Professional athletes do not need to go abroad for injury treatment," is the assertion of Dr. Le Trong Phat - Head of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at FV Hospital.
According to Dr. Phat, with the level of surgery and comprehensive treatment at some Vietnamese hospitals, sports injuries from normal to complex can be treated successfully.
Sports injuries: the sooner you treat, the faster your recovery will be
N.T.T - a professional U19 male soccer player in Hanoi, unfortunately suffered two serious injuries while playing: torn anterior knee ligament and torn ankle ligament.
Serious injury at a young age made him and his family worried, because they had witnessed many similar injuries, forcing athletes to go abroad for treatment at expensive costs. T.'s father is a doctor. He researched hospitals nationwide, then decided to take his son for treatment at FV Hospital.
Professional athletes can treat injuries in Vietnam - 1
Doctor Le Trong Phat advises on injury treatment for sports players (Photo: FV).
Dr. Le Trong Phat, Head of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at FV Hospital, said that the patient was hospitalized with a torn anterior knee ligament and an ankle ligament rupture. This is a very serious problem for football players. If not treated promptly, it will leave lasting sequelae and the ability to restore playing performance will be very difficult.
After performing clinical screening indications, the patient underwent anterior knee ligament reconstruction surgery. Thanks to the doctor's treatment and close monitoring, the patient recovered and returned to the field, continuing his path of playing professional football.
According to Dr. Phat, sports injuries are a nightmare for professional athletes. Not only do they affect health and performance, serious injuries also cause many people to face the risk of retiring from their careers at the peak of glory. This greatly affects the psychology of athletes when they are young.
Therefore, early identification of the level of injury to have appropriate and timely treatment plans and maintaining practice will help athletes regain better form. Currently, domestic hospitals can handle sports injuries well.
"The reality is that many people in the sports field do not trust the capabilities of the domestic medical industry, so they tend to send injured athletes abroad for expensive treatment. In comparison, In terms of premises, treatment equipment, and the ability of doctors and nurses, our country's medical system can treat such injuries at many times lower costs," Dr. Phat shared.
Effective treatment of sports injuries requires comprehensive coordination
Dr. Phat said that with minor injuries such as muscle strains, cramps, and sprains, athletes can quickly resolve them to return to competition. However, severe or severe injuries such as bone fractures, torn ligaments, and muscle tears can cause athletes to spend many months on treatment and recovery. When an injury occurs, the patient needs to stop exercising to avoid the condition becoming more serious.
At FV Hospital, doctors can treat common sports injuries such as bone fractures, torn ligaments, soft cartilage damage, and muscle tears. If surgery is indicated, the patient will meet with an anesthesiologist to review their health condition and receive physical therapy and instructions on how to exercise before surgery to facilitate the recovery process. after.