Varicose veins become more common as we age and can negatively impact a person’s quality of life, potentially with severe complications if they aren’t treated quickly. Statistics show that up to 40 per cent of people aged 50 and above in HCMC are affected.
For elderly patients with complicated vascular conditions associated with multiple vascular lesions, conventional treatments such as surgery or vascular intervention are often not an option.
A fracture, or break, in the upper part of the shinbone (tibia) may result from a low-energy injury, such as a fall from a height, or from a high-energy injury, such as a motor vehicle accident. Proper identification and management of these injuries will help to restore limb function (strength, motion, and stability) and lessen […]
Infection after fracture The majority of fractures (broken bones) do not lead to infections. When infections do occur after fractures, the treatment and recovery can be prolonged and complicated. Cause Infections typically occur in fractures because bacteria enter the body during the traumatic event. Although uncommon, bacteria can also enter the body during surgery to […]
Femur shaft fracture The thighbone (femur) is the longest and strongest bone in your body. Because the femur is so strong, it usually takes a lot of force to break it. Car crashes, for example, are the number one cause of femur fractures. The long, straight part of the femur is called the femoral shaft. […]
The goals of hip and knee replacement surgery are to relieve pain, increase mobility, and improve or restore normal joint functions. Diseased or damaged parts of the hip or the knee joint are removed and replaced with artificial implants called prosthetic devices. FV Hospital boasts a very high rate of successful outcomes for hip and knee […]
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY is a surgical procedure that allows an orthopaedic surgeon to diagnose and treat knee disorders by providing a clear view of the inside of the knee. After making small incisions, using a pencil-sized instrument called an arthroscope, the surgeon can see an image of your knee that is transmitted through a small camera, […]
To enhance services offered at FV’s Orthopaediatrics & Hand Surgery Department, FV Hospital has launched a new Bone & Joint Centre for the surgical treatment of joint conditions and injuries.
Arthroscopy is performed with support of high definition (HD), three-chip CCD camera system and an advanced LED light source, providing detailed images to assist surgeons in all procedures.
Treating chronic pain, either as regularly occurring acute episodes or persistent pain, can be very difficult with mixed outcomes, debilitating patients and leaving them frustrated. FVH Pain Clinic can provide intraspinal – or intrathecal – drug delivery: an advanced pain management technique which results in consistently good treatment outcomes.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world today. Deaths from acute myocardial infarction is one of the most formidable killers, as it usually occurs suddenly, manifests through various symptoms, is easily confused with other illnesses or is left undetected, especially when symptoms are not typical or invisible.
With nearly 30 years of experience and profound knowledge in the field of orthopaedics, Head of FVH’s Orthopaedics Department Le Trong Phat, MD, PhD, has successfully treated many Vietnamese and foreign patients.
