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September 29, 2019

Spine Center at Vejthani International Hospital provides comprehensive care for a wide range of spinal conditions, from common back and neck pain to complex disorders such as herniated discs causing nerve compression, scoliosis, and spinal injuries resulting from accidents. Our team of spine specialists develops personalized treatment plans for each patient's condition, offering a full spectrum of care, from physical therapy and image-guided injections to minimally invasive spine surgery.

Advanced technologies, including O-Arm, surgical navigation, and intraoperative neuromonitoring are utilized to enhance surgical precision, minimize tissue trauma, and promote faster recovery at Spine Center. Every stage of patient care is delivered in accordance with internationally recognized JCI and CCPC standards, ensuring safe, high-quality, and patient-centered treatment.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive care for spinal conditions, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
  • Covers a wide range of conditions, from neck pain, back pain, pain radiating to the arms or legs, to spinal disorders such as herniated discs, degenerative spine disease, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis. Utilize medical technologies such as MRI, CT scan, O-Arm,3D surgical navigation system and intraoperative neuromonitoring to enhance treatment precision.
  • A specialized team of highly experienced spinal medical specialists provides an international standard of care.
  • Personalized Treatment prioritizes the patient’s symptoms and quality of life.
  • Focused on achieving treatment outcomes that relieve pain, restore mobility, and help patients return to their normal daily lives.

About Spine Center

Spine Center is a specialized medical center dedicated to the comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and management of spinal and neurological conditions. It provides care for a wide range of conditions, from common problems such as neck pain, back pain, and degenerative disc disease to complex spinal disorders.

 

At Vejthani International Hospital, patients receive personalized care from a multidisciplinary team of spine specialists and allied healthcare professionals who work together to develop an individualized treatment plan. Our goal is to relieve pain, restore mobility, and help patients return to their daily lives while minimizing the risk of long-term complications.

Common Spinal Conditions

Herniated Disc and Nerve Compression Disorders

Degenerative Disc Disease and Spinal Deformities 

Spinal Cord Injury and Severe Spinal Conditions

  • Traumatic Spinal Fracture
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture (OVCF)
  • Spinal Cord Dysfunction

Specialized and Complex Spinal Conditions

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Spinal Infection
  • Spinal tumor
  • Spinal metastasis

Treatment Options for Spine Conditions

Non-surgical Treatment

  • Physical Therapy
  • TFESI: Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection, SNRB: Selective Nerve Root Block, Facet Block
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

 

Surgical Treatment

  • Endoscopic & Microscopic Spine Surgery (Endoscopic discectomy, Endoscopic decompression, Microscopic discectomy, Microscopic decompression )
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS): small-incision approaches that reduce muscle trauma, blood loss, and recovery time, applicable across fusion and decompression procedures 
  • Discectomy, Laminectomy
  • Spinal Fusion (TLIF, OLIF, XLIF, ALIF, PLIF)
  • Cervical Spine Surgery: ACDF, Cervical Disc Replacement (Artificial Disc), Posterior Laminectomy & Fusion, Laminoplasty
  • Revision Spine Surgery
  • Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty
  • Balloon Kyphoplasty
  • Spinal Surgery and Laminoplasty

 

Rehabilitation

    • Personalized Rehabilitation Programs
    • Movement Rehabilitation
    • Long-Term Follow-Up

Technology-Driven Spine Surgery

  • MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) provides high-resolution imaging that accurately pinpoints spinal pathology.
  • O-arm provides intraoperative 3D imaging that enhances surgical precision.
  • Navigation System provides real-time guidance for the precise placement of implants and instruments during surgery.
  • Microscope / Endoscopic Surgery: Minimally invasive surgery using microscopes or endoscopes reduces incision size, muscle trauma, and blood loss.
  • Intraoperative neuromonitoring machines are used for real-time visualization of nerve pathways during surgery. It enhances safety, reducing the risk of nerve injury, paresis and paralysis.
  • Total Disc Replacement uses artificial disc technology that offers a solution for degenerative disc disease, mimicking natural disc structure and movement with a metal frame and flexible core.
  • Robotic-assisted Gait Training supervised by experienced physical therapists, helps patients regain walking ability through repetitive, precise movement training, promoting more effective rehabilitation and improved mobility.

