C-arm application in orthopedic trauma surgery: Connecting knowledge, mastering modern technology

On August 9, 2025, at Hong Ngoc - Phuc Truong Minh General Hospital, the international conference with the theme "Application of C-arm in orthopedic trauma surgery practice" took place successfully, gathering more than 100 leading domestic and international experts and doctors.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Kim Trung delivered the opening speech at the Workshop.

The event was accompanied by Siemens Healthineers and representatives of prestigious orthopedic trauma centers from Austria, Japan, Taiwan (China) and Vietnam, creating a quality professional forum, updating advanced medical technology trends, and opening up many opportunities for in-depth cooperation between countries.

In the context of modern medicine increasingly prioritizing precise, minimally invasive treatments and shortening recovery time, C-arm equipment, especially 3D C-arm integrated with artificial intelligence, has become an indispensable tool in the orthopedic trauma operating room.

However, to effectively exploit this technology in each specific case is still a big challenge, requiring professional exchange and experience sharing among clinicians, biomedical engineers and international experts.

Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Associate Professor, Dr. Ha Kim Trung, Deputy Medical Director of Hong Ngoc - Phuc Truong Minh General Hospital, said that this workshop is a valuable opportunity for Vietnamese doctors to approach and master advanced surgical techniques in the world .

He emphasized that, in addition to investing in modern facilities and updating new technology, Hong Ngoc always focuses on training a team of highly qualified doctors, ready to apply optimal surgical techniques, aiming to become the leading orthopedic trauma center in Vietnam, meeting international standards.

The conference program took place with 7 in-depth presentations and 2 online surgeries from the operating room, providing a panoramic picture of modern orthopedic trauma treatment trends.

Opening the presentation, Prof. Dr. Dietmar Krappinger, Deputy Director of the Level 1 Orthopedic Trauma Center, Innsbruck Medical University, Austria, presented the minimally invasive acetabular fracture treatment technique under the guidance of a fluoroscopy screen, affirming the essential role of 3D imaging in determining injuries and navigating instruments accurately, especially in complex injuries.

The workshop brought together leading experts from Austria, Japan, Taiwan (China) and Vietnam.

Next, Prof. Dr. Hiranaka Takafumi, Director of the Joint Surgery Center, Takatsuki General Hospital, Japan, shared about image optimization in combined surgery for femoral head fractures.

He said that the use of 3D C-arm in trauma surgery is very useful when dealing with complex three-dimensional fracture structures. Thanks to the ability to display clear images in real time, the device helps doctors determine the exact position of bone fixation, shortening surgery time and reducing the level of invasiveness for patients.

From the perspective of AI application, Associate Professor, Dr. Meng-Huang Wu, Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics, Taipei Medical University Hospital presented a report on the application of artificial intelligence in endoscopic spine surgery, emphasizing the role of AI in increasing accuracy, reducing soft tissue damage and improving treatment outcomes.

This view is shared by Professor Dietmar Krappinger, who believes that AI will play an increasingly important role in surgery, but will only be a supporting tool and cannot replace the skills and experience of surgeons.

Along with the professional sharing, the highlight of the workshop was two online surgeries from the operating room. The first case was percutaneous pedicle screw placement in the treatment of spinal degeneration, performed by Associate Professor, Dr. Ha Kim Trung with the advice of Professor Krappinger.

Thanks to the use of 3D C-arm integrated with AI, the process of locating lesions and placing screws is quick and accurate, minimizing soft tissue invasion, helping patients recover mobility early.

The second surgery was total knee replacement using the kinematic alignment method without cutting the tendons, an advanced technique performed by Dr. Le Quang Huy in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Hiranaka Takafumi. This technique helps to preserve maximum soft tissue, position the artificial joint along the body's natural axis of movement, reduce post-operative pain and allow the patient to walk after only 1-2 days.

The event left a strong impression on international experts. Professor Dietmar Krappinger highly appreciated the organization and committed to long-term cooperation with Hong Ngoc General Hospital in technology transfer and professional training.

Delegates also expressed their hope that activities like this will be maintained regularly, contributing to improving the professional qualifications and international integration capabilities of Vietnamese doctors.

Source: https://baodautu.vn/ung-dung-c-arm-trong-phau-thuat-chan-thuong-chinh-hinh-ket-noi-tri-thuc-lam-chu-cong-nghe-hien-dai-d354223.html