Where does Dr. Suthorn Bavonratanavech practice?

Dr. Suthorn Bavonratanavech practices at Bangkok Hospital

What is the specialty of Dr. Suthorn Bavonratanavech?

Dr. Suthorn Bavonratanavech specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Suthorn Bavonratanavech?

Dr. Suthorn Bavonratanavech is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 45 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. Suthorn Bavonratanavech, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Dr. Suthorn Bavonratanavech

With +45 years of experience, Dr. Suthorn Bavonratanavech is a prominent Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon who treats Trauma and Arthroplasty.
He is a member of the Thai Medical Council, the Thai Medical Association, the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand, and the Thai Orthopaedic Association.
He is a member of the ASEAN Orthopaedic Association and the AOVA (Board of Directors of the AO Foundation).
He is the President of the Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand.
Dr. Suthorn Bavonratanavech has several publications, journals, and articles to his name.
He has completed MD (1974) from Chiang Mai University, Thailand.
He is trained in Orthopedics (1978) at Phramongkutklao College of Med, Thailand.
Dr. Suthorn Bavonratanavech is well-versed in English and Thai.

Hospital

Bangkok Hospital

Location

Bangkok, Thailand

Special Interest

Orthopedic Surgery.

List Of Treatments

ACL Reconstruction
Revision ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Patello Femoral Replacement
High Tibial Osteotomy
Lower femoral Osteotomy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Septic Arthritis Treatment
Lateral Retinacular Release Surgery
Arthroscopic Menisectomy
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Meniscal Repair
Osteochondral Autografting - Mosaicplasty Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Triple arthrodesis and internal fixation
Corrective Osteotomy and fixation and bone graft
Corrective osteotomy, fixation and ligament reconstruction surgery

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