Unexpected Fracture, Discharged in Under 24 Hours: Vietnamese Couple Experiences the "Accelerated Pace" of Chinese Healthcare

“Before we came to China, we didn't know about the country's medical technology. But this incident has allowed us to experience first-hand what world-class healthcare and sincere, warm service truly mean. We are very grateful to China! And to Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital!”

Recently, in a ward at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, affiliated with Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SRRSH), the wife of a member of a Vietnamese medical expert delegation was discharged after a smooth recovery. Before leaving, she firmly held the hands of the medical staff, expressing her heartfelt thanks again and again.

From a sudden accidental fracture to surgery operated on the same day, followed by a discharge the very next day, all within a matter of dozens of hours, this cross-border medical rescue not only demonstrated the solid strength of "SRRSH technology" but also vividly illustrated the efficiency of "SRRSH speed."

Unexpected Fracture During Overseas Visit, Surgery and Discharge on Consecutive Days

On April 8, a delegation of Vietnamese medical experts visited SRRSH for academic exchanges focused on specialized technical advancements and modern operating room management. During the visit, the wife of one of the delegation members accidentally twisted her ankle while leaving the hotel and was immediately overcome by excruciating pain.

The hospital promptly activated the emergency medical pathway. Faced with a diagnosis of an ankle fracture, the expert and his wife placed their full trust in China's medical standards and unhesitatingly chose to undergo surgical treatment at SRRSH.

The orthopedic expert team at SRRSH quickly assembled and conducted a thorough and precise assessment of the patient. Leveraging the hospital’s top-tier orthopedic expertise and the well-established principles of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), the team formulated a personalized surgical plan on the spot. Subsequently, the team led by Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Cai Hongxin performed a fracture reduction and fixation procedure, characterized by minimally invasive techniques and low blood loss.

After surgery, the medical and nursing teams provided scientific rehabilitation guidance. The patient's recovery was far faster than expected, and she met the criteria for discharge the very next day—setting a benchmark for efficient diagnosis and treatment.

Deepening International Cooperation with Proven Strength and Building a Bridge for China-Vietnam Medical Exchange

The professional and efficient diagnostic and treatment process, the superb and precise surgical technique, and the meticulous and compassionate humanistic care deeply moved the visiting Vietnamese expert, who was full of praise for the hospital's medical capabilities and management standards.

Medicine knows no borders, and compassion warms the heart. This emergency treatment of the Vietnamese visitor was not only a successful clinical practice but also a trust-building bridge for China-Vietnam medical exchange, allowing Sino-Vietnamese friendship to take root through mutual assistance between the two peoples.

SRRSH has long been committed to fostering an open and cooperative landscape, offering its model as a contribution to a global community of health for all. In the future, the hospital will continue to deepen international medical collaboration, promote the sharing of high-quality medical resources, and showcase the excellence of Chinese healthcare to the world through its robust technological strength and humanistic compassion—supporting the high-quality, coordinated development of healthcare along the Belt and Road.