Why choose the Bumrungrad Orthopaedics Center?

Seamless collaboration and teamwork Systematic collaboration among teams of Orthopaedic surgeons, neurologists, vascular specialists, and physical therapists to provide patients with safe and quality care of Joint Commission International (JCI) standards.

Accurate diagnosis and precise treatment of Orthopaedic disorders Timely diagnosis and treatment of diseases as well as abnormalities related to bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments, covering minor to severe and complex injuries and emergencies.

Use of advanced technology in treatment Use of advanced technology in musculoskeletal surgery as well as modern treatment approaches such as shockwave, plasma, and ultrasound therapies.

Our vision

Our goal is to provide comprehensive care for patients with musculoskeletal diseases including the spine with modern technology and compassion.  We deliver innovative, personalized treatments and top-notch surgical approaches to help patients return to normal daily activities and improve their quality of life.

Our mission

Our mission is to deliver world-class joint and spine care at Bumrungrad Hospital, integrating the expertise of our skilled physicians with advanced technology and approaches proven to produce effective results.

We are committed to providing personalized care for every patient with accurate and timely diagnosis,  modern surgical treatments, effective rehabilitation programs, and continuous support for patients throughout  their recovery journey.

We aim to enable our patients to live an active and enjoyable life to the fullest, without joint and spine problems posing constraints on them. 


 

• Our surgeons have performed over 1,000 cases of endoscopic spine surgery.
• 90% of surgical outcomes were rated as good and very good.
• 95% of the patients needed only one-night stay in hospital after surgery.
• The sciatica pain level improved significantly in more than 95% of the patients. 
• Patients rated post-operative pain on the first day as mild, at 2 on a pain scale of 0-10. 
• The recurrence rate of herniated disc after surgery is 5%.
• Wound infection rate is 0%.

Bumrungrad Hospital provides comprehensive care for spine disorders.  Our team of specialists are highly skilled and well-experienced in diagnosing and treating spine issues so patients can get the best possible care.
 

We can provide diagnoses of the following spinal diseases and injuries:

• Herniated Disc: A common condition with a pinched nerve causing pain, numbness and weakness in the arms and legs, most often found in the cervical vertebrae and the lower spine
• Scoliosis:  A sideways curvature of the spine into a C-shape or and S-shape 
• Revision spine surgery: A surgery necessary to correct or adjust the results of a previous one
• Spinal Injuries:  Injuries caused by traumas like  accidents or falls
• Spinal Tumors:  Abnormal growths of cells within or surrounding the spinal cord and/or spinal column 
• Spinal Infection: An infection that occurs in or around the spine
• Degenerative spine diseases:  including degeneration of the intervertebral discs, spinal joint degeneration, stenosis especially in the cervical spine and the lumbar spine
• Spinal deformities: Scoliosis in adults, scoliosis in children and adolescents, and humpback condition of the spinal column

Our treatment methods are as follows:

• Pressure relief: To reduce the pressure on the dorsal nerve root/the spinal nerve root 
• Spinal fusion: To stabilize the spine with certain devices in fusing the backbones together
• Deformity Correction: To correct spinal deformities and imbalance

Bumrungrad Orthopaedic Spine Center, Bumrungrad Hospital relies on state-of-the-art technology and equipment to provide our patients with care of the best possible quality. We are determined to make use of advanced equipment and treatment methods to ensure the best possible treatment outcomes for patients, improving their quality of life.

Patient safety is our first priority. We are committed to strictly adhering to safety standards and guidelines in caring for our patients so they are safe at every stage of their treatment. Our team is dedicated to providing safe and effective personalized care for every patient.

• Enhanced technique of dural closure using autologous fat graft and Gelfoam for effective management of dural tear following interlaminar endoscopic lumbar spine surgery. Pritsanai Pruttikul , Thanat Sutthiwongkit, Sombat Kunakornsawat , Sompoch Paiboonsirijit, Krit Pongpirul. Eur Spine J. 2024 Jul;33(7):2886-2891. doi: 10.1007/s00586-024-08262-1. Epub 2024 Apr 30.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.

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