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Dr. Pritsanai Pruttikul

Specialties

Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics - Spine Surgery

Language spoken

Thai, English

Qualifications

Medical School

- M.D., Faculty of Medicine (First Class Honors), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 2006

Board Certifications

- Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopaedics Surgery, 2013

Fellowships

- Spinal Surgery, Lerdsin General Hospital, 2013 - 2014
- Spinal deformity surgery at Keio University, Tokyo, Japan, 2014
- Spine Surgery (Endoscopic spine surgery), St. Anna Hospital, Herne, Germany, 2015
- Spine Surgery (Cervical spine and scoliosis surgery), Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA, 2015 - 2016

Special Clinical Traninings

- Brain Lab-Navigator System in Spine Surgery (1 week), Munich, Germany, 2013
- Artificial Disc Surgery, Mobi-day, Strasbourg, France, 2014
- Advance Cadaveric Endoscopic Spine Surgery Training Course, Herne-Bochum, Germany, 2015
- International Endoscopic Spine Surgery Training Course, Herne-Dusseldolf, Germany, 2015

Special Clinical Interests

- Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Surgery
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Microscopic and Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery

1. Comparison of post-operative wound pain between interlaminar and transforaminal endoscopic spine surgery: which is superior? Pruttikul P, Chobchai W, Pluemvitayaporn T, Kunakornsawat S, Piyaskulkaew C, Kittithamvongs P.Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2021 Jun 24.
2. Comparison of Segmental Mobility in Lumbar Extension Radiographs between a New Technique (""Fulcrum Bending Position"") and Conventional Standing Position in Spondylolisthesis Patients. Pruttikul P, Maneesrisajja T, Urusopon P, Pluemvitayaporn T, Piyaskulkaew C, Kunakornsawat S, Kittithamvongs P.Asian Spine J. 2019 Dec;13(6):960-966. doi: 10.31616/asj.2018.0299. Epub 2019 Jul 30.
3. Prevalennce of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Thai Female Students Aged 11-13 Years. Sombat Kunakornsawat, Nut Popan, Chaiwat Piyaskulkaew, Pritsanai Pruttikul, Tinnakorn Pluemvitayaporn, Piyabuth Kittithamvongs. J Med Assoc Thai 2017; 100 (5): 533-38.

Doctor's Schedule

Day	Time	Location
Mon1	08:00 - 16:0008:0016:00	Orthopaedic Center (Building A 20B)
Tue2	08:00 - 16:0008:0016:00	Orthopaedic Center (Building A 20B)
Wed3	08:00 - 12:0008:0012:00	Orthopaedic Center (Building A 20B)
Thu4	08:00 - 16:0008:0016:00	Orthopaedic Center (Building A 20B)
Sat6	08:00 - 16:0008:0016:00	Orthopaedic Center (Building A 20B)

Article by this doctor

New technology in spine surgery

In the past, conventional spinal surgery was performed and began around the early 1900s. This follows the use of general anesthesia, emerging of an x-ray machine and has a better antibiotics. The first conventional discectomy was performed and recorded in 1932. The first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used in 1977, which can study the structures inside the spine, including nerves and spinal cord. Surgery in the past is very different from the present.

Preparation before spinal surgery and postoperative care

Most spinal surgeries are performed in the neck and lower back.

O-arm navigation system in spine surgery

Nowadays, technology has advanced.Evolving modern advanced technology has been introduced to assist in spine surgery. The purposes are to increase accuracy and safety of surgery even more.

Endoscopic Spinal Surgery

Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive surgical option that utilizes advanced technologies and techniques. The surgical results are equal to open surgery, with smaller incisions, less tissue damage, and less risk of infections, and allow overall faster recovery times.

Lumbar Disc Herniation/Herniated Disc

Common spinal diseases, affecting 1-3% of individuals, predominantly affect middle-aged individuals around 40 years, with a higher occurrence in men (60%) than women (40%). Age-related cervical disc degeneration can lead to intervertebral disc deformation and herniation, exerting pressure on surrounding nerves due to hereditary factors and wear and tear.

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is one of the most prevalent spinal conditions, primarily affecting the lower back. Stemming from age-related spinal degeneration, various factors such as intervertebral disc degeneration, facet joint enlargement, and neural tissue thickening collectively lead to spinal canal narrowing. Aging, genetic predisposition, as well as harmful movements, promote spinal stenosis.

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) varies in global prevalence (0.35–13%), influenced by factors like race, gender, and screening methods. It predominantly affects females and has been found in school surveys across urban Bangkok, Thailand, with prevalence rates ranging from 0.91% to 4.62%, including a 4.62% occurrence among 1,818 girls aged 11-13 years.

Cervical spine degeneration and nerve compression are treatable

Degenerative cervical spine conditions are caused by wear and tear associated with aging and regular usage. Given the continuous load-bearing and movement demands placed on the cervical vertebrae to support the head, degeneration is a natural process affecting everyone, though its extent can vary between individuals.