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Dr. Yongsakdi Liengudom: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

40 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Yongsakdi Liengudom is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 40 Years of experience and is associated with Bangkok Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1993 Hand Surgery, University of Louisville Hospitals, UNITED STATES
  • 1985 Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Medical Services, MOPH, Thai Medical Council, THAILAND
  • 1979 Doctor of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, THAILAND

Hospital Address :

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Nong Prue, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, Thailand

What is the medical expertise of Dr Yongsakdi Liengudom?

  • With 40 years of experience, Dr Yongsakdi is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon.
  • He specializes in hand and microsurgery as well as spine surgery. Also, he completed his MD at Ramathibodi Hospital in Thailand.
  • Dr Yongsakdi is a member of prestigious societies such as the Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the Thai Medical Council.
  • Dr Yongsakdi underwent training in Hand surgery at the University of Louisville Hospitals in the US. Additionally, he also received training in Orthopedics at the Department of Medical Services, MOPH in Thailand.
  • He also serves on the Editorial Board of the renowned journal " The Thai Journal of Orthopedic Surgery".
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Dr. Chatchaphol Thanarak: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Chatchaphol Thanarak is a specialized Sports Medicine Specialist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Chatchaphol Thanarak is part of:

  • Thai Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine

Certifications :

  • Diploma Thai Board of Orthopaedics, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University, 2014
  • Diploma Thai Board of Sports Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University, 2015

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Chiangmai University, 2007

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

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Dr. Anuwat Vallapapan: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Anuwat Vallapapan is a specialized Sports Medicine Specialist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Bangkok Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Doctor of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, THAILAND, 2007
  • Rehabilitation Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Thai Medical Council, THAILAND, 2015

Hospital Address :

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Nong Prue, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, Thailand

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Dr. Perachit Eamsobhana: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Perachit Eamsobhana is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Perachit Eamsobhana is part of:

  • Thai Medical Association
  • Thai Medical Council
  • Thai Orthopedics Association

Certifications :

  • 2007-2008 - Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • 2008-2009 - Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Visiting Fellow in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Iowa Health Care, USA

Qualifications :

  • 2002 - M.D. (Medical Doctor), Faculty of Medicine, Srinakarinviroth University Thailand
  • 2007 - Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

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Dr. Anchalee Varieties Kaew: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

8 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Anchalee Varieties Kaew is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University
  • Diplomate Thai Board : Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University

Hospital Address :

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, International Hospital, Rama II Road, Bang Mot, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand

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Dr. Songkiat Thanacharoenpanich: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

10 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Songkiat Thanacharoenpanich is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Research Fellowship in Hip Preservation Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA 2015-2016
  • Clinical fellow in Knee arthroplasty, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, 2016
  • Fellowship in Hip and Knee arthroplasty / arthroscopy

Qualifications :

  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University
  • Diploma of Thai Board : Orthopedic Surgery Lerdsin Hospital Department of Medicine
  • Diploma : Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Diploma of Medicine Lerdsin Medical Hospital

Hospital Address :

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, International Hospital, Rama II Road, Bang Mot, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand

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Dr. Chanon Panyangam: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

10 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Chanon Panyangam is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Kasemrad Ramkhamhaeng Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Spine surgery, Thammasat University, Thailand, 2018

Qualifications :

  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 2010
  • Residency Training Orthopedic surgery, Police General Hospital, Thailand, 2013-2017

Hospital Address :

kasemrad hospital ramkamhang Ramkhamhaeng Road, Saphan Sung, Bangkok, Thailand

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Dr. Nara Jaruwongsonti: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

12 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Nara Jaruwongsonti is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Diploma of The Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, The Medical Council of Thailand
  • Fellowship Training in Spine Surgery, Orhtopedic Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 2005- 2007
  • Fellowship Training in Spine, Orthopedic Department, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thaialnd, 2005-2007
  • Clinical Fellowship in Spine, Knappschaft Hospital, Germany

Qualifications :

  • MD Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 1993-1998
  • Orthopedic Residency, Orthopedic Department, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 1999-2004

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

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Dr. Bancha Chernchujit: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Bancha Chernchujit is a specialized Sports Medicine Specialist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bancha Chernchujit is part of:

  • Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Certifications :

  • Certificate in Shoulder Surgery, Wuerzbury, Germany
  • Certificate in Sports Orthopaedics, Munich, Germany
  • Certificate in Team Physicians Development Course (F.I.M.S.)
  • Dr.med. Technical University of Munich, Germany

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University.
  • Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

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Dr. Prasit Chanasit: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

23 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Prasit Chanasit is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Certificate of Shoulder Joint Surgery : Clinical Fellowship of shoulder surgery (superior capsular reconstruction), Department of Orthopaedics, Osaka Medical Collage, Takatsuki, Japan, 2018.

