Where does Dr. Chamnanni Rungprai practice?

Dr. Chamnanni Rungprai practices at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok

What is the specialty of Dr. Chamnanni Rungprai?

Dr. Chamnanni Rungprai specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Chamnanni Rungprai?

Dr. Chamnanni Rungprai is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 14 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. Chamnanni Rungprai, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Dr. Chamnanni Rungprai

Dr. Chamnanni Rungprai is a leading and highly experienced Foot & Ankle Surgeon with an experience of +14 years.
He holds professional memberships of several medical societies, some of which are, the Thai Medical Association, the Thailand Orthopedic Association, the Mid-America Orthopedic Society, the American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society and the Thailand Orthopedic Trauma Society.
Dr. Chamnanni Rungprai did his MD in 2007 from Phramongkutklao Hospital and College Of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand and then a diploma in 2009. He then did a certificate course from the American Heart Association, USA in 2014. In 2004, he also did a fellowship from the University of Iowa and Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA. Between 1996-02, he completed three fellowships in the US.
Thereafter too, he undertook several advance training in the US in his chosen field of expertise.
He is an expert at surgically treating other conditions such as gait corrections, limb lengthening, deformity corrections, Achilles tendon surgery, ankle replacement, bunion surgery, hammertoe surgery, flatfoot and clubfoot among others.
Dr. Chamnanni Rungprai has won several awards for his work, paper/poster presentations.
He has participated in regional, national and international conferences, been a part of editorial committees.
He has several publications that also include compilation of text book chapters.

Hospital

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok

Location

Bangkok, Thailand

Special Interest

Foot and Ankle Trauma Sport Injury Sport Medicine of Lower extremity Lower Limb realignment Surgery

List Of Treatments

Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction

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