcm-post798273.html