Qualifications :

  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 2004
  • Diploma of Thai Board of Orthopedics : Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 2011
  • Diploma in Sports Medicine : The Program of Pediatric Medicine, The Faculty of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 2012

Hospital Address :

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, International Hospital, Rama II Road, Bang Mot, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand

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Dr. Apiporn Kanchanakulchan: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

10 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Apiporn Kanchanakulchan is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Certifications :

  • International Fellowship in Musculo-skeletal phpsical Medicine And Rehabilitation, MedStar union Memorial Hospital, 2018
  • International Fellowship in Foot & Ankle, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018

Qualifications :

  • Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University
  • Diplomate Thai Board : Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University.

Hospital Address :

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, International Hospital, Rama II Road, Bang Mot, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand

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Dr. Anuchit Vejchaichewa: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

10 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Anuchit Vejchaichewa is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Diploma : M.D., Faculty of Medicine, Rangsit
  • University, Diploma of The Thai Board of Thai Board : Orthopedic Surgery (Rajavithi),
  • Diploma of The Thai Board of Medicine : Adult Hip & knee Arthroplasty

Hospital Address :

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, International Hospital, Rama II Road, Bang Mot, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand

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Dr. Ekkarat Wirojskoolchai: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

30 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Ekkarat Wirojskoolchai is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangbon, Thailand. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with MALI Interdisciplinary Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ekkarat Wirojskoolchai is part of:

  • Member of Board of Anti-Aging Medicine (WOSAAM , World Organization Society of Anti-Aging Medicine)
  • Member of Board of Hormone Deficiency in Anti-Aging Medicine (WOSAAM-IHS)
  • Member of Board of Nutrition in Anti-Aging Medicine (WOSAAM)
  • Member of American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M)
  • Member of American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, USA Mesotherapy (AAAM)

Certifications :

  • Diploma of the Thai Medical Board in Family Medicine, Fellow in Anti-Aging Medicine (WOSAAM)

Qualifications :

  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine , Chiang Mai University
  • Completion of home physician from Phramongkutklao Hospital

Hospital Address :

MALI Interdisciplinary Hospital, Ekkachai 85 Alley, Bang Bon, Bangkok, Thailand

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Dr. Porameth Charoentanakorn: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

, Bangkok, Thailand

17 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Porameth Charoentanakorn is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Bangkok Hospital.

Certifications :

  • 2018 The 95th International Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spine Health, Wooridul Spine Hospital
  • 2017 90th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association, Tohoku University School of Medicine

Qualifications :

  • 2014 Minimally invasive spine surgery, Rush University Medical Center, UNITED STATES
  • 2013 Spine Surgery, The University of Tennessee, UNITED STATES
  • 2011 Spine Surgery, Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND
  • 2009 Orthopedic Surgery, Chulalongkorn University, Thai Medical Council, THAILAND
  • 2002 Doctor of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, THAILAND

Hospital Address :

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Nong Prue, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, Thailand

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Dr. Wallob Samranvedhya: Best  in Bangkok, Thailand

 

Bangkok, Thailand

30 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Wallob Samranvedhya is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • 1982: Orthopedic Surgery, Chiang Mai University, Thai Medical Council, THAILAND
  • 1979: Doctor of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, THAILAND
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Top Orthopedics Specialist in Thailand

About Orthopaedic Doctor

An Orthopaedic doctor specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of your musculoskeletal system that is your bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and tendons. While some orthopaedists are generalists, others specialize in certain areas of the body like:

  • Hip and knee
  • Foot and ankle
  • Shoulder and elbow
  • Hand
  • Spine

People sometimes might confuse Orthopaedic doctors with Orthopaedic surgeons. It is important to note that not all Orthopaedic doctors are Orthopaedic surgeons. Orthopaedic surgeons are trained in conducting orthopaedic surgeries, which is not the case with an orthopaedic physician.

