The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- general neurological examination
- neuropsychological tests
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- inflammatory indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of coagulation of blood
- tumor markers
- CT scan of spinal cord (on indication 650 €)
- MRI scan of spinal cord (on indication 1200 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray examination, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Sports Medicine and Orthopedics at the Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers the comprehensive treatment for patients who suffer from musculoskeletal injuries, acute and chronic diseases of bones and joints. The department has well-coordinated team of 38 orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists and experts in sports and physical rehabilitation. In addition, the department is equipped with the advanced orthopedic and physiotherapeutic equipment, which allows the doctors to provide the best medical care and to restore mobility of the patients. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Chaithavat Ngarmukos.
In addition to general surgical treatment and care for bone fractures, the department specializes in arthroplasty in patients with knee osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia and avascular necrosis, as well as hand microsurgery. In addition, the department includes the specialized Section for Spinal Diseases.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Conservative and surgical treatment of bone fractures
- Surgical correction of joint ankylosis
- Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, as well as surgical treatment of osteoporotic fractures
- Conservative and surgical treatment of spinal diseases
- Surgical correction of scoliosis and spinal stenosis
- Treatment of the intervertebral disc lesions by means of injections of anti-inflammatory drugs
- Surgical correction of degenerative diseases of the intervertebral discs and spondylosis by means of endoscopic, minimally invasive techniques using navigation systems
- Treatment of spinal fractures using the technique of percutaneous vertebroplasty
- Surgical treatment of spinal infections, including tuberculosis
- Joint replacement surgery (knee, hip)
- Revision arthroplasty
- Hand surgery and microsurgery
- Replantation surgery of fingers, hands, tendons and nerves, as well as microscopic surgery for the correction of injuries of the brachial plexus
- Endoscopic treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
- Arthroscopy of the elbow and hand joints
- Surgical treatment of wrist fractures
- Surgical treatment of hand tendon pathologies
- Treatment for resistant back pain syndrome
- Other therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
- 1969 Doctorate, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University.
- Orthopedic Residency, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.
- 1971 Diploma of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Samitivej Hospital Bangkok
About hospital
The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the evidence of the top-class medical care at the hospital.
The hospital was founded in 1979. Thanks to its commitment to high quality treatment and the active use of innovations, nowadays it provides its services not only to local residents, but also leads in the field of medical tourism in Southeast Asia.
The hospital provides the full range of services – from primary to highly specialized medical care. With 275 beds, 87 diagnostic rooms, more than 400 doctors and more than 1,200 care specialists, the hospital is a recognized Center for Comprehensive Health Services in Bangkok.
The experienced team of the hospital includes highly specialized doctors and care specialists, has state-of-the-art medical equipment, due to which it can successfully perform both simple and complex surgical interventions, ranging from open heart surgery to liver transplantation.
In addition, the hospital also shows outstanding results in the field of pediatric medical care. The competent pediatricians working at the hospital care about the health and proper development of infants, young children and adolescents. The pediatric medical team consists of 144 experienced pediatricians, pediatric surgeons and specialized doctors, as well as a large number of specially trained nurses and other medical staff. For each of these specialists, the main value is the health of the child, so they use all their clinical experience and knowledge to achieve the well-being of young patients.
The hospital is recognized by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This is the first hospital in Thailand, which acquired the status of "Baby and mother friendly hospital" in 1999. Other significant awards include the Prime Minister's Award for Outstanding Medical Services in 2004, as well as the accreditation of the Thailand Hospital Accreditation Foundation.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers its patients various accommodation options, ranging from standard rooms to VIP rooms and presidential suites. Each patient room has an automatically adjustable bed (an extra bed is available for an accompanying person), an adjustable table above the bed, a refrigerator, an LCD TV, an electric kettle, etc. The patient rooms are also equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered healthy and tasty three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. If necessary, the patient will be provided with an individual menu. In addition, the hospital has several restaurants serving international and Japanese cuisine, where one can order full-fledged dishes, snacks, desserts and enjoy a variety of hot and cold drinks.
Further details
Standard rooms include: