Where does Dr. Noppachart Limpaphayom practice?

Dr. Noppachart Limpaphayom practices at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok

What is the specialty of Dr. Noppachart Limpaphayom?

Dr. Noppachart Limpaphayom specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Noppachart Limpaphayom?

Dr. Noppachart Limpaphayom is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 25 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. Noppachart Limpaphayom, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Dr. Noppachart Limpaphayom

Dr. Noppachart Limpaphayom is a leading and a senior Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with an experience of +25 years.
He holds professional memberships of the, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and the International Orthopaedics: Brussels, BE.
In 1996, he did his MD from Chulalongkorn University and then did his diploma in 2003 from Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery. In 2008, he did a fellowship from the University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He also did post-doctoral training at the Children Orthopedic Center, Children Hospital Los Angeles, USA.
Dr. Noppachart Limpaphayom is an expert at surgically treating muskuloskeletal conditions in pediatrics. Some of the conditions he treats are, limb and spine deformities detected at birth or later such as clubfoot, scoliosis and limb length differences. He also treats gait differences, broken fractures, bone/joint infections and tumours.
He has co-authored a few research papers on his experience in the field of orthopedics.

Hospital

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok

Location

Bangkok, Thailand

Special Interest

Congenital limb and spine deformities Limb and spine deformities developed at later stage Gait abnormalities Fractures Bone/joint infections and tumours

List Of Treatments

Deformity Correction
Foot deformity and reconstruction
Pediatric trauma

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