Surgical Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
The Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology department at l’Hôpital Francais de Hanoi assists our patients in case of accidents and any form of acute and chronic disease or injury of the musculoskeletal system
Upper extremity surgery
- Shoulder and elbow surgery
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Arthroplasty of shoulder and repair of rotator cuff tendons.
- Hand surgery and hand micro surgery (nerve, artery...).
- Carpal tunnel release.
- Wrist fracture.
Lower extremity surgery
- Total knee and hip replacement.
- Foot and ankle surgery.
- Knee arthroscopy menicectomy and ligamentoplasty.

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Dr. Cao Manh Lieu
Languages
French
English
Vietnamese
Qualifications
Medical School
- 1975-1981 : Medical Doctor, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Board Certifications
- 1984-1990 : Residency, General Orthopedic Surgeon, Viet Duc Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Fellowships
- 1991-1992: Residency, Raymonde Poincaré Hospital, Garche, France, Traumatology and Orthopedics Department of Prof. Alain Patel
- 1996-1997: Chef Clinic Assistance, René Décaste Medical College, Paris V-Sorbonne, France
- 2000 : Spinal Surgery, Fukuoka University Hospital, Japan
- 2002: Orthopedic and spinal surgery, Bologne, Italy
- 2005: Orthopedic surgery and endoscopic surgery, Clinique du Parc, Lyon, France
- 2011: Orthopedic surgery, Seattle, Washington State, USA
- 2012: Orthopedic Surgeon Congress, Cebu, Philippine
- 2014: Orthopedic surgery and shoulder endoscopic surgery, Berck and Amiens, France
- 2015: Orthopedic Surgeon Congress, Nantes, France (Orthopedique Association de l’ouest)
- 2016: Orthopedic surgery and shoulder endoscopic surgery, Clinique Chenove, Dijon, France
- 2017: Orthopedic surgery, Taiwan
Experience
- 1981-1984: General surgeon in Military Service, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- 1984-1990: Residency, Viet Duc Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
- 1990-2004: Orthopedic and traumatologic surgeon, Viet Duc Hospital, Hanoi, Viet Nam
- From 2004: Orthopedic and Traumatologic Surgeon, Hanoi French Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
Membership
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Special Interests
- Traumatology, hip and knee replacement
- Hand surgery
- Knee and shoulder arthroscopy
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Dr. Rigal Sylvain
Languages
English
French
Qualifications
Medical School
- 1975 - 1982: Medical Doctorate - University of Bordeaux
Fellowships
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1983: University diploma of Tropical Medicine - Aix Marseille II
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1991: University diploma of sports surgery - University of Paris VI
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1992: National Diploma of Orthopedic Surgical Specialties – University of Paris XI
Experience
- 1983 - 1985: Chief physician – Center of Medicine and Surgery - Mayumba - Gabon
- 1985 – 1987: Chief physician - Medical office – Ministry of French cooperation – Paris
- 1987 – 1991: Resident (Military Teaching Hospital Begin, Military Teaching Hospital Percy, Saint Louis University Hospital, Armand Trousseau University Hospital, Villeneuve Saint Georges University Hospital)
- 1991 - 1993: Senior register – Orthopedics and Traumatology - Clinic of Orthopedics, Traumatology, Military Teaching Hospital Begin - Paris.
- 1993 - 1995: Hospital practitioner - Clinic of Orthopedics, Traumatology, Military Teaching Hospital Begin – Paris
- 1995 – 2001: Hospital practitioner - Clinic of Orthopedics, Traumatology, Military Teaching Hospital Percy – Paris
- 2001 – 2019: Chief of Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Percy Military Teaching Hospital - University teaching department, Paris
- 2001- 2019: French Army National consultant in orthopedic surgery
- 2012 – 2019: Head of Chair of Surgery, French Military Medical Academy, School of Val-de-Grâce, Paris, France
Membership
- 2012: French National Academy of Surgery
- 2016: International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
- 1996: French Society for Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SoFCOT)
- 2012: French Academy of Orthopedics and traumatology (AOT)
- 1998: French College of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeons (CFCOT)
- 2003: French Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
- 2000: AO - Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (Association for the Study of Internal Fixation)
Special Interests
- Lower limb surgery
- Limb Traumatology
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Treatment for knee pain
- Pelvic and acetabular fractures
- Knee and hip replacement surgery
- Limb reconstruction for severe lower extremity trauma
Consultation Schedules
Day | Time | Location |
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Mon |
8.30 - 12.30 | HFH Hospital |
Mon |
13.30 - 17.30 | HFH Hospital |
Tue |
8.30 - 12.30 | HFH Hospital |
Tue |
13.30 - 17.30 | HFH Hospital |
Wed |
8.30 - 12.30 | HFH Hospital |
Wed |
13.30 - 17.30 | HFH Hospital |
Thur |
8.30 - 12.30 | HFH Hospital |
Thur |
13.30 - 17.30 | HFH Hospital |
Fri |
8.30 - 12.30 | HFH Hospital |
Fri |
13.30 - 17.30 | HFH Hospital |
Sat |
8.30 - 12.30 | HFH Hospital |
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Dr. Marco Marenaci
Languages
Italian
Spanish
English
French
Qualifications
Medical School
- 1996 - 2002: Medical Doctor, University of Perugia (Italy).
