CONFERENCE TO UPDATE LATEST ADVANCES & OPTIMAL TREATMENT APPROACHES IN ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA & SPINE CARE AT AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL (AIH)

12/05/2025

On May 10, 2025, the American International Hospital (AIH) held a scientific conference on the topic "Orthopedic Trauma & Spine Care: Latest advances & Optimal treatment approaches." The event attracted nearly 100 doctors from major hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City and the southern region, marking an important step forward in training and updating professional knowledge in the field of orthopedics & traumatology and spine.

Participating in the presentations and discussions at the conference were leading experts from HCMC University Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Raffles Hospital Singapore, and American International Hospital.

*MSc. Dr. Nguyen Hong Trung – Medical Director of the American International Hospital (AIH) presents flowers to the speakers*

Opening the program, MSc. Dr. Nguyen Hong Trung – Medical Director, American International Hospital (AIH) stated: “Orthopedic trauma and musculoskeletal diseases, especially spinal conditions, are increasingly prevalent, and Vietnam is among the countries with the highest rates of musculoskeletal diseases in the region. Facing this reality, the Board of Directors of American International Hospital (AIH) has oriented the Orthopedics Department as one of the key specialties for development, aiming to build a specialized, modern treatment center comparable to the regional level.”

Dr. Nguyen Hong Trung also affirmed the importance of research, training, and cooperation activities to update current advancements in the treatment of orthopedics, traumatology and spine, providing opportunities for leading experts to meet, share the latest achievements and practical experience, aiming to improve treatment outcome for patients.

Assoc. Prof., Ph.D, Dr. Bui Hong Thien Khanh – Head of the Department of Orthopedics & Traumatology, University Medical Center in HCMC presents the topic “Partial hip arthroplasty combined with steel suture for treating unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly”.

At the conference, 10 in-depth topics were presented by 7 domestic and international speakers, focusing on the following subjects:

Multi-ligament injuries of the knee joint: Modern methods to facilitate quick recovery and return to high-performance sports.
Partial hip arthroplasty combined with steel suture for treating unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly.
Optimizing knee joint longevity: Evidence-based methods to delay total knee arthroplasty.
Application of robots in joint replacement surgery.
Arterial embolism after hip arthroplasty – clinical case report
Diagnosis and management of scoliosis
Minimally invasive endoscopic spinal surgery: techniques and fusion – minimally percutaneous fixators
Principles of diagnosis and management of lumbarthrosis
Minimally invasive endoscopic spinal surgery – biportal endoscopy technique
Conservative treatment of crushed limbs in children using vacuum-assisted closure – clinical case report

The seminar welcomed participation from both national and international experts.

Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmed Zikira presented on:
“Optimizing knee longevity: Evidence-based approaches to delay total knee replacement.”

The conference is a part of the professional development strategy and continuing medical education at AIH, while also demonstrating the hospital's commitment to connecting and learning from leading healthcare units both domestically and internationally.

The program concluded successfully, bringing many practical values to the participating doctors. The updated content from the conference not only contributes to enhancing professional knowledge but also supports improving treatment quality in the field of orthopedics & traumatology and spine care in Vietnam.