People visit an Orthopaedic doctor for various musculoskeletal issues including:

  • Sports injuries
  • Back pain, ruptured disks and spinal stenosis
  • Bone tumors
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome, hand arthritis and hand injuries
  • Club foot, bow legs and hip dysplasia
  • Orthopaedic trauma
  • Limb lengthening
  • Achilles tendon injuries, bunions and foot and ankle injuries
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis

Procedures Performed by Orthopaedic Doctor in Thailand

Below are some of the most commonly performed Orthopaedic procedures:

  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Revision Joint Surgery
  • Debridement
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Bone Fusion
  • Soft tissue repair
  • Bone fracture repair
  • Osteotomy
  • Arthroscopy
  • Treatment for bone or muscle injury
  • Spine Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Hip Replacement surgery

Top Orthopedics Specialists in Thailand

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Kolayuth TannitisupawongBangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Anand VichyanondBangkok Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Songkiat ThanacharoenpanichBangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Pibul ItiravivongBangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Anchalee Varieties KaewBangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Pawaris SukwanichVejthani Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Yongsakdi LiengudomBangkok Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Anuchit VejchaichewaBangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok

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Types of Orthopaedic Doctors

Orthopaedic doctors can be categorized into three types depending on the nature of procedures they perform.

  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Sports Medicine Specialist

About Orthopaedic Surgeon

An Orthopaedic surgeon, or orthopaedic surgeon, is a surgeon who is specialized in the diagnosis, pre-operative, operative and post-operative treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedics is the branch of surgery dealing with the conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use surgical as well as nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, spine diseases, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital disorders.

Orthopaedic surgeons work closely with other healthcare professionals like pediatrician, sports medicine specialist etc.

Below are major roles of an Orthopaedic surgeon:

  • Diagnosis of your injury or disorder
  • Medication, exercise, casting, surgery and/ or other options
  • Patient rehabilitation by recommending exercises or physical therapy to restore movement, strength and function
  • Prevention with information and treatment plans to prevent any future injury or slow the progression of disease

Procedures Performed by Orthopaedic Surgeons in Thailand

  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Sports injuries
  • Back pain, ruptured disks and spinal stenosis
  • Bone tumors
  • Carpal tunnel, hand arthritis and hand injuries
  • Club foot, bow legs and hip dysplasia
  • Orthopaedic trauma
  • Limb lengthening
  • Achilles tendon injuries, bunions and foot and ankle injuries
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis

About Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon is a doctor who specialises in diagnosing, treating and managing the mucoskeletal problems in infants, children and young adults. Mucoskeletal problems involve the problems, disorders and conditions dealing with bone, joint or muscle. Some of the common muco skeletal problems for which you can visit pediatricOrthopaedic surgeons are limb and spine deformities (eg scoliosis, pigeon foot, clubfoot), abnormal posture, limping, bone and joint infections or for the treatment of broken bones.

Procedures Performed by Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in Thailand

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Joint Replacement Procedures
  • Revision Joint Surgery
  • Debridement
  • Bone Fusion
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Soft tissue repair
  • Internal fixation of bones
  • Osteotomy
  • Bone fracture repair

About Sports Medicine Specialist

A Sports Medicine specialist is a physician specialized in the prevention, treatment and injury caused by sports illness and injury. He helps in increasing the functioning, minimizing disability and helping in not losing time away from sports, work, or school.

Sports medicine is not a separate medical speciality. A sports medicine specialist is usually a doctor certified in a certain speciality like Orthopaedics, paediatrics, emergency medicine etc. followed by an additional training for the treatment and management of any sports injuries. For instance:

  • Physical Therapists: Helps in rehabilitation of people and their recovery.
  • Certified Athletic Trainers: Povide a rehabilitative exercise regime helping patients to regain strength and develop conditioning programs to prevent future injury.
  • Nutritionists: Assists in weight loss or weight gain and provides dietary plan or advice to help improve the physical functioning and recovery.

