Bumrungrad Opens “Sports Medicine Center” to transform joint care and sports medicine all in one place. Ready to organize an army of medical teams with the potential to be recognized Emphasize leaders in holistic health care
From the epidemiological situation The World Health Organization forecasts that the number of orthopedic cases will increase from 400 million in 2008 to 570 million in 2020, while the Thailand survey It was found that there are more than 6 million people with orthopedic diseases in Thailand in 2020, but what is worrying is Osteoarthritis is a major disease burden in the growing number of elderly people. And is a chronic disease that causes disability And the loss of the functional ability of the body Leading to a burden of dependence This is a global public health problem including Thailand. In addition, there are also patients with articular conditions caused by injuries from exercise, sports, accidents or daily living habits. The problem with these things, patients need to be diagnosed to determine the root cause. Including the correct treatment plan. On the spot and suitable for symptoms, not too much or too little. From a specialist doctor Including from quality standard healthcare facilities To ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment
Assoc. Prof. Thaweesin Tunprayoon Chief Medical Operation Officer Bumrungrad Hospital Revealed that “opening the ‘Sports Medicine and Joint Center’ or ‘Sports Medicine and Joint Center’ this time underscores the potential of Bumrungrad. To continuously upgrade our healthcare to the Center of Excellence By the hospital Has organized a medical team of the Sports Medicine Center and By collecting doctors Which is a teacher-level doctor who is known and accepted by doctors in the field of orthopedic expertise of the country to work with the hospital To enhance the potential of the doctors of the Sports Medicine Center and It also helps alleviate the public health burden. And provide more opportunities for patients to have access to quality medical care. “
Dr. Wicha Kanjanathawan, Head of Sports Medicine Center Bumrungrad Hospital And doctors specializing in orthopedic surgery and sports injuries Bumrungrad Hospital Said, “Bumrungrad Hospital has reinvented or reinvented the medical care model in line with the corporate vision of Holistic Healthcare by combining the two fields of science. Will benefit the users and the patients Because it causes continuity of treatment And make the treatment of patients most effective If you can imagine a patient who is in the active age being able to come in for advice or receive treatment in one center continuously throughout a certain age or family of different age members. The service can be accessed in the same place by “Sports Medicine Center and Article” Bumrungrad Hospital. Focusing on the services of 3 main groups: 1. Sports Medicine Center, 2. Joint Preservation and 3. Joint Replacement, we would like to give examples of continuity of service of the center in all ages to visualize such as
● In the early stages, visitors may be teenagers who come to check their fitness or strengthen their muscles before competing in sports.
● Later, when entering the working age There may be sports injuries. Have severe knee pain or swollen knee with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. This usually happens when there is a sudden change in direction from playing football. Or play basketball Or falling from skiing
● and when entering the elderly May have osteoarthritis problems This can be caused by wrong knee behavior, such as kneeling, kneeling, cross-legged, a position that causes the knee to be pressed and folded. And the tendons were very stretched Sitting like that for a long time Makes the circulation of blood to the knee is not good. Or it may be caused by a majority of 50 percent caused by a lot of weight. Causing the knee to bear excess weight for many years Until chronic pain Therefore had to come to be treated with an artificial knee replacement surgery, etc.
It can be seen that the scope of this disease is found in all ages. Continuing maintenance is essential. Patients are able to access a comprehensive range of services at the Sports Medicine Center. Complete in one place More importantly, the medical team still knows the symptoms and has a history of treatment for the most effective treatment. “
Dr. Chalee Sumethwanich, orthopedic and articular surgery specialist at Bumrungrad International Hospital Said, “In addition to the strengths of comprehensive and continuous holistic joint care, Another important highlight of the Center for Sports Medicine and Health Bumrungrad Hospital We have gathered a team of specialists who specialize in each field such as orthopedic surgery, hip and knee prosthesis. Sports medicine Sports injuries And rehabilitation medicine Bumrungrad is very focused on specialized treatment Each specialist doctor has extensive experience working in difficult and complex specific cases. And can use modern medical equipment or use advanced techniques or technology for treatment such as high resolution arthroscopic surgery. Or use robot-assisted surgery (Robotic Surgery) or computer navigation (Computer Navigator) with maximum efficiency. “
“For the Journey of the user Able to consult the medical team from the beginning Let’s start with prevention Muscle disease screening, diagnosis, and treatment, there are a variety of methods and techniques. Both surgery And without surgery Or surgery that retains the same joints Or surgery to repair new implants Front-entry technique hip replacement surgery Not cutting muscle Or using a robotic arm to assist surgery Depending on the diagnosis of the medical team to determine the most appropriate treatment for each patient. Including rehabilitation of the body and muscles to be able to return to daily life For patients with complexities such as arthroscopic surgery Or have bones that fracture around the prosthesis, etc. It is necessary to rely on a team of specialists who are highly skilled, skilled, and experienced in the treatment. Orthopedic, Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Therapy, Internal Medicine, Rheumatologist, Anesthesiologist, Rheumatologist, Physical Therapist And nutritionist etc. “
Bumrungrad also appointed a committee of the Sports Medicine Center and the Which is a team of doctors who are responsible for monitoring patients before and after surgery Including surveillance of complications for the treatment to be most effective. Bumrungrad takes into account ‘Value Medicine’ or ‘Value Medicine’ means that the medical team and the committee will jointly consider appropriate treatment for each patient at a reasonable cost. It is worth the treatment which is actually not as expensive as you think. If compared with the standard quality under the brand “Bumrungrad”, which has attentive and meticulous attention in every detail from equipment It is mostly a single-use one for the patient. It will not be cleaned and reused according to international standards. This includes strict infection control and patient safety as a priority. Resulting in a very low rate of surgical infection And below the international standard criteria byBumrungrad’s total joint replacement had 0% of the total prosthetic infection (deep infection). (Information 2016-2018) and educating patients before surgery. (pre-operative class) to allow patients to understand the treatment process before, during and after the surgery. Including muscle development training by a physical therapist To prepare before having surgery Including physical rehabilitation Provide advice on post-operative behavior and limitations To comply with the daily life of the patient
The hospital has a package of Fixed Prices for Bumrungrad standard surgery. Which has been in operation since the last year For patients admitted to sports and joint medicine and other centers to address concerns about the cost of medical treatment. With still emphasis on value The suitability of individual patient symptoms and maximum treatment outcome. In addition, the hospital Continue to fix medical expenses and doctor fees until mid-year 2021 to take care of Thai people. As well as to thank all patients for their continued trust in the quality, standard and service of Bumrungrad Hospital.
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