What does a Spine Surgeon do?

A spine surgeon deals with the diagnosis and management of spinal diseases and conditions such as scoliosis and degenerative disorders.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Spine Surgeon?

Chest X-rays, Electrocardiogram (ECG), CT, MRI, Electromyography, Myelogram etc.

What are the typical symptoms of spine problems?

The individual may experience Stiffness in the lower back area, restricting range of motion, Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness or pain, Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest, Pain that persists for a maximum of 10-14 days, and Notable loss of motor function such as the ability to tiptoe or heel walk.

How long is the recovery period for typical spine surgeries?

Recovery period is approximately 3 to 4 months.

Are there any risks associated with spine surgeries?

Risks are rare but serious which includes include heart attack, stroke, brain damage, or death.

Gp. Capt. Dr. Tayard Buranakarl, Spine Surgeon in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Gp. Capt. Dr. Tayard Buranakarl

Gp. Capt. Dr. Tayard Buranakarl is a skilled and experienced Spine Surgeon with over 32 years of industry experience.
Multilevel cervical treatments, scoliosis surgery, and reconstructive lumbar operations using the most cutting-edge Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) techniques are among his areas of expertise.
He is the Director of the Bangkok Spine Academy and Vice-President of the Thai Spine Society.
Gp. Capt. Dr. Tayard Buranakarl has completed MD (1989) from Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand.
He is trained in Orthopedics (1995) from the Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Thailand.
He is also trained in Spine Surgery (2000) from Siriraj Hospital, Thailand.
He has a Fellowship (2017) in Spine Surgery from the Bangkok Hospital Medical Center, Thailand.
He has a fellowship in Spine Surgery (2000) from UCLA School of Medicine, the University of California, USA.
Dr. Tayard is the ASEAN group's reference surgeon for Medtronic (the world's largest global spine technology company), as well as assisting with Medtronic surgeon training throughout the Asia-Pacific area.
Gp. Capt. Dr. Tayard Buranakarl is well-versed in English and Thai.