If you have come across any injury while playing sports, riding bicycle, running or performing any other vigorous activity, then it is advised to visit a sports medicine specialist.

Below are the major job roles commonly performed by a sports medicine specialist:

  • Diagnosing and treating athletic injuries
  • Developing treatment and rehabilitation strategies
  • Consultation and checkup sessions with patients to monitor the recovery progress
  • Prescribing medication and best practices for the treatment and progress

Procedures Performed by Sports Medicine Specialist in Thailand

Some of the injuries treated by a sports medicine doctors are:

  • Ankle sprains
  • Fractures
  • Knee and shoulder injuries
  • Tendonitis
  • Exercise-induced asthma
  • Heat illness
  • Concussions
  • Eating disorders
  • Cartilage injuries

Which are the countries where we can find Orthopedics Specialist?

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Type of Orthopedics Specialist available in Thailand?

Top Speciality Doctors in Thailand:

Top Rated Hospitals Where We Can Find Orthopedics Specialist in Thailand?

List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Orthopedics Specialist in Thailand are as followed:

Can we get the list of Orthopedics Specialist in Thailand in any other language?

Yes, we provide the list of Orthopedics Specialist in Thailand in the following languages:

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the top Orthopedics Specialists in Thailand offering online consultation?

Here are some of the best rated orthopedics specialist available for online consultation in Thailand:

Which are some of the best hospitals in Thailand, All are associated with?

Following are some of the best clinics in Thailand with whom orthopedics specialist are associated with:

Who is an Orthopedic Specialist?

Orthopedics is a medical field that focuses on conditions and diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system. This includes your ligaments, bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

People visit an orthopedic doctor when they suffer from an injury or have a chronic condition, such as lower back pain or arthritis.

An orthopedic specialist is also referred to as an orthopedic surgeon, who focuses on helping you in getting relief from musculoskeletal issues. Their duties generally include:

  • Diagnosing as well as treating conditions that may affect your musculoskeletal system.
  • Assisting or rehabilitation, aimed at regaining movement, strength, flexibility, and range of motion following an injury or surgery.
  • Forming strategies or treatment plans to prevent injury and to provide alternative treatment options to prevent worsening of chronic conditions like arthritis.
  • While an orthopedic specialist has complete knowledge about all parts of the musculoskeletal system, some of them specialize further. Some of the subspecialty areas of orthopedics include hip, spine, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, hand, trauma surgery, and sports medicine.

Different orthopedic specialists specialize even further in specific parts of the body, such as the hip, ankle, foot, or shoulder. A few of them also specialize in treating children. Pediatric orthopedists monitor bone growth issues in children, such as like scoliosis or developmental problems that a child is born with, such as clubfoot or hip dysplasia.

What are the qualifications of an Orthopedic Specialist?

Aspiring orthopedic specialists need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree and then 2- 3 years MS (orthopedics). Interested candidates have to follow the below-given steps to become an orthopedic specialist:

Step 1:

Science students who have appeared in +2 (with Chemistry, physics, and biology as main subjects) need to appear in a medical entrance test.

Step 2:

After completing the four and half years of MBBS course and one year and six months of mandatory training, one has to pursue MS (Ortho) to work as an Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Step 3:

After completing two to three years of MS (Ortho) course, an Orthopaedist can get jobs in government hospitals and can also open their own clinic to provide services to patients.

What conditions does an Orthopedic Specialist treat?

Orthopedic doctors treat a wide variety of conditions, including but not limited to the following:

  • tennis elbow
  • ankle sprain
  • meniscus tear
  • bone fractures
  • muscle strains
  • joint or back pain
  • arthritis
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • injuries to tendons or ligaments like tendonitis, sprains, and ACL tears
  • limb abnormalities, such as bowlegs and clubfoot
  • bone cancer
  • fractures, such as broken hip, broken wrist, kneecap, compression fracture of the vertebrae
  • ruptured disks and spinal stenosis
  • Carpal tunnel, hand arthritis, and hand injuries
  • club foot, bow legs, and hip dysplasia
  • Achilles tendon injuries, bunions, and foot, and ankle injuries
  • osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, osteomalacia
  • Tenosynovitis, tendinitis, muscle atrophy
What diagnostic tests are required by Orthopedics Specialist?

