Hip Replacement Bangkok

[Peachplum]

Can anyone advise on government hospitals in Bangkok who you would recommend for hip replacement surgery and what the approximate cost would be. I know the private hospitals charge 400-600 thousand but wondering if that is worth it, and whether or not a government hospital would do just as good a job. Thanks 

[Sheryl]

The top tier government hospitals will do this just fine. Suggest one of these: Chuklalongkorn, Siriraj, Police Hospital, Lerdsin and Vajira Hospitals  Some specific doctor suggestions:

 

Chula: Prof. SRIHATACH GEORGE NGARMUKOS

             Prof. PONGSAK YUKTANANDANA

Siriraj: Prof. PACHARAPOL UDOMKIAT

Vajira: Prof. SATIT THIENGWITTAYAPORN

Police Hospital: Prof. VIROJ LARBPAIBOONPONG

 

try to see one of these via after hours clinic.

 

There may well be a long wait list and there will be long waits and red tape at each visit. But savings will be significant.

[uhuh]

Problem weil be rehab (physical therapy) after operation.  You cannot do this on your own.  And it is next to impossible to find in Thailand. 

[faraday]

I had my hip replaced at the army hospital, Fort Prajak in Udon. It cost 130,000 baht.

 

I really doubt that going to a private hospital would actually be any better, but of course it does depend on the Surgeon.

 

I consulted with 3 OS before deciding to have mine done; BKK hospital quoted me 300,000.

 

The cost was not an issue.

 

There are many good physiotherapists here - & a few not so good.

 

You need to evaluate the pros & cons of cemented Vs incemented implants.

 

There's a very good user website called: bonesmart.com which will give you alot of uncomplicated & useful advice.

 

 

[430xc]

I hope I am not pushing this thread in a different direction, but I would like to bring something up.  Does anyone have experience with platelet rich plasma PRP injection treatment in Thailand or Udon Thani or Khoen Kaen?

I have hip osteoarthritis and not yet ready for replacement unless absolutely necessary.

Thanks

430xc