The open mission of the President of the Orthopedic Society ‘Professor Dr. Keerati Charoenchonvanich’

“Orthopaedics” (Orthopaedics) The science of treating patients by doctors who specialize in the correction and treatment of various orthopedics. deformed or deformed, broken, covering disorders of the musculoskeletal system, the nerves and the spine In the human body, there is a core of bones that drives the core of the bones to be used every day. depends on joints The propulsion of the joints also requires muscles. In order for muscles to function, they need the nervous system. The goal and duty of an orthopedic physician is to perform treatment and repair to return to normal function. “

present Orthopedic Society of Thailand More than 3,000 members are orthopedic doctors across the country, caring for people across all regions. and it is a hub of orthopedic information Transfer from doctor to doctor Including from orthopedic doctors to other doctors to work together As for people, they need to educate themselves in order to prevent joint, musculoskeletal and nerve diseases of all ages.

Recently, under the leadership of Professor Dr. Kirati Charoenchonvanich, the new president of the Orthopedic Association of Thailand, he revealed the new mission. The current situation in terms of orthopedic diseases getting more volume The reason is that Thailand has really entered an aging society. which is an age with the deterioration of the body more than other ages, especially the deterioration of organs that affect life such as knee joints, hip joints, spine to the bones of the joints

With the aim of being a center to connect networks that care for Thailand’s public health system, especially in the areas of bones, joints, muscles and nerves. to have information passed on in the community Achieve sustainability and spread widely throughout the country. For the Orthogonal Society’s action plan this year includes

1. Focus on disseminating information to the people in all areas in different regions, piloted by organizing academic conferences in 3 provinces starting from Crown Prince Sa Kaeo Hospital, Pattani Hospital. and Lampang Center Hospital

2. Prepare media to provide accurate information on the prevention of various diseases. associated with bones, joints, muscles and nerves Along with finding a distribution channel to reach the public as much as possible it can actually be implemented.

3. Speeding up the process of creating an association of patients under the supervision of orthopedic doctors throughout the country. in the same group of diseases, such as diseases of the spine Bone tumors, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis Office syndrome, finger disease, etc.

Professor Dr Keerati said that the treatment of patients from Thai doctors, especially in the field of orthopaedics. Known as the number one in the region Much knowledge is derived from the expertise of Thai doctors, for example, surgery will reduce pain or blood loss. improve quickly In addition to various special techniques, leading to being a model for many countries to follow. The society is ready to become a leader and create changes for the world. with support for further development in innovation in patient care Choose the most appropriate and cost-effective technology.

“Although orthopedics is a disease mainly caused by degeneration and abnormalities in the body. Unlike the group of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) caused by lifestyle behaviour. but they can take care of themselves for a better quality of life Because the organ cells in the body will deteriorate every second. be it brain cells, heart cells

But the only thing that can make it work again and better is muscles. Importantly, muscles help people balance and walk with balance. It also brings strength to various systems in the body, such as the circulatory system. The oxygen system that takes care of brain cells and heart cells helps bone cells to absorb more calcium.

Page 16, Na Sethakit Newspaper, Year 42, Number 3,860, February 9 – 11, 2023