Where does Dr. Somsak Laowattana practice?

Dr. Somsak Laowattana practices at Bangkok Hospital

What is the specialty of Dr. Somsak Laowattana?

Dr. Somsak Laowattana specialty is Spine Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Somsak Laowattana?

Dr. Somsak Laowattana is Spine Surgeon with 32 years of experience.

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.

Dr. Somsak Laowattana, Spine Surgeon in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Dr. Somsak Laowattana

Dr. Somsak Laowattana has more than 32 years of experience as an Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon.
Services provided by him include Spinal Surgery, Intervention Spinal Non-Surgery Treatment, Hip and Knee Surgery, Sports Medical treatment, Arthroscopy Surgery and Active Muscle Training Exercise.
He is a member of the Thai Medical Council and the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand.
Dr. Somsak Laowattana has completed MD (1989) from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
He is trained in Orthopedics (1996) from the Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
Dr. Somsak Laowattana is well-versed in English and Thai.

Hospital

Bangkok Hospital

Location

Bangkok, Thailand

Special Interest

Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery.

List Of Treatments

Total Hip Replacement
Acetabular Fixation
Cemented Total Hip Replacement
Cementless Total Hip Replacement (THR) Surgery
Revision Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Computer Navigation
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery
Both Hip Replacement together
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing BHR
BHR with stem
BMHR
Minimally Invasive Hip Resurfacing
Hip Resurfacing with computer navigation
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
Knee Replacement Surgery
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
High Flex Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy
Kyphosis (Hunchback) Treatment
Sports Related Injuries
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Foraminotomy
Kyphoplasty
Laminoplasty
Laminotomy
Lumbar Laminectomy for Spine
Micro Discectomy
Minimally Invasive Anterior Cervical
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Nucleoplasty
Posterior Cervical Discectomy
Revision Spine Surgery
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spinal Laminectomy
Total Disc Replacement
Vertebroplasty
Multiple Sclerosis
Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Spine Surgery
Anterior Transoral Approach To Upper
Cervical Spine
Artificial Spine Lumbar Disc Replacement
Cervical Spine Surgery
Endoscopic Micro Discectomy MED
Micro Lumbar Discectomy Mld
PLIF Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Reconstruction Of Traumatic Cervical
Spine With Vascular Fibular Graft
Spinal Disc Replacement
Spinal Endoscopic Surgery
Stabilization Of Traumatic Spine
Spine Tumour Surgery
Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery
Scoliosis Spine Surgery
Spine Decompression Surgery
Surgery for Spina Bifida
Knee Meniscectomy
Comprehensive Myelopathy - Spinal Cord Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Spinal Instrumentation
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
Tibial Tubercle Transfer for Patellofemoral Arthritis
Leg Injury
Spondylitis
Slip Disc
Spinal Stenosis
Disc Herniation
Prolapsed Disc
Partial Hip Replacement Surgery - Unilateral Hip Replacement
1 Level Spinal Decompression+ Fixation
2 Level Spinal Decompression+ Fixation
3 Level Spinal Decompression+ Fixation
1 Level Spinal Decompression
2 Level Spinal Decompression
3 Level Spinal Decompression
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
TLIF surgery
Spine Detethering surgery
Triple arthrodesis and internal fixation
Corrective Osteotomy and fixation and bone graft
Corrective osteotomy, fixation and ligament reconstruction surgery
Knee replacement - Bilateral
Knock knee surgery
Cervical Spondylosis
Single Hip Replacement

Dr. Somsak Laowattana

Spine Surgeon

Senior Consultant

MD,

Works at Bangkok Hospital

32 years of experience

About Dr. Somsak Laowattana

Hospital

Location

Special Interest

List Of Treatments

Work Experience of Dr. Somsak Laowattana