ISAKOS Approved Teaching Center

Center Information

458 Minh Khai street, Hai Ba Trung District
Hanoi, 100000
VIETNAM
https://en.vinmec.com/clinics_and_centers/orthopedics-sports-medicine/?fbclid=IwAR0tvCUJMu7JG2rQHw474NDccQEy9-vu270Of4QxlMYbiyxlEEjBrqmE70o

Vinmec Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center is a specialized facility dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and education related to orthopedic conditions and sports injuries. It serves as a comprehensive center where patients receive high-quality care, while also providing a platform for training and knowledge dissemination in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine. The center is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology and facilities, including advanced diagnostic tools, surgical suites, rehabilitation areas, and dedicated spaces for teaching and research. It brings together a team of highly skilled and experienced orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals who collaborate to deliver personalized and evidence-based care to patients. The primary focus of the Vinmec Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center is to address a wide range of orthopedic conditions, such as joint disorders, bone fractures, spine conditions, and musculoskeletal injuries. It also specializes in the management of sports-related injuries, catering to athletes and individuals involved in physical activities at various levels. In addition to patient care, the center serves as an educational hub for healthcare professionals, aspiring orthopedic surgeons, and sports medicine practitioners. It offers comprehensive training programs, workshops, conferences, and research opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in the field. The teaching center collaborates with renowned experts, both national and international, to provide a platform for sharing expertise and advancements in orthopedic and sports medicine. The Vinmec Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center takes a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, fostering close collaboration between different specialties such as orthopedics, radiology, rehabilitation, and nutrition. This integrated approach ensures comprehensive evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment plans tailored to individual patients' needs. Moreover, the center emphasizes research and innovation in orthopedic and sports medicine. It actively engages in clinical studies, outcomes research, and the development of new treatment modalities to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes. Overall, the Vinmec Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center is a specialized facility that provides exceptional orthopedic and sports medicine care to patients, while also serving as a center for education, research, and collaboration. It aims to contribute to the advancement of orthopedics and sports medicine in Vietnam and beyond, fostering excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Primary Language Spoken: Vietnamese and English
Sponosoring ISAKOS Member(s): Soshi Uchida, MD, PhD, Japan

Contact Information

Tran Trung Dung, Director of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, Vinmec Healthcare System and Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Vin

Fellowship Program Information

Affiliation (Center Type): Vinmec-VinUni Orthopaedic Fellowship (Teaching, Academic, University)
Fellowship Training Session or Other Educational Opportunity Length: 6 months
Can the Center customize educational opportunities for participants?: Yes
Fellows Accepted Per Year: 2
Faculty Participating in Fellowship Education: 1. Professor Tran Trung Dung MD, PhD Arthroscopy, Knee surgery, Sports Medicine, Tumor 2. Nguyen Huu Manh MD, PhD Shoulder and Elbow Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty 3. Vu Tu Nam MD Knee and Ankle Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine 4. Vo Sy Quyen Nang MD Knee Surgery and 3D printing technology 5. Pham Trung Hieu MD Hip Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty, 3D printing technology 6. Ho Ngoc Minh MD Knee Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Motion Analysis lab
Recent activity of Teaching Center: We have a MOU and collaboration in research with Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan from 2022 - 2026 We are the strategic partnership with Pensylvania University in MD, nursing and residency training program from 2019 We became a connected member of Cleveland Clinic from January 2023 We have MOU and collaboration in 3D printing technology with Hongkong, Germany and Israel.

Financial Support and Expenses

Types of Financial Support Available: No financial assistance or other support is available
Other support that the Teaching Center can provide: In some circumstances the fellows can receive some financial support directly from their supervisors
Estimate of Living Expenses (Housing and other major costs): The living expenses in Hanoi is quiet cheap, it cost about 500 USD per month included housing. The fellows will be supplied lunch and dinner in the hospital. For housing, we have a dormitory in our university but almost full, if luckily, they can have a room in dormitory for free. The fellows will get a fix stipend about 500 USD per month and some extra money when they work in our center.

Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases

Arthroscopy 30%
Knee Surgery 15%
Sports Medicine 20%
Tumor 20%
15%
Area(s) of Specialty: Ankle Arthroscopy Knee Arthroplasty Knee Arthroscopy Hip Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroscopy Other
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: The attendant have to take part in Clinical activities included outpatients, inpatients and Surgery. It will be optional for them to take part in research. They can work under the supervision by faculties in Center.
Types of Educational Opportunities: Participate as an observer only, Scrub in for surgery, Assist in clinics under supervision, Assist with research, Publishing opportunities
Research projects, research facilities and resources, cadaver labs, publication opportunities, integration of the patient and public involvement, and the role of the fellow: 1. 3D printed PSI in knee replacement 2. 3D printed PSI in hip replacement 3. "Anatomic reflexion technology" in ACL reconstruction based on 3D MRI 4. Motion analysis in patients with total joint replacement, ligament reconstruction and some other MSK conditions such as flat foot, CP,... 5. 3D printing technology for surgical templating, PSI, customized implants,... We have the collaboration in research with Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan, Illinois University, Pensylvania University and Cleveland Clinic. Depend on the purpose and subspecialty of each fellow, they will involve to the clinical activities (outpatients, inpatients, surgery, rehab,...) and take part in the other supportive activities from 3D lab and Motion analysis lab so they will get more knowledge and experience not only in Orthopaedic but also in 3D and motion analysis.
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: Grand Rounds weekly MSK Committee meeting monthly MTB committee weekly Multidiciplinary MSK and orthopaedic CME courses bimonthly
Athletic Team Coverage: • Sponsoring medical care for Vietnam’s national football teams: National Men and Women’s football, U23 and Futsal teams • Sponsoring medical care for amateurs’ football cup • Sponsoring medical care for students’ basketball cup • Sponsoring medical care for International Golf Tournament in Vietnam