From October 1st-6th, 2023, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University embarked on a compassionate mission to Nepal. This mission, ‘Love for Humanity’ By Siriraj Orthopaedics, was undertaken to perform life-changing joint replacement surgeries for patients in Siddhartha Hospital, Nepal.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Shadowing Elective at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Welcome, Ms. Nattamon Kulnides, a grade 11 student from Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC) in Melbourne, Australia to undertake a shadowing elective study at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, from September 25th – 29th, 2023.
“Clinical Observership Program in Orthopaedic Trauma” at Siriraj
Welcome, Dr.Bhaskar Raj Karki and Dr. Bijay Poudel, the orthopaedic surgeons from Dhulikhel Hospital, Nepal, to undertake the short training program, the “Clinical Observership Program in Orthopaedic Trauma” at the Division of Orthopaedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, from September 4th – 29th, 2023, under the supervision of Associate Professor Direk Tantigate of the Division of Orthopaedic Trauma.
Clinical Observership Program in Orthopaedic Oncology
Welcome, Dr. Hideyuki Kinoshita, Chief Physician of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Chiba Cancer Center, Japan to undertake the “Clinical Observership Program in Orthopaedic Oncology” at the Division of Orthopaedic Oncology, the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Rapin Phimolsarnti and Asst. Prof. Chandhanarat Chandhanayingyong from June 12th – 23rd, 2023.
(From Left: Dr. Hideyuki Kinoshita, Dr. Ng Yam Hock (standing), and Asst. Prof. Chandhanarat Chandhanayingyong)
Siriraj Faculty Abroad at the XXVIII FESSH & EFSHT Meeting
Asst. Prof. Yuwarat Monteerarat from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and delivered an oral research presentation on the topic “Comparing Posterior interosseous nerve strain in lateral surgical approach to radial head: A cadaveric study” at the “The XXVIII FESSH & EFSHT Meeting” between May 10th – 13th, 2023, in Rimini, Italy.
The XXVIII FESSH & EFSHT Meeting is a scientific program themed “From Basic to Controversy” by the Scientific Committee of the FESSH Congress. This Joint Congress will see surgeons and therapists join their efforts and experiences from all over the world and discuss some hot topics such as fractures and malunions of the distal radius, longitudinal instability of the forearm, flexor and extensor tendons pathologies, microsurgery, congenital and pediatric hand pathologies, failures, incorrect management of hand injuries, and a very stimulating discussion and comparison of experience between experts on wrist surgery and radiologists.
Siriraj Faculty Abroad at the FESSH-EFSHT 2023 Congress in Italy
Asst. Prof. Panai Laohaprasitiporn from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and delivered an academic research presentation on the topic “Effect of Shorter Nerve Graft and Selective Motor Branch of Recipient Nerve on Nerve Transfer Surgery for Elbow Flexion in Patients with Brachial Plexus Injury” at the “The XXVIII FESSH & EFSHT Meeting” between May 10th – 13th, 2023, in Rimini, Italy.
The XXVIII FESSH & EFSHT Meeting is a scientific program themed “From Basic to Controversy” by the Scientific Committee of the FESSH Congress. This Joint Congress will see surgeons and therapists join their efforts and experiences from all over the world and discuss some hot topics such as fractures and malunions of the distal radius, longitudinal instability of the forearm, flexor and extensor tendons pathologies, microsurgery, congenital and pediatric hand pathologies, failures, incorrect management of hand injuries, and a very stimulating discussion and comparison of experience between experts on wrist surgery and radiologists.
Siriraj Attended the 1st Spring Symposium of the Korean Society of Geriatric Musculoskeletal Medicine (KSGMM)
On March 25th, 2023, Prof. Aasis Unnanuntana from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University delivered a presentation as an invited speaker on the topic “Fragility Hip Fracture: Clinical Epidemiology and Orthogeriatric Approach” at the 1st Spring Symposium of the Korean Society of Geriatric Musculoskeletal Medicine (KSGMM) at Seoul Dragon Hotel in Korea.
National Cancer Center, Japan Visits Siriraj
On March 2nd, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, together with Asst. Prof. Rapin Phimolsarnti, Director of Bangkok Biomaterial Center, and Asst. Prof. Chandhanarat Chandhanayingyong from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery welcomed Prof. Shintaro Iwata from National Cancer Center, Japan, on his site visit and discussion at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. On this visitation, Prof. Iwata began his visit to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery before moving on to Siriraj Museum, Siriraj’s Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, and the Bangkok Biomaterial Center.
Short Training Program in Orthopaedic Oncology at Siriraj
Welcome, Dr.Ng Yam Hock from the Hospital Sultan Ismail, Malaysia (right), to undertaking the short training program “Clinical Attachment (Clinical Fellow) in Orthopaedic Oncology” at the Division of Orthopaedic Oncology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Rapin Phimolsarnti (left), starting from February 1st – July 28th, 2023.
Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center USA Visited Siriraj
On December 19th, 2022, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, together with Asst. Prof. Sirichai Wilartrasmi, Vice Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Assist. Prof. Dr. Monchai Ruangchainikom, Vice Chairman for Postgraduate Studies of the Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Clin. Prof. Cholavech Chavasiri, Director of the Spinal Injury Unit, and Clin. Prof. Dr. Areesak Chotivichit, welcomed Prof. Hugh L. Bassewitz, the Former Chief of Surgery from Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center, USA, on his site visit and discussion at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital.
With this visitation, Prof. Bassewitz started his visit at the Spinal Injury Unit, Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, and Siriraj Training and Education Center for Clinical Skills (SiTEC). He also visited Siriraj Medical Simulation Center for Education and Training (SiMSET) and Siriraj’s Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine.
