Sports Medicine and Exercise Institute (BASEM) Hospital.Bangkok reveals postoperative condition ChatChai Butprom successful ACL surgery on the left knee, requires physical rehabilitation to further strengthen the body in preparation for returning to competition in 8 months
Dr..Pakapon Issaragrisil orthopedic and joint surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery for knee and shoulder joints Sports Medicine and Exercise Institute (BASEM) Hospital.Bangkok and the team doctor for the Thai national team in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 revealed postoperative condition Boy– ChatChai Butprom Thai national team goalkeeper, after an accident leading to an ACL tear on the left knee during competition and after treating a thrombosis in the leg’s vein, underwent surgery last Friday (21 Jan. 2023) using an arthroscopic Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) method with high safety standards to ensure minimal pain and fast recovery. Up to this day (23 Jan. 2023), the outcome is very satisfying. Boy has been undergoing physiotherapy, training to walk with the help of a cane very well, and has satisfactory knee movement. Using tools such as laser (Laser) and Cryotherapy to help reduce inflammation of the tissues after surgery Preparing the patient to go home to continue physiotherapy at the hospital and club, it’s estimated that it will take about 8 months to be ready to return to the field.
Sports Medicine and Exercise Institute (BASEM) Bangkok Hospital is a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence (FIFA) highly confident in treating injuries in football athletes and repairing torn ACLs of ChatChai Butprom thanks to a team of physicians with extensive experience in treating professional football players, offering close care and supervision, led by Air Marshal (Special) Dr..Paisal Chanritphithakkul, President of the Medical Association of the Football Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, and Flight Lieutenant. Dr..Pornthep Mamanee, Director of the Sports Medicine and Exercise Institute (BASEM) Bangkok Hospital. Furthermore, BASEM is the only FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence in Southeast Asia.
