Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon ·
Vejthani Hospital , Bangkok, Thailand
18 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Thai , English , German , Teochew
Specialises in:
Here is an outline of the conditions that are treated by Dr. Bancha Chernchujit, a sports medicine specialist::
You usually refer to sports medicine specialist if you are undergoing surgical or non surgical treatment for musculoskeletal conditions arising out of sporting activities. The aim of the doctor though remains that the condition is resolved through non surgical or therapy. It is natural for the doctor to either refer you to an orthopedic or sports surgeon or to an occupational or physical therapist.
Please find listed below sports injuries or conditions related signs or symptoms:
Please immediately approach your doctor incase of a health condition which is linked to your involvement in sports. A sports medicine specialist is the right way to go if you are having pain, swelling or loss of movement. There are two kinds of injuries which need a resolution from the doctor and these are acute injuries or overuse injuries, both pretty common among sportspersons.
9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday are the operating hours of the doctor. These timings include the time when the procedure takes place and does not include post operative stay or therapy, if required.
There are many kinds of popular procedures performed under the sports medicine sub specialty:
The primary goal of the procedures are restoring joint function and reducing the pain felt by the patient. Either repairing the musculoskeletal body part or replacing it are both solutions for the issues connected with sports medicine specialty. The procedure though a critical part of the treatment process has to be followed with the rehabilitation which has to be implemented well.
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A sports medicine specialist is consulted by not just professional sportspersons but children and teenagers and by people who indulge in personal fitness programs. Sports injuries or conditions are managed and treated by the doctor of this specialty, although the focus should be on prevention. The assistance for the recovery from an injury includes medications, healing treatments, exercises of different kinds and splints or supports.
We have outlined below the various tests needed prior to and during consultation with a sports medicine specialist.
The tests give the right picture about the overall health conditions of the patient and their preparedness for treatment. As to how the treatment process has helped the patient recover becomes clearer especially with the orthopedic tests done. The importance of muscle balance and strength as well as cardiological tests cannot be underlined enough.
You must go to see a sports medicine specialist under the following circumstances.
If the doctor has received any referrals from fellow medical practitioners and any good patient reviews then it gives you confidence in your choice of doctor The sports medicine specialist treats you and helps you recover whether the injury is acute (sudden) or something that has deepened over time. If you are struggling through the recovery process then too the doctor will handhold you via a physical exam, exercise, nutrition and lifestyle advice.
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