Orthopedic Innovation at Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai: DTBW Technique Sets New Global Standard in Bone Fracture Treatment

Dual Tension Band Wiring (DTBW):

Advancing Orthopedic Treatment Standards to the Global Stage
From the Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, Thailand – Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai proudly announces a groundbreaking achievement in orthopedic surgery. The research conducted by Professor Emeritus Teerachai Apiwattanakakul, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon at the Orthopedic Center of Excellence, has been published in the prestigious European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology 2025, marking another milestone that highlights the hospital’s global expertise in orthopedic care.

The study, titled “Dual Tension Band Wiring for Adolescent Supracondylar Fractures of the Humerus: Mechanical Assessment and a Clinical Series”, introduces Dual Tension Band Wiring (DTBW) – an innovative technique for treating adolescent supracondylar fractures of the humerus, a challenging condition in children aged 10–15 years.

DTBW is designed to provide symmetric compression and superior stability, reducing complications and accelerating recovery when compared with standard techniques such as Lateral Divergent Pinning (LDP), Cross Pinning (CP), and Dual CP. Findings confirmed that DTBW offers the best mechanical performance and the most effective outcomes in restoring elbow function. Read the full article here

Key Clinical Outcomes

100% bone healing within an average of 7.2 weeks
Average elbow motion arc of 130°
Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS): Good to Excellent
Lower complication risks and faster recovery time

This international recognition underscores the commitment of Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai’s multidisciplinary team to advancing medical innovations and applying them to real-world patient care. It reflects the hospital’s unwavering mission to “Elevate Thai medical standards to a global level.”