[Viet Duc Hospital] Scientific Symposium: "Anatomical shoulder arthroplasty - A new option to optimize surgical outcomes"
Published on: 9/1/2026
On May 29, 2026, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital hosted the scientific symposium âAnatomical shoulder arthroplasty - A new choice to optimize surgical outcomesâ with the participation of numerous experts and physicians in the field of orthopedics and traumatology.
Photo 1: Overview of the scientific symposium âAnatomical shoulder arthroplasty â A new choice to optimize surgical outcomesâ
Chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Manh Khanh - Deputy Director of Viet Duc Friendship Hospital and Head of the Department of Upper Extremity Surgery and Sports Medicine, the symposium served as a scientific forum to update the latest advancements in anatomical shoulder arthroplasty, share clinical practice experiences, and enhance treatment efficacy for patients.
Photo 2: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Manh Khanh â Deputy Director of Viet Duc Friendship Hospital and Head of the Department of Upper Extremity Surgery and Sports Medicine sharing at the symposium
Speaking at the symposium, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Manh Khanh emphasized: Degenerative conditions, trauma, and injuries of the shoulder joint are becoming increasingly common, significantly affecting patients' mobility and quality of life. The application of modern shoulder arthroplasty techniques, particularly anatomical shoulder arthroplasty, helps restore motor function, reduce pain, and optimize postoperative treatment outcomes.
At the symposium, domestic and international experts presented and discussed numerous in-depth topics related to indications for anatomical shoulder arthroplasty, updates on surgical techniques, implant selection, and the optimization of postoperative rehabilitation.
Photo 3&4: M.D., M.Sc. Do Vu Anh - Specialist in Upper Extremity Surgery and Sports Medicine attending the symposium
Photo 5: M.D., M.Sc. Do Vu Anh and Ph.D., M.D. Phan Ba Hai - Deputy Head of the Department of Upper Extremity Surgery & Sports Medicine at Viet Duc Hospital
Notably, the program featured a live demonstration surgery performed directly by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Manh Khanh, providing attending physicians with the opportunity for direct observation, professional exchange, and updating on new techniques in shoulder arthroplasty. Many typical clinical cases were also analyzed and discussed to share management experience and improve treatment efficacy in clinical practice, contributing to the update of advanced treatment trends in the field of shoulder arthroplasty.
Photo 6&7: Live demonstration surgery within the framework of the symposium
Through this program, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital continues to affirm its role as a leading specialized surgical center nationwide, constantly updating modern techniques and improving treatment quality, aiming to deliver optimal outcomes for patients.
Article source: Social Work Department - Viet Duc Friendship Hospital
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