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Orthopaedic spine surgeon practicing at Hua Hin Hospital, San Paolo Hospital, Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin, and Bangkok Hospital Phetchaburi in Thailand. Internationally trained in spine surgery in the United States, Japan, and Thailand, with expertise in degenerative spinal disorders, spinal deformities, minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, and cervical spine procedures.
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Spinal Deformity and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
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Comprehensive assessment and individualized care for a range of spinal conditions. Treatment decisions depend on symptoms, examination, investigations, and each patient's goals.
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A spinal disc can press on nearby nerves, causing back or neck pain, radiating pain, numbness, or weakness.
Learn moreNarrowing of spinal spaces may compress nerves, causing pain, numbness, or difficulty walking.
Learn moreAbnormal spinal curvature or alignment can affect posture, comfort, and mobility.
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A herniated disc occurs when its soft center pushes through the outer layer, potentially irritating nearby nerves. Symptoms may include back or neck pain, pain radiating into an arm or leg, numbness, or weakness.
Most people improve without surgery through activity adjustments, physical therapy, and medication.
Seek urgent care for loss of bladder or bowel control, groin numbness, or severe or worsening weakness.
Spinal stenosis is narrowing within the spine that can press on nerves, usually in the lower back or neck. Symptoms may include pain, numbness, weakness, or difficulty walking.
Symptoms can often be managed with physical therapy, activity adjustments, and medication. Severe cases may require surgery.
Seek urgent care for loss of bladder or bowel control, groin numbness, or severe or worsening weakness. New walking or balance problems require prompt medical assessment.
Spinal deformity is an abnormal curvature or alignment of the spine, such as scoliosis or excessive rounding. It may cause uneven shoulders or hips, back pain, muscle fatigue, or difficulty walking.
Treatment may include monitoring, physical therapy, pain management, or bracing in growing children. Severe or progressive cases may require surgery.
Seek urgent care for new loss of bladder or bowel control or rapidly worsening weakness.
Treatment is individualized based on symptoms, examination, imaging findings when needed, and shared decision-making. Many spinal conditions can be managed without surgery.
Medication and physiotherapy are often the first steps in treating back and neck pain without surgery. An individualized plan may include:
An epidural steroid injection delivers anti-inflammatory medication near irritated spinal nerves to help relieve radiating arm or leg pain when conservative treatment has not provided enough relief.
Usually performed with imaging guidance, it may ease symptoms and support rehabilitation. Relief varies and may be temporary; the injection does not repair discs or reverse spinal narrowing.
Surgery may be considered for disabling symptoms despite non-surgical care, significant nerve compression, progressive weakness, or spinal deformity.
Options depend on the condition and may include:
Benefits, risks, and recovery vary. Your specialist will discuss suitable options, alternatives, and risks, including infection, bleeding, nerve injury, and persistent symptoms.
25th European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) Congress
53rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research (JSSR)
54th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research (JSSR)
10th Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery and Techniques Conference (ASEAN MISST)
25th Pacific and Asian Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (PASMISS)
30th Spine Society of Thailand Annual Meeting (SST)
55th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research (JSSR)
27th European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) Congress
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