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About Dr. Pham Trung Hieu

  • Dr. Pham Trung Hieu, Specialist Level 2, is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon with extensive expertise in trauma, joint surgery, and sports medicine.
  • He currently serves as the Head of Hip and Pelvic Surgery at the Orthopaedic Trauma & Sports Medicine Centre, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
  • In addition, he is a Lecturer in Orthopaedic Trauma at VinUniversity and the Vice Director of the 3D Technology Lab in Medicine at VinUniversity.
  • Dr. Hieu has participated in numerous scientific research projects focused on joint surgery, sports medicine, and the application of 3D technology in orthopaedic procedures.
  • His work has been published in several national and international journals, and he has contributed to the authorship of multiple textbooks and teaching materials.
  • He is highly skilled in total and partial hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopic procedures of the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle, as well as general trauma surgery.
  • Dr. Hieu integrates advanced 3D technology and minimally invasive techniques into his surgical practice to enhance precision and patient outcomes.

Conditions treated by Dr. Pham Trung Hieu

  • Hip and pelvic fractures
  • Knee osteoarthritis and joint damage
  • Shoulder, elbow, and proximal interphalangeal joint disorders
  • Sports-related injuries
  • General orthopaedic trauma

Area of Interest

  • Hip and pelvic surgery
  • Total and partial joint arthroplasty
  • Arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle
  • Applications of 3D technology in orthopaedic surgery
  • Navigation and robotic-assisted arthroplasty
  • Sports medicine and minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures

Qualification

  • Second Degree Specialist in Orthopaedics Program in Hanoi Medical University (2018 - 2020)
  • General Surgery Resident Doctor Program in Hanoi Medical University (2013 - 2016)
  • General Practitioner Program in Hanoi Medical University (2007 - 2013)

Work Experiences

  • From 2017 to 2021, Dr Pham Trung Hieu worked as a Lecturer in the Orthopaedic Trauma Department, Department of Surgery, Hanoi Medical University.
  • From 2018 to 2020, he served as an Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Department of Orthopaedic Trauma and Sports Medicine, Hanoi Medical University Hospital.
  • From 2016 to 2020, he was an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon at the Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Saint Paul General Hospital, Hanoi.
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RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (11)

  • Textbook Of Surgery, Orthopaedics Volume, Hanoi Medical University, Medical Publishing House (Vietnam), 2020.
  • Fractures And Dislocations Of Upper Extremity, Hanoi Medical University, Medical Publishing House (Vietnam), 2020.
  • Fractures And Dislocations Of Lower Extremity, Hanoi Medical University, Medical Publishing House (Vietnam), 2020.
  • Elbow Replacement Surgery, Medical Publishing House (Vietnam), 2021.
  • Evaluate the results of treatment of closed tibial plateau fracture by classification Schatzker V, VI by locking plates at the Viet Duc Hospital, Journal of Vietnam Orthopedics, Vol 6, 2016.
  • Clinical and radiological characteristics of thumb duplication type IV Wassel classification in Vietnamese children, Journal of practical medicine, Vol 5(1043), 2017.
  • The relationship between preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain in patients undergoing knee arthroscopy in Hanoi medical university hospital, Journal of practical medicine, Vol 6(1045), 2017.
  • Anatomical axes analysis of the femoral condyle in MRI, the valgus cut angle in long leg radiograph in Vietnamese severe osteoarthritic knees, Journal of practical medicine, Vol 6(1045), 2017.
  • Infection Associated with periprosthetic hips in Vietnamese adults. Global Journal of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Research, 3(1), 2017.
  • Evaluation of the result of total hip arthroplasty with minimally invasive surgery for fracture of femoral neck caused by trauma in Vietnamese adults, Annals of Musculoskeletal Medicine 1(2): 043-045, 2017.
  • The Surgical Outcomes of Diaphyseal Fractures of Radius and Ulna treated by Plate and Screws Fixation in Vietnam. Open J Trauma 1(3): 066-068, 2017.

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PROCEDURES

  • Ankle Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Fusion Surgery
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
  • Hip Dysplasia Treatment
  • Hip Resurfacing Surgery
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knock Knee Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Total Hip Replacement B/L
  • Total Hip Replacement U/L
  • Total Knee Replacement B/L
  • Total Knee Replacement Surgery U/L

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conditions does this type of doctor treat?

An orthopaedic trauma and joint surgery specialist treats musculoskeletal injuries, including hip, pelvic, knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle fractures, joint disorders, sports-related injuries, and complex trauma cases.

What procedures does this type of doctor perform?

This specialist performs total and partial joint arthroplasty, revision arthroplasty, fracture fixation surgeries, and arthroscopic surgeries of the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle. They are also skilled in general trauma surgery.

When should someone consult this type of doctor?

Patients should consult an orthopaedic trauma and joint surgery specialist for severe fractures, joint degeneration requiring arthroplasty, sports injuries, or post-traumatic musculoskeletal complications.

What training does this type of doctor have?

Orthopaedic trauma specialists typically complete a medical degree, residency in general surgery, and advanced training in orthopaedic surgery, often including a second-degree specialist program in orthopaedics and specialised workshops or fellowships in joint and trauma surgery.

What are the areas of expertise for this type of doctor?

Areas of expertise include hip and pelvic surgery, knee and shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopic procedures, sports medicine, minimally invasive orthopaedic techniques, and integration of 3D technology and robotic navigation in surgery.

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Dr. Abdullah Rahil

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5 Years of Experience

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