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• Real-Time 3D Modeling Drives Central Vietnam’s First Robotic Knee Replacement April 21
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Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital has carried out the first knee replacement procedure in Central Vietnam to combine 3D modeling with robotic assistance. The milestone marks a meaningful step forward in individualized orthopedic care and contributed to a faster functional recovery: the patient was able to stand and take her first steps within hours of the procedure.
From Chronic Pain to Critical Intervention
For years, 63-year-old Phan Thi Nghiep from Da Nang had been living with chronic knee pain that steadily eroded her independence. Despite medication, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation, her condition continued to worsen. Sleep became increasingly disrupted, and her mobility declined to the point where she relied on family members for daily support.
Evaluation at Vinmec Da Nang co