NHSO continues surgery to insert a titanium skull implant. Walailak University Medical Center Hospital |

NHSO Deputy Secretary General visited Walailak University Medical Center Hospital. Participate in observation The hospital’s first “Titanium Skull Implant Surgery” reveals that in fiscal year 2024, it has paid more than 4 million baht in compensation​​​​ for equipment, providing services to 130 patients.

On October 28 at Walailak Medical Center Hospital Dr. Jadej Thamthatcharee, Secretary-General of the National Health Security Office (NHSO). ready Dr. Atthaphon Limpanyalert, Deputy Secretary General of the NHSO. andDr. Phonlaphat Satian, Acting Director NHSO District 11, Surat Thani. We joined in announcing an agreement to be a service unit for referrals for diseases of the brain, nervous system, spine, and innovative skull plates with titanium and PMMA materials between hospitals and medical centers. Walailak University with the Office of National Health Security, byDr. Arak Wongworachat, Hospital Director, Walailak University Medical Center Multidisciplinary team and Life Science Center of Excellence team (Public Organization) Supporter of pushing Thai innovation towards deployment Participate in the announcement of the agreement

Dr. Jadet He attended a press conference through the online system, saying that the agreement to enter the transplant service unit for diseases of the brain and nervous system was announced. It is considered that the bone- spine and the innovation of the skull cover made from titanium materials and PMMA (PMMA) between the Walailak University Medical Center Hospital and the National Health Security Office (NHSO) is a good sign and is a good starting point. This allows the country not to spend money leaving the country In the past, it had to spend a lot of money importing such items. With a very high price, hospitals, medical centers Walailak University It is a haven for the people of the upper southern region. But there are people from other areas too. He also traveled to get treatment at this hospital.

side Dr. Atthaphon Limpanyalert, Deputy Secretary General of the NHSO. Said after watching the surgery to insert a skull implant. in patients injured in an accident in the operating room they went this time to the area to continue the practice of “Medical innovation: Prosthetic cranial surgery for patients injured in accidents for patients in the National Health Security System (Gold Card)” after the meeting of the National Health Security Committee (NHSO Board) G.) On September 4, 2023, its resolution was to approve the proposal to increase the benefits from personalized skull services made of titanium metal with 3D printing technology for use by patients who need to have brain surgery and could not use his original skull to cover his head.

After the NHSO board voted to approve these benefits Hospitals have contacted us to request medical supplies for skull caps made of titanium metal. And the number is around 3-5 places The response of the hospital is very fast. It can be seen that medical innovations created by Thai researchers were adopted. and it is preferred by medical personnel for use in the treatment of patients It is expected that there will be patients who need treatment with a skull flap. both new patients and the cumulative number of patients waiting for treatment is around 1,000-4,000 across the country. Most of them were diagnosed as patients of working age. and elderly people who have had a stroke and need rehabilitation after receiving treatment. Including patients who have been involved in road accidents. and many bad heads were injured. In some cases the skull must be opened. When the treatment is finished, it must be closed with quality medical products. To prevent damage to brain tissue Helps to regulate pressure within the brain. This will greatly affect recovery. Bringing patients back to a better quality of life or being able to live daily life as close to normal as possible

“These two groups of patients are a large population in the country. and use the gold patent for treatment This allows equal access to expensive medical technology. There is no charge. This is because the NHSO board has approved a set of health benefits for Thai people with a gold patent. Because in the past, the use of high priced technology was limited to those who could afford it. ” Dr. Atthapon said and said

Currently, from reimbursement data for the innovative titanium skull cap in fiscal year 2024, it is found that services were provided to 130 patients, representing 131 services in 132 pieces, with a total equipment cost of 4,670,276 baht plus to help his large number of patients It is also believed that he supports domestic researchers who have successfully created Thai inventions.

side Dr. Arak Wongworachat, Hospital Director, Walailak University Medical Center Said brain surgery and spinal nervous system The hospital can provide all types of treatment. Both brain injury Brain aneurysm Brain tumors and spinal cord The cervical spine from the thoracic spine to the lumbar region presses on the nerve. Drainage of the central meningeal space Additionally, it is possible to undergo cranial closure surgery. of injured patients Using a modern skull cap made of titanium metal.

Dr. Sasikarn Sukhor, a specialist in neurosurgery at Walailak University Medical Center Hospital. He said that a patient who underwent surgery for a diagnosis of traumatic subdural hemorrhage (bleeding under the dura mater from an accident) had a car accident. He was treated with surgery to remove the blood in the brain along with a craniotomy to relieve pressure in the brain. (decompressive craniectomy with clot removal) After that, an order was made to close the skull. The mark is

1. The patient has trephination syndrome (a group of symptoms of weakness and decreased consciousness after craniotomy due to loss of intracranial pressure balance).

2. Correct the split skull (skull defect) to protect brain tissue and beauty.