“After the surgery, I completely trust the quality of treatment and service at Vinmec Phu Quoc. From now on, I can feel secure when it comes to medical care on the island. I no longer have to travel far away, which saves time and money." - these were the very honest words shared by Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Yen after going through a calf bone fracture repair surgery using the plate and screw fixation technique at Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Yen was transported to Vinmec Phu Quoc on a rainy day after a motorbike accident. She was hospitalized with a swollen left leg that was in pain and unable to move. After examination, Specialist Level 2 Doctor Duong Minh Tan diagnosed the patient with a closed fracture of the lower 2 bones of his left shin. The doctor ordered surgery to combine the 2 bones of the lower leg with plates and screws.
With 20 years of experience in the field of orthopedic trauma, Dr. Tan shared, “The location of Ms. Yen's fracture is close to the joint, and the patient is at an age when her bone quality is starting to erode. Therefore, it is quite complicated. The bone fracture surgery would help to straighten and fixate bones firmly with a new bone repair device - the locking screw. In addition, the post-operative pain relief technique also helps the patient to exercise earlier than what she would after receiving the conservative treatment of using the cast.”
Ms. Ngoc Yen was impressed with the surgical anesthetic and post-operative analgesia at Vinmec Phu Quoc. She confided that because she was afraid of pain, she asked for anesthesia before surgery. However, the doctor reassured her that the anesthesia at the hospital was painless and encouraged her to trust the doctor.
After consultation and the consent of Ms. Yen, the doctor performed spinal anesthesia. Unlike Ms. Yen's initial fear, the procedure was quick, accurate, and painless. After the surgery, Ms. Ngoc Yen was given neuro-anesthesia to relieve pain by placing a neural plexus catheter under the guidance of an ultrasound machine. She was also administered a smart automatic pain-reliever pack. Thanks to effective pain relief, within 24 hours after surgery, with the guidance of Dr. Tan, Ms. Ngoc Yen was able to start exercising early with a smart lightweight pain reliever pack that did not get entangled during the process.
Gradually recovering after the surgery, on the 4th day, Ms. Ngoc Yen was able to leave the hospital to take care of herself and do exercises at home. While doing the discharge procedure, she excitedly shared, “After the surgery, I completely trust the quality of treatment and service at Vinmec Phu Quoc. From now on, I can feel secure when it comes to medical care on the island. I no longer have to go far, which can save time and travel costs.”
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