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Dr. Somsak Laowattana

Arthoscopy and Sports Medicine, Hip Surgery, Knee Surgery, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Somsak Laowattana

Senior Consultant

32+ years of experience
MD
Bangkok Hospital - Thailand

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Somsak Laowattana

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Knee Osteoarthritis
    • Hip Osteoarthritis
    • Bow Legs (Genu Varum)
    • Knock Knees (Genu Valgum)
    • Disc Herniation
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Degenerative Spine Disease
    • Spinal Trauma
    • Sports Injuries
    • Ligament Injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL)
    • Meniscal Injuries
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Vertebral Compression Fractures
    • Leg Length Discrepancy

    Sub-specialties

    • High Technology Spine Surgery: Minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery, epiduroscopy laser decompression, kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty — a trusted Spine Surgeon in Bangkok for international patients seeking advanced spine care in Thailand.
    • Knee & Leg Shape Correction (MHTO): Pioneer of the MHTO technique for bow leg / knock knee correction with small incision, less blood loss, and fast recovery.
    • Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine: Hip and knee replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and sports-related injury management.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Total Hip Replacement
    • MHTO (Minimally Invasive High Tibial Osteotomy) — Dr. Somsak's Signature Technique
    • Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy
    • Trans-Sacral Epiduroscopy Laser Decompression
    • Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty
    • Lumbar / Cervical Nucleoplasty
    • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery (ACL, Meniscus)
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
    • Percutaneous Epidural Neuroplasty (PEN)
    • Active Muscle Training Exercise & Body Balancing Insole Therapy

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) — Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1989
    • Orthopedic Surgery — Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 1996

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Hip and Knee Surgery Visiting Fellow — Fukuoka Hospital, Japan, 2004
    • Arthroscopic Surgery Scholar — 2000
    • Constrained Condylar Total Knee Replacement Training — Chulalongkorn Hospital, 2009
    • Certified Kyphon Balloon Kyphoplasty Workshop — Bangkok Hospital, 2010
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery Spine Course — Bangkok Hospital, 2011
    • Spinal Surgery Visiting Fellow — Hotel Dieu Hospital (Nantes) and Pellegrin Hospital (Bordeaux), France, 2011
    • International Cadaver Workshop for Percutaneous Endoscopic Spine Surgery — KOMISS, Korea, 2012
    • Advanced Epidural Neurolysis Procedure — Cheonan Woori Hospital, Korea, 2012
    • Sonoguided and Fluxray RF Rhizotomy Course — Woory Pain Clinic, Korea, 2012
    • Asia Pacific Install Legacy Symposium — Taiwan, 2013
    • Trans-Sacral Epiduroscopy Laser Decompression — Wooridul Spine Hospital, Korea, 2015

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Thai Medical Council Registration
    • The Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok — Senior Consultant, Orthopedic Surgery / Orthopedic Center, Present
    • Bangkok International Hospital (Brain x Bone) — Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Present
    • Bangkok Advanced Clinics — Director, Spine and Joint Center, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Fukuoka Hospital, Japan — Hip and Knee Surgery Visiting Fellow (2004)
    • Hotel Dieu Hospital (Nantes) and Pellegrin Hospital (Bordeaux), France — Spinal Surgery Visiting Fellow (2011)
    • KOMISS, Korea — International Cadaver Workshop (2012)
    • Wooridul Spine Hospital, Korea — Trans-Sacral Epiduroscopy Laser Decompression (2015)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Director, Spine and Joint Center, Bangkok Advanced Clinics
    • Designer of MHTO surgical technique and proprietary instrument for bow leg / knock knee correction
    • Author of columns in Sakune Thai Weekly magazine on treatment and orthopaedic knowledge

    Key Achievements

    • 32+ years of clinical orthopaedic experience
    • Pioneer of the MHTO technique for bow leg / knock knee correction
    • International training across Japan, Korea, France, Taiwan, and Thailand
    • Director of Spine and Joint Center at Bangkok Advanced Clinics

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