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Dr. Trinh — Orthopedic specialist, Ho Chi Minh City
Spine & joint specialist doctor, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
How many years has your parent been living with back pain?
Watching your parent hurt almost every day, but they won't say it plainly — afraid of costing their children money, or afraid of needing surgery. Please keep reading; you'll understand what to do next to help them.
Does this sound like your parent?
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Bends down to carry a grandchild, then can't stand back up — needs someone to pull them up.
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Wakes up with a back stiff as a stick — must roll to one side before being able to sit up.
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Can only walk a little way to the market before having to stop — back and legs ache badly.
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Pain spreads from the back down to the buttock, thigh, and calf; sometimes legs go numb.
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Won't tell their children how much it hurts — afraid of worrying them, or of costing too much money.

If your parent shows even a few of these signs, don't wait — back pain doesn't go away on its own; it needs a proper exam by a doctor.
Why does coining (cạo gió) or traditional medicine still leave the back hurting?
Your parent may have gone to a Kru Khmer for coining — called "khyâl cap" (wind-catching) — and felt better for a while. That's normal. But when the spine bones are truly worn, or already pressing on a nerve, coining alone can't reach the root cause. A specialist exam and an X-ray are needed first to know exactly why the back hurts.

The doctor examines first, then tells you plainly what to do next. No promise of instant relief or a fixed outcome — only a proper exam so you know the right next step.
Afraid of being scammed?
Facebook is full of countless ads selling medicine that promises "take it for 3 days and the pain is gone" — making people afraid, unwilling to trust any doctor. We understand that fear.
This is a real doctor, working at a real hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. Prices are written down clearly in advance — nothing hidden.
No need to transfer money in advance — pay at the reception counter, after you've met the doctor.
If back pain is left untreated, does it get worse over time?
Based on general medical knowledge, back pain caused by a worn spine usually doesn't go away on its own. If examined late, the pain can spread further down the leg and numbness can increase. Examining early is generally easier to treat — results vary case by case, decided only after an actual exam.
Full package price (US dollars)
Consultation
Full package, no extra charge
50 USD 10 USD
Spinal / joint injection
Full package, no extra charge
From $190
Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery)
Full package, no extra charge

full package price quoted after exam
Spine or joint surgery
Full package, no extra charge

full package price quoted after exam
Operating room
The doctor and team in the operating room
X-ray
Intra-operative X-ray screen
* Prices above are full package, no hidden extra charges. Final price depends on each patient's actual case after the doctor's examination. No advance payment needed.
The trip from Cambodia
Bus: Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh City
Via Bavet – Moc Bai border crossing
Khmer-speaking pickup available at the bus station
A Khmer interpreter stays with you the whole visit, until you finish seeing the doctor
Inside the operating room — real footage of the doctor and team
Real footage, September 2026
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can I see the doctor before paying? A: Yes — you meet the doctor first, they examine you, then tell you the clear price; you pay at the reception counter.
Q: Does this kind of back pain need surgery? A: Not known until the doctor examines and reviews an X-ray first — most cases can be treated without surgery, but it depends on the individual case.
Q: What should I bring? A: Please bring old X-rays or test results (if any) so the doctor can review them quickly and more clearly.
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This content is for general information only. Diagnosis and treatment depend on the doctor's actual examination.
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