Shoulder Pain Specialist | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Dr. Trinh — Orthopedic specialist, Ho Chi Minh City

Has your mother or father had shoulder pain for a long time — can no longer reach up to grab things from a shelf?

Trouble fastening clothes behind the back, needing one arm to get up — signs the shoulder is starting to stiffen. An orthopedic specialist can examine to find exactly where the problem is, before it stiffens completely.

Does this sound like your mother or father?

A day in the life of a parent living with shoulder pain

At night, turning over to sleep, the shoulder aches enough to wake them.

Putting on a shirt, fastening it behind the back — the arm can't reach, has to ask a child for help.

Reaching up to get something from a shelf, combing hair — the shoulder pain shoots up to the neck.

Housework they used to do alone now depends on children/grandchildren — they feel embarrassed.

And their biggest worry: "If the shoulder keeps stiffening like this, will I still be able to raise my arm later?"

A shoulder that has hurt for a long time will not heal on its own

A child's decision to bring their parent for an early exam, or to keep waiting — the difference is large:

Bring them for an exam now

Know clearly if it's tendon inflammation or early stiffening
Most cases treated with medicine and movement — no surgery needed
Arm lifts more easily, better sleep, no night pain

Exam soon: know clearly if it's tendon inflammation or early stiffening; most cases treated without surgery; arm movement and sleep improve.

Keep waiting another 1–2 years

Shoulder fully stiffens, can no longer lift the arm
Shoulder muscles weaken, recovery becomes much harder
Severe cases need longer, costlier treatment

Delay 1–2 years: shoulder fully stiffens, arm can't lift; muscle weakens; recovery becomes much harder and costlier.

Why does coining (cạo gió) or 3-day medicine not relieve shoulder pain?

Many Khmer people call joint pain "khyâl cap" (wind-catching). Coining/coin-rubbing can bring real, temporary relief — that's normal. But when the shoulder tendon or joint itself is injured or worn down, coining alone can't reach the root cause. A specialist exam is needed first to know what to do next.

The doctor examines first, then advises based on the actual case. No promise of a specific outcome — only a proper exam so you know the right next step.

Know the exact price before anything is done

You do not need to transfer any money in advance — payment is made at the clinic counter only after you have met the doctor. The doctor examines first, then tells you the exact price before doing anything — no hidden extra charges.

Full package price (US dollars)

Shoulder consultation Full package, no extra charge	50 USD 10 USD
Shoulder joint injection Full package, no extra charge	From $190
Shoulder arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) Full package, no extra charge	full package price quoted after exam
Shoulder joint replacement Full package, no extra charge	full package price quoted after exam

Operating room — The doctor and team in the operating room

* Prices above are full package, one-time, no hidden extras. Final price depends on each patient's actual case after the doctor's examination.

The trip from Cambodia

Bus: Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh City

Via Bavet – Moc Bai border crossing

Khmer-speaking pickup available, with an interpreter staying with you through the whole exam

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Inside the operating room — real footage of the doctor and team

Real footage, September 2026

Frequently asked questions

Q: If the shoulder hurts, should it be rested completely? A: No. The shoulder is a joint that stiffens easily — resting it completely while it's inflamed makes frozen shoulder more likely. The right approach is proper rest combined with gentle movement within a comfortable range.

Q: What does it mean if you can no longer do up a button behind your back? A: That's a loss of internal rotation in the shoulder joint, commonly seen with inflammation around the shoulder or a rotator cuff injury. It can be checked at home by reaching an arm behind the back and comparing which side sits lower.

Q: What should I bring to the exam? A: Please bring old X-rays or test results, if any, so the doctor can review them quickly and more clearly.

Message us now, for your mother or father

A Khmer speaker will reply to you and tell you the exact price — no advance payment needed

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