The healing vacation and the unexpected " release" in Vietnam
After more than two years of living in pain from arthritis in the shoulder - left hit, despite being treated with medicine, injections, and physical therapy in Australia but not being effective, Mr. Robert Mulligan is almost desperate. Not sleeping at night due to pain, living a limited exercise day, he once thought: "Maybe I will have to live with this pain for the rest of my life."
A long trip to Da Nang - the city he loves - suddenly became a turning point in his life. Through an introduction, he went to Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital. Here, doctors quickly determined the cause of the pain to be acute emphysema of the shoulder - spine and prescribed endoscopic surgery - an advanced method to treat less invasive damage and recover quickly.
The surgery lasted less than 60 minutes, performed by Dr. Nguyen Huu Manh (Vinmec Times City) in coordination with the Vinmec Da Nang team. Thanks to a modern endoscopy system and a one-way sterile operating room, the lesion is treated accurately, minimizing invasion and significantly shortening recovery time.
Just a few days after the surgery, Mr. Robert was able to raise his arms and move his shoulders normally, no longer in pain. After a week, he recovered almost completely thanks to personalized physical therapy programs. I cant believe that the pain that has lasted for two years suddenly disappeared. From the first full sleep to raising your arms to wear a shirt all as a great gift, Mr. Robert emotionally shared.
Ideal destination for medical tourism in the Central region
MSc. Dr. Ta Tuan Anh - Orthopedic Trauma Doctor, who accompanied the surgical team - shared: "The success of the surgery is the result of close coordination between accurate diagnosis, timely assignment and selection of appropriate treatment methods. Shoulder-attached endoscopic surgery is an important step forward in the treatment of current musculoskeletal diseases. At Vinmec Da Nang, we not only master the technique with high accuracy, but also design the entire optimal treatment process - helping patients, especially foreigners, to shorten their hospital stay, recover quickly and feel secure in continuing their daily journey, travel or work.
With a team of highly skilled doctors, fluent English communication and an international standard process, Vinmec Da Nang has received and successfully treated many foreign patients from countries such as Australia, the US, Korea... in the fields of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, digestive, sports injury... Located right in the city center, just 15 minutes away from the international airport, Vinmec Da Nang offers seamless health care experiences - from medical examination and treatment to recovery and residence.
The successful treatment of a persistent case that has not been treated by foreign health care once again affirms the outstanding capacity of the Vietnamese private healthcare system - especially in the comprehensive, synchronous, and personalized care model as at Vinmec. Vinmec Da Nang promises to become a leading medical center in the Central region, where high expertise, advanced technology and humanitarian services converge - for both Vietnamese people and the international community.
According to the research report "Healthcare services for foreigners in Vietnam" conducted by leading market research company in the Indochina Research Vietnam region and published in March 2025, Vinmec is the number 1 healthcare system in Vietnam for foreigners last year, with a recognition rate of up to 67%, keeping a good distance from other hospitals. According to Indochina Research Vietnam, the most important factor for foreigners when choosing healthcare services in Vietnam is the professional qualifications of the medical team (accounting for 53%), followed by the quality of facilities (accounting for 48%) and dedication to patient care (accounting for 40%).
