With the support of Orthonations from the United States (USA), from 9th to 12th of July, Hue International Treatment Center, Hue Central Hospital organized the CME course on "Total shoulder replacement" for doctors operating in orthopedics from hospitals in Central Highland region of Vietnam.

Professor Nguyen Van Hy, Director of International Treatment Center, Hue Central Hospital delivered a speech at the training course

During the period of time mentioned above, 12 members of Orthonations focused on the exchange and sharing of theories and practice on total shoulder replacement techniques, such as: anatomy, biomechanics, assessment of X-rays before and after surgery, approaches and complications in shoulder arthroplasty... At the same time, they also update new knowledge related to shoulder arthroplasty, such as humerus reaming, insertion of the humeral implant, glenoid measurement and reaming.

The representative from Orthonations shared his experiences at the training course

This is the fourth time that Hue Central Hospital cooperated with Orthonations in order to transfer advanced and modern techniques to help orthopedic doctors in the Central Highland Region develop their expertise, master the techniques in orthopedic surgery for patients.

Members of Orthonations and doctors in the Central Highland region attended the training course

On this occasion, five patients had shoulder replacement surgeries performed by doctors from Othonations and the doctors at Hue Central Hospital for free.

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