On the afternoon of January 7, Professor Tran Trung Dung - Director of Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Trauma, Vinmec Healthcare System re-examined Xuan Son. "Currently, the patient is stable, walking on crutches in the room, and is expected to start an on-site training program in 2-3 days, with a duration of up to 6-8 hours/day," Professor Dung informed.

The 27-year-old striker looked radiant after the surgery on the evening of January 6. Photo: BVCC.

According to Dr. Dung, Xuan Son can absolutely return to top sports . His treatment technique is not too complicated. However, surgery only accounts for 10% of the process, while 90% of recovery depends on the following stages. Multidisciplinary coordination is an important factor in helping the 27-year-old player return to his peak form. Each recovery stage will be closely monitored by the sports medicine team, from nutrition and weight control to specialized recovery exercises. If the training process goes well, after 8-9 months, Xuan Son can return to his peak.

Xuan Son before surgery. Photo: BVCC

"For injuries related to joints and ligaments, recovery sometimes depends on luck. However, in the case of Xuan Son's fracture, as long as the bone heals well and is properly recovered, the possibility of returning to 100% of his form is completely possible," said Professor Dung. Previously, the surgery for player Nguyen Xuan Son ended at 9:43 p.m. The number 12 striker was conscious and began to move his feet lightly right after the surgery. Although the patient's general condition and soft tissue damage still need to be closely monitored, this is a positive sign for the recovery journey ahead.