Specialized Spine Team

The Spine Center has a team of spine specialists with over 20 years’ experience successfully helping patients return to their normal lives with a significantly improved quality of life. The specialized spine team at Vejthani International Hospital has been treating patients from across the globe. The specialized spine team has comprehensive expertise in the following areas.

 

  • Spine Surgery
  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

 

Committed to international standards and patient-centered care

 

Why Choose Vejthani Spine Center

  • Advanced medical technologies
  • Multidisciplinary Spine Surgery Team
  • Global Healthcare Standards (JCI Standards)
  • Vejthani International Hospital’s Spine Surgery Program is accredited with the Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC)
  • Comprehensive care from diagnosis and treatment through rehabilitation.

Post-Treatment Rehabilitation

 Post-treatment rehabilitation is a crucial step that helps patients return to a better-quality life. The Spine Center at Vejthani International Hospital provides a continuum of care in collaboration with the Rehabilitation Medicine team to design personalized rehabilitation programs.

 

The rehabilitation program includes muscle strengthening, mobility training, balance training, and gait training with advanced technologies such as C-Mill, a gait training system that helps improve stepping patterns and environmental responsiveness. Equio helps with a balance assessment and training system that analyzes body control and equilibrium, allowing a personalized rehabilitation program that best meets each patient’s needs and supports optimal recovery. Every patient receives coordinated care from a multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation doctors, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, who work together to develop personalized treatment plans that optimize recovery outcomes.

Benefits of Continuous Care

  • Rehabilitate movement mobility and physical strength
  • Reduce the risk of complications
  • Helping patients return to their daily lives as quickly and independently as possible

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What type of back pain should you not wait out and see a doctor immediately?

If your back pain is paired with numbness, muscle weakness, radiating pain down the leg, or loss of bowel and bladder control, these may be signs of nerve compression.

Does sitting for a long time really cause spinal disc degeneration?

Prolonged sitting, poor posture, and sedentary behavior can increase pressure on the spine and intervertebral discs, contributing to back pain and accelerating spinal degeneration.

Is numbness in the hands or feet related to the spine?

Numbness or weakness may be caused by nerve compression in the spine, such as from a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. A medical evaluation should be performed to identify the underlying cause.

Does everyone with a herniated disc require surgery?

Not necessarily. Many patients can be treated without surgery using methods such as medication, physical therapy, or injections. The doctor will determine the appropriate treatment based on the severity of the symptoms and the diagnostic test results.

Does spine surgery always require a large incision?

Nowadays, there are minimally invasive and endoscopic surgical techniques that reduce incision size, minimize muscle damage, and accelerate recovery.

How long is the recovery period after spine surgery?

The recovery time depends on the treatment method and the patient's physical condition. In cases of minimally invasive surgery, some patients can return to their daily lives within a short period of time.

Can spinal conditions be prevented?

The risk can be reduced by
  • Adjusting your sitting and standing posture
  • Exercising regularly
  • Avoiding improper heavy lifting

Conclusion

The Spine Center at Vejthani International Hospital provides systematic care for patients with spinal conditions, ranging from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation by a team of specialized doctors and multidisciplinary professionals.

 

Vejthani International Hospital is accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI), and our spine surgery program has continuously held Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) for the Lumbar Decompression and Fixation Program continuously since 2017.

 

This reflects the consistently high standard of care delivered at every stage of treatment, with a personalized treatment approach that prioritizes each patient’s symptoms and quality of life. The Spine Center focuses on treatment outcomes that reduce pain, restore movement, and support patients in confidently returning to their daily lives in the long term.

Appointment

The Spine Center at Vejthani International Hospital provides comprehensive symptom assessment and treatment planning by a specialized medical team.

 

You can make an appointment for evaluation, diagnosis, and personalized treatment recommendations tailored to suit your specific symptoms and support your long-term quality of life.

 

Call: +66 (0) 2734-0000 ext. 5500

English Hotline: (+66)85-223-8888

SERVICE HOURS

Monday – Sunday : 08.00 am – 08.00 pm

LOCATION

Spine Center, 4th Floor, King of Bones Building, Vejthani Hospital

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