- 2001: Medical Doctor, Centre d'Orthopédie et traumatologie (CTO), Illkirch/Strasbourg (France)
Fellowships
- Medical Doctor
- Post-Graduate in Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery
Board certifications
- 2002: The 6th International Course in Orthopaedics, Biomechanical and Sports Rehabilitation, Perugia, Italy
- 2004: Participant in the International Course in Orthopaedics, Biomechanical and Sports Rehabilitation, Perugia, Italy
- 2005: Theoretical and Practical AO Course for Orthopaedic Trainee, Milano, Italy
- 2007: The Theoretical and Practical AO Course for Orthopaedic Trainee Firenze, Italy
- 2007: Theoretical and Practical Course for Arthroscopy Surgery procedures, Strasburg (France)
- 2009: Theoric/Practical course of Osteosynthesis with Ex Fixator (Orthofix), Venezia, Italy
- 2010: Theoretical courses: surgical management of meniscus and shoulder injury, Malaga, Spain
- 2017: Theoretical and practical course for Knee surgery procedure, Barcelona, Spain
- 2017: Theoretical and practical course for Shoulder surgery procedure, Valladolid, Spain
Experience
- 2002 – 2007: Resident of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital “Policlinico” Perugia (Italy) & University Hospital “Santa Maria della Misericordia “, Perugia, Italy
- 2007 – 2008: Specialist Registrar, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen Woodend Hospital, UK
- 2009 – 2014: Orthopedist, Hospital Comarcal La Axarquia, Malaga Spain
- 2014 – 2018: Orthopedist, Hospital Santiago Apostol, Miranda de Ebro, Burgos, Spain
- 2018 – 2019: Orthopedic Surgeon Consultant, Family Medical Practice, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- 2019 – 2020: Orthopedic Surgeon Consultant, Hospital Sant Celoni, Barcelona Spain
- 2020 - 2022: Orthopedic Surgeon Consultant Hospital Veris Delli Ponti, ASL Lecce, Italy
Membership
- 2010: Italian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SIOT)
- 2014: Spanish Society for Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT)
Special Interests
- Management of upper and lower limb fractures, sprain, and tendon injuries.
- Knee arthroscopy surgery (cartilage and meniscal disorders).
- Conservative and surgical management of shoulder rotatory cuff tendon disorders
- Hip replacement
- Hand disorders (carpal tunnel, trigger finger, DeQuervain syndrome).
- Forefoot deformity correction (Hallux valgus, hammer toe, metatarsalgia)
- Infiltrative therapy with steroid, hyaluronic acid, platelet rich plasma for joints and tendons disorders
Consultation Schedules
Day | Time | Location |
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Mon |
8.30 - 12.30 | HFH Hospital |
Mon |
13.30 - 17.30 | HFH Hospital |
Tue |
8.30 - 12.30 | HFH Hospital |
Tue |
13.30 - 17.30 | HFH Hospital |
Wed |
8.30 - 12.30 | HFH Hospital |
Wed |
13.30 - 17.30 | HFH Hospital |
Thur |
8.30 - 12.30 | HFH Hospital |
Thur |
13.30 - 17.30 | HFH Hospital |
Fri |
8.30 - 12.30 | HFH Hospital |
Fri |
13.30 - 17.30 | HFH Hospital |
Sat |
8.30 - 12.30 | HFH Hospital |
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