What is the specialty of Assoc. Prof. Pravit Kitidumrongsook?

Assoc. Prof. Pravit Kitidumrongsook specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Assoc. Prof. Pravit Kitidumrongsook?

Assoc. Prof. Pravit Kitidumrongsook is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 32 years of experience.

What does a Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon do?

The Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

What are the typical symptoms of an joint replacement candidate?

The symptoms include where a person is unable to perform daily routine activities because of pain, experiencing stiffness even when lying down or at rest and there is pain despite having medications.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon?

The investigations include Arthrography, Blood Tests, Bone Scan, Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Dual-Photon Absorptiometry, and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.

Is there a difference between an orthopedic doctor and an orthopedic surgeon?

Not really, in reality the Orthopedists treat a range of conditions such as fractures and dislocations, osteoporosis, back injuries and more. Because surgery is so integral to the role, the terms "orthopedist" and "orthopedic surgeon" are often used interchangeably.

How long will the new joint last or will I have to do a second replacement?

For 80–90% of people who have total knee replacement, the new joint usually last for about 20 years or more.

Assoc. Prof. Pravit Kitidumrongsook, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Assoc. Prof. Pravit Kitidumrongsook

Assoc. Prof. Pravit Kitidumrongsook is a leading Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with +32 years of experience in the field.
He completed his MD in 1989 from Siriraj Hospital, Thailand and then did his diploma from the Post Graduate Medical Institute, Singapore General Hospital in 1996. In 2003, he did his visiting fellowship from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and then another in 2004 from the Christine M. Kleinert Institute, Louisville, Kentucky.
Dr. Kitidumrongsook is an expert at micro and hand surgery. He performs hand reconstructive surgery and other surgeries for skin grafts, skin flaps, closed reduction and fixation, tendon repair, nerve repairs, surgical drainage or debridement and joint replacement. Some of the other hand microsurgery procedures he performs are for treating congenital abnormalities, arthritis, deformities and congenital abnormalities and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
He has co-authored a few research papers for leading medical journals.

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Location

Bangkok, Thailand

Special Interest

Reconstruction surgery Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Congenital abnormalities Skin grafts Skin flaps Closed reduction and fixation Tendon repair Nerve repairs Surgical drainage Joint replacement Arthritis Microsurgery

List Of Treatments

Closed Reduction for Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Release (CTR) Open or Endoscopic
Tendon Transfer
Synovectomy of Hand

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Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

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