Orthopedic Innovation for Patients! Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai Congratulates Prof. Emeritus Theerachai Apivatthakakulon, Advancing Precision and Safety in Bone Surgery
Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai proudly congratulates Prof. Emeritus Theerachai Apivatthakakul, Orthopedic Surgeon at the Orthopedic Center of Excellence, on the recent publication of his latest research in the internationally recognized Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (SAGE Publishing).
📖 His article, entitled
“Patient-specific 3D-Printed Metal Plates for Osteotomy and Fracture Fixation,”
presents a groundbreaking approach to treating complex bone fractures and deformities using custom-designed 3D-printed metal plates, or patient-specific implants. This cutting-edge technique represents a significant leap forward in personalized orthopedic care.
🔗 Read the full article here
🔗 Meet Prof. Theerachai
💡 Key benefits for patients at Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai include:
✅ Greater surgical precision — each implant is tailored to the unique anatomy of the individual patient
✅ Shorter operation time and smaller incisions, resulting in reduced blood loss
✅ Lower risk of complications during and after surgery
✅ Faster recovery, allowing patients to return to daily life sooner
✅ Thorough preoperative planning by a collaborative team of orthopedic surgeons and biomedical engineers
The article features 11 real clinical cases where this technology was successfully applied, resulting in complete bone healing and no post-operative complications. This innovation is a major step forward in applying high-precision, patient-centered technology to improve orthopedic outcomes — right here in Chiang Mai.
📍 For expert consultation and orthopedic care, visit our Orthopedic Center of Excellence
📞 Call 1719 or 052-089-888
