Knee Health Center

There are a myriad of factors behind the onset of knee pain. It could be a result of osteoporosis or overuse, such as runner’s knee, or it could be caused by an injury sustained while playing a sport, such as a dislocation of the kneecap or torn meniscus. Some knee pain can be attributed to deformities, such as foot shape abnormalities and wearing unsuitable footwear.

The Knee Health Center provides a complete range of services:

1. Injury resulting from trauma

Trauma treatment refers to the treatment of patients who have withstood an acute but severe injury from an accident, fall, or heavy impact. This often leads to injuries being sustained in many areas of the knee at the same time, such as bone fractures, dislocation, twisting, meniscus injuries, and tendon injuries. Bone and joint injuries must be assessed correctly and treated promptly.

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital has a team of expert medical staff specializing in orthopedic injuries who have undergone specific training in the field and have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries. This expertise and experience enables these medical professionals to provide professional treatment for their patients with a focus on speedy but safe recoveries, while also reducing the risk of handicap.

2. Treatment for sports-related knee injuries and overuse injuries

Currently, we are seeing more and more knee injuries resulting from sports, including torn ACLs, meniscus tears, arthritis, tendonitis, impact dislocations, and kneecap fractures. Nevertheless, whether you are merely a sports enthusiast or professional athlete, an injury or accident sustained while playing must be treated appropriately. This is where our team of specialists in orthopedics and sports injuries can help as they offer rehabilitation services through a range of tailored programs.

3. Treating naturally occurring knee osteoarthritis or cases caused by other general disorders

In some cases where patients have certain naturally occurring knee degeneration (primary knee osteoarthritis), or knee degeneration caused by other disorders or deformities (secondary knee osteoarthritis), such as osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), quadriceps muscle atrophy, or osteonecrosis of the knee, treatment will need to be tailored to the individual’s needs. This usually begins with lifestyle adjustments alongside physiotherapy but can also include knee replacement surgery. Fortunately, the Knee Health Center at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital is staffed by a team of orthopedic surgeons who specialize in knee arthroplasty. Each of these specialist surgeons not only has extensive experience but has also furthered their studies abroad in countries including Germany, Switzerland, and America. With the experience and qualifications of our surgeons, patients can rest easy knowing the health of their knees is in good hands.

4. Treatment for cancer/tumors in the knees

Doctors specializing in orthopedic cancers at the Knee Health Center are committed to accurate diagnosis and treatment of tumors detected in the knee joints and associated tissue. This includes tumors found in the bones, cartilage, fatty tissue, blood vessels, and muscles, including benign or malignant tumors. Tumors in the bones and muscles can occur at any stage of life and require a team of multidisciplinary specialists to provide a complete course of treatment. For this reason, if you suspect that a tumor has developed in your knee, be sure to seek help from a specialist. An accurate diagnosis and detection of these conditions can enable a rapid assessment of your situation. The team of doctors specializing in orthopedic tumors at the Knee Health Center have extensive experience in treating patients suffering with tumors in the bones or muscle tissue. The international standard of care on offer here is matched by the warmth and care shown by the team.

5. Treatment for abnormalities that impact knee health

• Treatment for spinal abnormalities that impact knee health
  There are many occasions when spinal problems, such as degeneration, tissue or bone deformation, and spinal disc irregularities, can cause injuries or damage to occur in the knees and legs. Examples include spinal deformities that cause pain to shoot down into the legs and feet. The Knee Health Center at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital has a team of doctors who specialize in spinal injuries and have extensive experience in their fields, with each of these doctors responsible for treating hundreds of cases every year. This experience has been bolstered by their studies into arthroscopic surgery and minimally invasive surgery techniques undertaken overseas, including in England, America, and Germany, meaning the arthroscopic procedures they employ can be relied upon for their high standards and levels of safety.
• Treatment for irregularities or injuries to the hips, which can affect knee health
  We often see cases of patients with hip irregularities or diseases that end up impacting knee health, which can result in deformities or disorders that cause knee pain, such as hip osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis of the femoral head, and trochanteric bursitis. The Knee Health Center at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital is fortunate enough to have a team of orthopedic specialists on hand who have undergone thorough training and completed advanced studies in this field. Their extensive experience diagnosing and treating large numbers of patients means that our patients can always be confident in the professional level of care they receive.
• Treatment for foot and ankle injuries or other abnormalities
  The close relationship between the knees and ankles means that there are some conditions related to the feet and ankles, such as congenital flat feet, that can lead to pain in the knees. Injuries from sports or accidents, such as fractured ankles, tendon injuries, twisted ankles, overuse, or joint instability, can cause pain that ranges from minimal to severe. Furthermore, some foot pain can be caused by unsuitable footwear, foot structure abnormalities, bone fractures, or resulting from osteoarthritis in the foot. This range of potential causes for any pain in the region makes a consultation with one of our expert doctors essential, as they will be able to accurately diagnose and treat the problem.