S Spine and Nerve Hospital reinforces its leadership in Thailand’s leading spinal and neurological hospitals Using the latest technology in endoscopic drilling with PSCD technique, it is the first to treat cervical osteoarthritis patients. Highlights are small incisions, less pain, fast recovery, a new choice for those who are afraid of surgery.
Dr. Dittapong Boonamphol, director of S Spine and Nerve Hospital and a physician specializing in spine and nervous system, revealed that nowadays Thai people are more likely to suffer from cervical osteoarthritis. Statistics of S Spine and Nerve Hospital show that from 2018 – present, there are 4 times more patients coming in for treatment, especially teenagers and working age groups. This is due to long hours of work without changing posture. including bending over to play Mobile phones of people in the social era bow their heads. and another reason is getting older. The joints between the cervical vertebrae, if subjected to impact and movement for a long time, can wear out. for most of the symptoms is occipital pain This may be caused by a swollen cervical disc to irritate the nerves. or having a collapsed cervical vertebra causing the nerve to be pressed on Some people may have pain, numbness, rupture in the shoulders, shoulders, arms and hands as well.
Currently, there are many forms of treatment for cervical osteochondrosis. But the technique used by the hospital and considered the first one is the PSCD (Percutaneous Stenoscopic Cervical Decompression) technique, which is a surgery on the back of the cervical spine. to expand the cervical canal The doctor will take an endoscope. with a high resolution into the spaces within the cervical vertebrae to bring out herniated disc that presses on the nerve For alternative treatments with this method, there are advantages. The surgical wound is very small, only 0.5 centimeters, less blood loss, fast recovery, only 1 night in hospital, able to go home. This is different from the old technique that has a large wound and requires bone welding. making it difficult to turn the neck
However, at present, S Spine and Nerve Hospital is considered the only and the first to adopt the PSCD technique. (Percutaneous Stenoscopic Cervical Decompression) is used and in the past, there have been more than 200 patients undergoing surgery with this technique. Treatment of cervical disc herniation It usually heals well if treated at the onset of symptoms. However, symptoms should be continuously observed. If the above indications are found You should immediately consult a specialized doctor. Because if left unattended, it can cause nerve damage and permanent death, leading to disability.
Dr. Dittapong concluded that As the hospital is already a leader in spinal and neurological diseases. Therefore, do not stop inventing and developing modern techniques to treat patients. The strength of the hospital is that it has a strong medical team. Here, many of Thailand’s highly skilled specialists are included here, giving them a deeper knowledge and more accurate diagnosis. together with the introduction of modern innovations from around the world to assist in the treatment By using Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) comprehensive treatment
Currently, 90% of customers are Thai customers and the rest 10% are foreign customers. who are very loyal to the S Spine & Nerve brand and use word-of-mouth marketing strategies to spread the word among the customers, which works very well. And although foreign customers may not be able to travel to Thailand fully. But the number of surgical bookings has continued to come in. And in the future, ES Spine & Nerve will continue to expand its business in many dimensions to support the increasing number of customers.
