Where does Dr. Aekachai Jaroenarpornwatana practice?

Dr. Aekachai Jaroenarpornwatana practices at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok

What is the specialty of Dr. Aekachai Jaroenarpornwatana?

Dr. Aekachai Jaroenarpornwatana specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Aekachai Jaroenarpornwatana?

Dr. Aekachai Jaroenarpornwatana is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 22 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.

Dr. Aekachai Jaroenarpornwatana, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Dr. Aekachai Jaroenarpornwatana

Dr. Aekachai Jaroenarpornwatana is a leading and an experienced Foot & Ankle Surgeon with a vast experience of +22 years.
He holds professional life memberships of the, Thai Medical Council, Thai Orthopedic Association and the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeon, Thailand.
He completed his MD in 1999 from Mahidol University and then did his diploma from Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical Council of Thailand in 2007. In 2011, he pursued advanced studies at the University of Basel, Switzerland where he earned a fellowship. A year later, he also did a certificate study from The Medical College of Wisconsin, USA in 2012. Among many of the courses, trainings and fellowships he did, he completed a fellowship from , University of Dresden, in Germany. He undertook many such advanced trainings between 2008-12 in US, Germany, Switzerland, Phillipines and Thailand too.
Dr. Aekachai Jaroenarpornwatana is an expert in foot and ankle surgery, traumatology, reconstructive surgery and lower limb arthroscopy.
He has co-authored a few research papers on relevant issues of his surgical practice.

Hospital

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok

Location

Bangkok, Thailand

Special Interest

Foot & Ankle Surgery Reconstructive surgery Arthroscopy Traumatology

List Of Treatments

Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction

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