05/08/2016 5 golden rules for saving patients FV’s Accident & Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. With prompt support from the Laboratory Department, Imaging Department, paediatricians, obstetricians, anaesthesiologists and surgeons – teams that are ready at all times. Emergency doctors and nurses can admit and provide life-saving treatments for patients in the most critical situations.
27/04/2016 Arthroscopy system, an effective solution for joint injury and arthritis treatment Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure, which is used to diagnose and treat conditions of the knee, hip, elbow, ankle or shoulder. Arthroscopy in FV Hospital’s Orthopaedics Department is done with support of high definition (HD), 3 chip CCD camera system and an advanced LED light source, providing detailed images to assist surgeons in all procedures.
27/04/2016 Arthroscopic ACL surgery reconstruction In Vietnam, accidents account for most anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries experienced by our patients. In developed countries, 80 per cent of patients incur ACL injuries while playing sports. Whatever the cause, FV Hospital’s Orthopaedics Department performs arthroscopic ACL surgery reconstruction to reduce future knee complications and promote a full recovery.
27/04/2016 Knee replacement to improve mobility Replacing the knee is a safe and effective procedure which reduces pain and increases mobility. Patients are able to walk just days following the surgery. With the utilisation of advanced surgical techniques and state-of-art medical equipment, the surgical team in FVH’s Orthopaedic Department has helped many patients change their lives with knee replacements.
27/04/2016 Scarf Osteotomy FV Hospital’s Orthopaedics Department has successfully performed scarf osteotomy to correct many cases of hallux valgus deformities. This procedure not only helps to improve the motion functions of the feet but also improves their appearance, and facilitates the patient’s daily activities.
27/04/2016 Dr Le Trong Phat, PhD – Head of Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery Dr Phat graduated from University of Rheinische Friedrichs-Wilhelms, Bonn, Germany in 1988. He then obtained his PhD in Orthopaedics from the same university in 1993. Dr Phat went on to complete an advanced course in acupuncture at the University of Witten-Herdecke, Witten, Germany, in 1995 and achieved a Specialisation Degree in Sports Medicine at Franziskus Hospital, Linz, Germany in 2003.
15/01/2016 Newborns hearing tests now available via advanced hearing screening devices Hearing testing for newborns, now standard across Europe and America, allows those babies with impaired hearing to be identified early in the first few months of life. Tests used for hearing screening are simple and quick to perform with no risk of harm to your baby.
15/01/2016 A woman experiences the miracle of hearing sound after years of silence Ms. Lan often used to think of suicide as her severely impaired hearing sometimes became too much to bear. Nagging ear pain, persistent headaches, sleepless nights, days of shutting herself away from others – especially following failed surgeries at reputable hospitals – had stripped Ms. Lan of all hope.
15/01/2016 Dr Nguyen Quang Dai – Head of ORL Dr Nguyen Quang Dai graduated as a Medical Doctor from Medical University of Ho Chi Minh City in 1997 and then obtained his Specialisation Degree in Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) in 2001, also at this University. Dr Dai then went on to obtain a Master of Medicine in Molecular Cell Biology from University of Birmingham, United Kingdom in 2007.
15/01/2016 Introducing bone conduction implant system Bonebridge – a new treatment option for patients with hearing loss Bonebridge, the world’s first active bone conduction implant system, is a revolutionary technology for patients with impaired hearing.
15/01/2016 Head and neck cancer screening via ultrathin rhinolaryngoscope Head and neck cancer is one of the most commonly occurring types of cancers. As its clinical symptoms are not easily defined, routine screening is highly recommended so that any cancer can be detected early. FV Hospital’s Otorhinolaryngology Department (ORL) is offering a head and neck cancer screening programme utilising the Olympus ENF-V2 ultrathin rhinolaryngoscope, imported from Japan.
14/10/2015 Dr. Nguyen Thi Mai – Head of ophthalmology and refractive surgery Dr. Nguyen Thi Mai graduated from Medical University of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in 1992 and then went on to complete level 1 of the Specialisation Degree in Ophthalmology in 1999 and level 2 in 2013.
