Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Tra Vinh General Hospital was established in 2011, initially with a team of 05 doctors and 15 nurses. Over more than a decade of development, the department has continuously expanded, improved its professional quality and become one of the hospital's key surgical specialties. Today, the department examines and treats residents of Tra Vinh province as well as patients from districts of neighboring provinces. On average, the department treats about 7,000 inpatients and performs about 3,000 surgeries each year.

The department's function is to provide emergency care, examination, treatment and surgery for trauma, musculoskeletal conditions, sports medicine and deformities requiring surgical intervention. The department also participates in inter-departmental consultations, coordinating with other specialties and paraclinical units to optimize treatment outcomes; implements new techniques, and participates in scientific research and lower-level facility support.

As the specialized orthopedic trauma unit of Tra Vinh General Hospital, the department plays an important role in surgical emergency care, treating injuries from traffic, occupational and household accidents as well as musculoskeletal conditions requiring surgery. Alongside treatment, the department focuses on developing advanced techniques to improve the quality of care locally, helping reduce referrals to higher-level facilities.

With a well-trained team of doctors and nurses and a professional, dedicated spirit, the department always strives to deliver high-quality, safe and effective healthcare services to patients.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

The Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology has strengths in emergency care, treatment and surgery for trauma, musculoskeletal conditions and sports medicine. Many advanced techniques are performed routinely, and the department continues to adopt and master new techniques to meet growing treatment needs.

Key areas of expertise

Examination, emergency care and treatment of orthopedic trauma conditions.
Treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
Knee, hip and shoulder replacement surgery.
Arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction.
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO).
Nerve and vascular microsurgery.
Plastic surgery, skin grafting and burn treatment.
Treatment of hand and foot conditions and congenital deformities.
Multidisciplinary coordination in the treatment of complex trauma cases.

Key techniques currently performed

Cold plasma therapy for wound healing.
Arthroscopic ligament reconstruction for acromioclavicular joint dislocation.
Continued implementation of microsurgical skin flap techniques (transferred from Military Hospital 115).
Shoulder arthroplasty (shoulder replacement).
Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA).
Vascularized groin lymph node flap transfer.

These techniques help improve treatment effectiveness, shorten hospital stays, enable early functional recovery and reduce patient referrals to higher-level facilities.

TRAINING & RESEARCH

The Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology places strong emphasis on training, human resource development and keeping up with new techniques to improve the quality of care.

Key activities include:

Participating in training and practical instruction for medical trainees and students.
Participating in lower-level facility support and providing professional support to lower-level facilities.
Receiving transfers of advanced techniques from higher-level hospitals.
Implementing new techniques in orthopedic trauma and microsurgery.
Participating in scientific research, quality improvement and applying technical advances to treatment.

EQUIPMENT

No.	Equipment Name	Purpose
1	PlasmaMed machine	Treats wounds using cold plasma technology, providing antibacterial support, stimulating tissue regeneration, promoting wound healing, reducing the risk of infection and shortening treatment time.
2	Electrocardiograph (ECG)	Records the heart's electrical activity, helping detect arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia and myocardial infarction and assess cardiovascular status before, during and after surgery, contributing to patient safety.

PlasmaMed machine

Electrocardiograph (ECG)

STAFF

The Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology currently has a team of highly trained, experienced healthcare professionals who are dedicated to the examination, treatment and care of patients. With highly qualified staff, the department continuously improves the quality of its services and meets the requirements for developing advanced techniques in orthopedic trauma.

Department leadership

Head of Department: Master, Specialist Doctor Grade II Duong Thanh Binh
Deputy Head of Department: Specialist Doctor Grade II Tang Chi Khoi
Head Nurse: Nguyen Thi Mo

Position	Number
Total staff	42
Doctors	18
Nurses/Technicians	24
Pharmacists	None yet
Other staff	None

Professional qualifications

Specialist Doctors Grade II (CKII): 02
Specialist Doctors Grade I (CKI): 04
Doctors in training: 04, including:
- 02 doctors pursuing Specialist Grade I (CKI) training in Orthopedics and Traumatology;
- 01 doctor pursuing Specialist Grade I (CKI) training in Thoracic Surgery;
- 01 doctor pursuing Specialist Grade II (CKII) training in Orthopedics and Traumatology.
Bachelor of Nursing: 09
Nurses with a college diploma: 15 (including 02 nurses pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing).
Orthopedic cast technicians: 06.

Introduction to our medical team

The doctors, nurses and technicians of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology have solid professional expertise, are well trained and regularly update their knowledge and new techniques. Many doctors have received postgraduate training and continue advanced studies at higher-level healthcare facilities to master specialized techniques such as joint replacement, arthroscopy, microsurgery, plastic surgery and the treatment of complex injuries. With a spirit of responsibility, dedication and professionalism, the department always strives to deliver optimal treatment quality and patient satisfaction.