Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon ·
Vejthani Hospital , Bangkok, Thailand
21 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Thai , English
Dr. Chatchaphol Thanarak treats a number of conditions some of whom are mentioned here for your perusal.:
The illness and injuries of musculoskeletal system of the body which is related to sports activities are managed by sports medicine specialists through both surgical and non surgical methods. Therapy or non operative process as the solution is the primary focus of the doctors in these conditions. 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. Common early indicators of the need for an intervention from a sports medicine specialist is pain, swelling and loss of movement. Acute injuries and overuse injuries are very prevalent in sportspersons and you need the doctors intervention incase you are suffering due to any of them.
The doctor operates from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. The time mentioned here is simply the time during which the procedure is done and excludes the recuperation and rehabilitation stay.
We have listed here for you the several kinds of procedures that Dr. Chatchaphol Thanarak performs.
Restoring the joint function or improving it to the maximum efficiency possible as well as lowering the pain are the two goals of the procedures done under this sub specialty. The doctor may need to replace the musculoskeletal part of the body or even repairing it could be the best solution. Post the procedure, it is equally important for you to get back to normal life seamlessly and the best implemented rehabilitation process helps with that.
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People engaged in fitness activities, children and teens who are into sports and professional sportspersons, all of them consult sports medicine specialists. Whether it is treatment, prevention or management of sports injuries or conditions, this is the doctor you must go to. Also, incase you are in recovery from a sports injury, the doctor will provide you with medications for reducing pain, swelling, splints or supports, healing treatments and varied exercises.
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 muscle balance and strength i.e. tests which define the range of motion and cardiological tests are equally if not important..
You must go to see a sports medicine specialist under the following circumstances.
Your decision about the doctor is strengthened with strong positive reviews from other patients and referrals from fellow doctors. Whether the injury is sudden (acute) or chronic, has developed with stressors over a time period, sports medicine specialist treats you and helps you recover in both cases. The doctor holds your hand through the recovery process so if you are struggling to get back to your everyday life then too a visit becomes necessary.
BPT, MS in Healthcare Mgmt
4 Years of Experience
Last Reviewed - June 2026
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