Cooperation with Japan: Enhancing knee replacement technique without tendonectomy

3 years of cooperation with Japanese experts to receive and improve modern knee replacement techniques

Knee osteoarthritis is a common bone and joint disease that causes pain, limits movement and greatly affects the patient's quality of life. When the disease progresses, knee replacement surgery is considered an effective solution, helping to reduce pain and restore mobility.

Prof. Takafumi and Dr. Le Quang Huy performed knee replacement surgery without cutting the tendons.

With the goal of updating advanced knee replacement techniques and improving the quality of treatment. Since September 2023, Hong Ngoc General Hospital has cooperated with Prof. Dr. Hirnaka Takafumi to transfer the method of knee replacement without tendonectomy. This technique is considered a step forward in the world 's joint replacement revolution, applied in many countries such as the US, Europe and Japan.

Up to now, doctors at Hong Ngoc General Hospital have successfully performed hundreds of knee replacement surgeries using the kinematic alignment technique without cutting the tendons.

According to Dr. Le Quang Huy (Head of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Department - Cranial Nerves, Hong Ngoc General Hospital - Phuc Truong Minh): "Compared to previous surgical methods, this knee replacement technique can replace 2 joints at the same time in the same surgery, with many advantages: preserving tendons and natural axes of movement of the knee joint, less blood loss, small incision, movement 1 day after surgery, can be applied to the elderly, with underlying diseases".

Annual cooperation between Professor Takafumi and Hong Ngoc General Hospital

Not only mastering the technique, Hong Ngoc General Hospital is also a pioneer in applying the MicroPort Dynamic Axis Alignment (USA) in joint replacement surgery. "This instrument is considered the "golden ruler" to help shape the bone head precisely to the millimeter, without affecting the structure and function of the tendon, muscle, and ligament system. Ensuring the artificial joint fits the leg axis, restoring the physiological curvature, avoiding the risk of misalignment and knee deformity", Dr. Le Quang Huy shared.

This strategic cooperation program not only aims to improve treatment efficiency for patients, but also demonstrates the sustainable development orientation of Hong Ngoc General Hospital, aiming to become a prestigious center for orthopedic trauma and joint surgery in Vietnam.

Realizing the dream of having normal legs for patients with degenerative and deformed joints

By mastering the method and applying specialized instruments, Hong Ngoc General Hospital has successfully performed surgery on hundreds of cases, opening the door of hope for many patients with degenerative and deformed knee joints.

One typical case is patient Do Xuan Giang (47 years old) who had severe joint deformity due to chronic gout, his knee was bent so much that he had to walk "sideways like a crab". When he learned that Hong Ngoc General Hospital applied a new knee replacement technique that could replace 2 joints in one surgery, he came for a check-up and decided to have surgery to regain mobility.

After surgery, the patient can move and walk normally.

After more than 2 hours of surgery under the professional advice of Prof. Takafumi, Dr. Le Quang Huy and his team removed the urate crystals, the artificial joint was placed to fit the leg axis, preserving the tendon system. "After only 1 day of surgery, I can straighten my leg, no longer in pain after many years. It feels like I have been reborn for the second time", Mr. Giang emotionally shared.

With outstanding advantages, the method of knee replacement without tendonectomy is also the optimal solution for cases with complications and requiring knee replacement surgery.

In the case of Ms. Oanh (63 years old), her knee joint "slipped" out of its socket 5 years after surgery, causing her leg to become deformed and she had to completely depend on a wheelchair to move.

In this case, Dr. Le Quang Huy and his team removed the old knee joint using a kinematic alignment technique without cutting the tendons. At the same time, they used a long-shaft hinge joint to increase stability. After only 2 days of surgery, Ms. Oanh was able to walk easily, and 5 days later she was able to move without a frame.

Patient Oanh returned for a check-up 1 month after surgery to treat complications of joint drift with Dr. Le Quang Huy.

Continuing the success of previous years, on November 27-28, 2025, Professor Takafumi continued to coordinate with Hong Ngoc General Hospital to perform knee replacement surgeries without tendonectomy.

This is a testament to Hong Ngoc's relentless efforts in connecting the best of international medicine, bringing high-quality healthcare services closer to the community.

Patients in need of knee examination and surgery, please contact:

- Department of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Cranial Nerves, Hong Ngoc General Hospital, Phuc Truong Minh

- Address: No. 8 Chau Van Liem, Tu Liem, Hanoi

- Hotline: 0912 002 131/ 0949 646 556

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