ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY MAY BE THE ANSWER TO PERSISTENT SHOULDER PAIN

This condition occurs when the rotator cuff tendons and bursa (fluid sacs cushioning the shoulder) are rubbed and pinched under the acromion (the bony tip of the shoulder blade), leading to inflammation, pain and limited motion. If not diagnosed and treated in time, the disease may progress and become more complex.

Hanoi French Hospital has long been the first choice in Northern Vietnam for surgical intervention to combat persistent upper limb pain. Its Western patient-centred medical philosophy combined with international surgical team means you receive comprehensive, first-class healthcare.

Dr. François Duroux, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Traumatologist at HFH, shares:

“If an impingement becomes a persistent problem in day-to-day life, conservative treatment and physiotherapy are often no longer effective. Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is an effective solution to release the impingement, restore function, and prevent serious complications. It can be the difference between daily pain and your freedom of shoulder movement”

At Hanoi French Hospital, arthroscopic shoulder surgery for impingement syndrome is performed by Dr. Duroux, who received his Doctorate in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at the University of Toulouse (France), and has more than 20 years of experience in shoulder disorders.

The procedure strictly follows international sterile standards:

• 3–5 mm incisions, minimally invasive, reducing post-operative pain and leaving almost invisible scars after 6 months

• Continuous infusion of sterile irrigation fluid during surgery to enhance arthroscopic visualization, remove bone debris and inflamed tissue, and minimize infection risk

• Arthroscopic acromioplasty using a burr to remove sharp acromial bone causing impingement, while addressing rotator cuff tears or bursitis if present

• International-standard sterile operating room, with surgical instruments sterilized to the highest French standards, ensuring infection control before, during, and after surgery

After surgery, Dr. Duroux closely collaborates with the Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Department to develop an individualized exercise plan, helping patients relieve pain quickly, regain shoulder function early, and return to daily activities sooner.

Hanoi French Hospital’s Physiotherapy specialist Dr. Dung adds:

“Physiotherapy strengthens both your body and your mind. After a traumatic experience your body can feel weak. In the past, surgical patients were advised to rest and let your body recover but now we know that the best environment for recovery is to gently push ourselves back into action. We encourage patients to set achievable goals and work towards success. The psychological lift you feel helps to boost your physical ability. Your body’s systems learn to work together again on your terms.”

If you feel persistent pain in your shoulder, are recovering from an injury due to repetitive actions or over-exertion, then you can contact our specialist medical teams in the following ways:

Hanoi French Hospital (HFH)

Address: No. 1 Phuong Mai, Kim Lien, Hanoi

Hotline: 024 3577 1100

WhatsApp: +84 903 497 078