越南湄公河三角洲地區骨科照護資源配置與臨床需求之研究

Background: Orthopedic care is vital for musculoskeletal health. In Vietnam, the growing burden of injuries and degenerative diseases has increased service demand, yet resource disparities persist−particularly in the Mekong Delta. This study evaluated orthopedic service capacity in 16 provincial hospitals in 2024 using a descriptive cross-sectional design.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 2024 across 16 provincial general hospitals. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and institutional records, then analyzed using descriptive statistics.Results: All surveyed hospitals had Orthopedics Departments, but only about four-fifths maintained Rehabilitation Units, most operating separately. Human resources were limited, with an estimated 1.3 orthopedic surgeons per 100,000 population. While all hospitals possessed essential equipment such as operating tables and C-arm systems, advanced tools for arthroscopy and spinal surgery were available in only a few centers. Professional and research activities remained modest, with low participation in international training or publications.Conclusion: Orthopedic services in the Mekong Delta are well established but remain uneven in capacity and technological readiness. Strengthening human resources, upgrading infrastructure, and integrating rehabilitation services are crucial to improving the quality, efficiency, and equity of trauma and orthopedic care in the region.