Spine surgery

[Jaggg88]

I have a herniated disc in my lumbar region and I need microdiscectomy surgery (sometimes called microdecompression). This isn't a complicated or long procedure so I'm sure there will be a number of surgeons in Bangkok competent enough to carry out this operation. Does anyone have any experience or recommendations for this surgery?

[Sheryl]

I highly recommend Prof. Wicharn at BNH spine center

 

https://www.bnhhospital.com/find-doctor/search-result/?dname=Wicharn

 

He is also at Bangkok Christian Hospital but just once a week

https://www.bch.in.th/find-doctor/doctor-profile/?smid=4555

 

If you are self-pay, BCH will cost less than BNH

[Jaggg88]

Thank you Sheryl that's just the information I was looking for.????

[dddave]

I 2nd the recommendation of Dr. Wicharn.  He is US board certified (residency at Colombia Presbyterian in NYC) and is an excellent communicator in English.  My issue was not spine related but I was impressed with his willingness to thoroughly discus issues and answer questions.

If you decide to try his Saturday hours at Bangkok Christian, first confirm a day or so in advance that he will be there as sometimes he is not.  BCH is walk-in so get there early and bring a book (and your passport), he is in a lot of demand.   

Edited September 4, 2020 by dddave

[Swimfan]

Have you tried physical therapy. i had a large disk herniation last year was extremely painfull and had terrible weakness in my legs. i managed to correct it 100% with specialized physical therapy and massage. 

[Jaggg88]

On 9/4/2020 at 11:53 AM, Swimfan said:

Have you tried physical therapy. i had a large disk herniation last year was extremely painfull and had terrible weakness in my legs. i managed to correct it 100% with specialized physical therapy and massage. 

I had 3 vertebrae L5, 4 and 3 fused in an operation 25 years ago and this has put pressure on the vertebrae above and below due to lack of flexibility. I'm afraid the prolapsed disc between L3 and L2 will not respond to physio but thank you for the suggestion.

[Ben S]

Hello - I have Isthmic spondylolisthesis L3/L4 - saw a doctor overseas, did MRI.etc and have tried conservative methods but 4 months later it’s only got worse. I would like to go ahead with the lumbar spinal fusion surgery. Who’s the best surgeons in Thailand for this? I’m now based in Bangkok and have private insurance so cost is not an issue.

 

Thank you

[Sheryl]

Please do not make multiple posts on the same thing in different threads. I have answered already in the other thread.