Your orthopedic specialist may recommend some tests to get a better picture of your problem. Most of the diagnostic imaging procedures are noninvasive and also give high-resolution images of bones, tendons, joints, or muscles.

Some diagnostic tests to detect orthopedic conditions are as follows:

  • Bone density scan
  • Computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray
  • Arthrography
  • Bone scan
  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Discography
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • Dual-Photon Absorptiometry
  • Electromyography
  • Peripheral Bone Density Testing
  • Radiographs
When should you visit an Orthopedic Specialist?

The human body has more than 300 bones and joints. If just one of them is not functioning properly, you could experience pain and discomfort which may affect your day-to-day activities. You may want to know when to visit an orthopedic specialist. An orthopedic doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions related to the bones and joints and can help in the diagnosis and treatment of your ailments. Knowing when to see an orthopedic doctor may not be always easy, but the below-given symptoms and signs are a sure indication to see an orthopedic specialist.

  • Difficulty performing daily activities
  • Suffering from consistent chronic pain
  • Range of motions becoming very limited
  • Experiencing instability while walking or standing
  • Have a soft tissue injury
  • Any joint or bone injury with broken skin
  • Joint or extremity is deformed, for example, a finger that is now crooked
  • Loss of range of motion in a joint like your elbow, knee, or shoulder
  • Pain, swelling, loss of motion, and discoloration lasting more than 48 hours
  • Tingling and numb hands
  • Trouble climbing stairs
  • Shoulder pain
  • Painful joints
  • Twisted ankles
  • Swollen wrist or joints
  • Weak, stiff, bruised muscles
What can you expect from your first visit with an Orthopedic Specialist?

An orthopedic specialist will ask you about your general health, previous health conditions, complete family medical history, and other current conditions that you may be suffering from. They will especially want to know about conditions such as anemia, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, obesity, and hypertension, because these conditions may affect the treatment options that the surgeon provides.

You need to discuss all pain that you are currently experiencing with your orthopedic doctor. You will also likely discuss it in detail with your doctor.

Also, make sure you discuss any past injuries or existing conditions that could be having a negative effect on the existing orthopedic condition. Before your consultation with the doctor, it might be helpful to maintain a pain journal where you could record activities and positions that are causing pain anywhere in the body. Don’t forget to bring the journal along with you for your consultation and share it with the doctor.

Which are the most common procedures performed by an Orthopedics Specialist?

An orthopedic medical procedure is part of a medical procedure used for the treatment of conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic specialists utilize both nonsurgical and surgical methods to treat musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, spine ailments, tumors, degenerative diseases, and inborn disorders.

Here is the list of common orthopedic surgeries.

  • ACL Reconstruction Surgery
  • Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Shoulder Replacement Surgery
  • Hip Replacement Surgery
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Repair
  • Spinal Surgeries
  • Joint Fusion
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteotomy
  • Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
  • Herniated Disk Surgery

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How to choose some of the best rated doctors in Thailand?

Doctors must have certain abilities, in order for them to be called good doctors. These are outlined below for your convenience.

  • Capability to work long hours, often under duress.
  • Excellent practical abilities.
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Decision-making abilities that are effective
  • Leadership and management abilities are required
  • Communication abilities, compassion, and a pleasant bedside manner are required
  • The desire to learn new things throughout one's career
  • Analytical skills

The primary responsibility among doctors is to help safeguard their patients' health and well being. Doctors, regardless of their role, must do the following. Collaborate with peers to sustain and enhance patient safety and the quality of care. Start contributing to deliberations regarding improving the quality of service and outcome quality.

Choosing some of the best rated doctors in Thailand can be done with ease and convenience. Their capabilities can be measured through real world parameters such as education, licenses, training, certifications, experience. And, even through criteria like where they work at, the hospital or the healthcare establishment they are a part of as well as they are associated with in some way. In addition to this the feedback and ratings from patients in the form of reviews and ratings are also a good way to judge the quality of the doctor or specialist. These days, not just word of the mouth reviews and offline reviews at the healthcare establishment can be considered, but even so the online reviews and ratings are a good way to understand the doctors’ competence so as to ease the decision making process.

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