Bumrungrad International Hospital
The Bumrungrad Spine Institute
Introduction The spine is the body's central support structure. It keeps us upright and helps us move in our daily lives; sitting down, standing up, walking, twisting, and bending over requires a healthy spine. A problem with the spine often causes pain, making it difficult to move. Severe spine conditions can even lead to paralysis. The spine has a complex structure and is prone to injury. Experts estimate that 4 out of 5 adults experience a back problem at least once in their lifetime. According to a 2019 Global Burden of Disease study, lower back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability (YLDs) among the global population. The Bumrungrad Spine Institute’s specialist and multidisciplinary teams, who have seen over 12,000 patients, offer consultation and treatment for all types of spinal disorders. The center’s treatment methods have continuously improved since the Institute's establishment over ten years ago. We offer a wide range of effective treatment options at reasonable costs to allow patients to get back to a great quality of life.
Table of Contents
• Vision and Mission
• Symptoms and Conditions of Spinal Disorders
• How to Treat Spinal Disorders
• 5 Highlights of the Bumrungrad Spine Institute
• Expertise and Experience of Our Medical Team
• Figures of Quality and Safety in Treatment
• Treatment success figures in 2024
• What Patients Who Undergo Spinal Surgery at Bumrungrad Can Expect
• 6 Pillars of Care at the Bumrungrad Spine Institute
• Endoscopic Spine Surgery Training Center in Asia
• Academic Articles in International Medical Journals
Vision and Mission of the Bumrungrad Spine Institute
Vision
The Bumrungrad Spine Institute, one of the world's leading spinal institutes, is the only facility in Thailand that offers a full range of patient-centered services while also serving as an academic center for spinal health.
Mission • To deliver a comprehensive range of effective care and treatment for patients with spinal disorders at reasonable prices, relentlessly improving treatment technology and quality personnel teams. • To reach standards of excellence by way of continuously training specialized teams of doctors, nurses and physiotherapists. • To develop a body of knowledge and promote academic work on spinal disorders and treatments.
Bumrungrad Spine Institute
One of Thailand’s and the world’s leading centers for spinal medicine, with a multidisciplinary team of specialists working together to create personalized treatment plans for each patient.
Over
International patients treated
research cases per year 10,000 Global & international 16 years Over
as an Endoscopic Spine Surgery Training Center in Asia
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Nerve root compression or spinal cord compression
Herniated disc
Chronic back pain
Spinal trauma or fractures
Degenerative disc disease
Symptoms and Conditions
Difficulty walking
Numbness
Spinal tumors (benign or malignant)
Common Symptoms: of Spinal Disorders
Scoliosis
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Radiating pain down arms or legs
Spinal infections or inflammation
Vertebral compression fracture
Muscle weakness
Spondy- lolisthesis (slipped vertebra)
Ankylosing spondylitis
Osteoporosis and spinal fractures
Spinal stenosis
Medications/ physical therapy Injections/Cement Augmentation • Epidural steroid injection • Vertebral augmentation with bone cement to strengthen the spine
Spinal Condition Treatments
Endoscopic surgery — small incision, less pain, quick recovery • Endoscopic lumbar discectomy • Cervical arti cial disc replacement • Anterior cervical decompression and fusion for nerve compression • Microscopic spine surgery
Pain Management with Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Pain reduction using radiofrequency ablation Pain relief through spinal cord stimulation trial
Open Spine Surgery (Standard Technique)
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16 Expert Medical Team with Over Years of Experience
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Multidisciplinary Team Approach
A multidisciplinary team — including spine surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, physiotherapists, and specialized spine nurses — works together to provide safe, effective, and personalized care for each patient.
Pain management specialists
Rehabilitation medicine specialists
Neurosurgeons (spine) and orthopedic surgeons (spine)
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Highlights of the Bumrungrad Spine Institute
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Our treatment outcomes are consistently tracked and analyzed to ensure continuous quality improvement — delivering good results. Proven Treatment Outcomes
We utilize advanced equipment and cutting- edge technology to diagnostic accuracy State-of-the-Art Equipment and Technology
the Bumrungrad A Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Training years,
16 5,000
For over
and treatment e ectiveness.
Spine Institute has served
as a leading training center for endoscopic spine surgery in Asia, having trained more than spine surgeons
from Thailand and around the world.
Expertise and Experience of Our Medical Team
The Spine Institute team has extensive experience in treating spinal conditions.
Expert spine surgeons
Expert pain management specialists
Expert rehabilitation
medicine specialists
Dr. Verapan Kuansongtham
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanet Wattanawong
Wg. Cdr. Dr. Ittipol Komonhirun
Dr. Sumroeng Neti
Dr. Withawin Kesornsak
Dr. Pawin Kasempipatchai
Prof. Dr. Ake Hansasuta
Asst. Prof. Dr. Monchai Ruangchainikom
Dr. Wattana Mahattanakul
Dr. Siriwut Pokanan
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuj Tontisirin
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sithapan Munjupong
Dr. Athikom Methathien
Quality and Safety in Treatment Figures of
Quality and safety in treatment compared to the standards of leading overseas hospitals.
2024: Surgical site infection (SSI) rate:
= 0.35 % 1.13 % 99.9 %
Lower SSI rate than leading hospitals in the United States, which is
Percentage of screw accuracy:
Treatment success figures in
2024
114 Number of patients treated: (highest compared to other private hospitals)
Endoscopic spinal surgery
90.38 %
lower back and leg pain after surgery
infection rate
mortality rate
Average length of hospital stay = day
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0 % 0 %
797 Intervention treatment (A treatment approach between surgical and palliative treatments) Number of patients treated: 2 Interbody Fusion: TLIF Percutaneous Transforaminal Lumber Average length of hospital stay = day
99.59 % Percentage of screw accuracy =
112 Number of patients treated:
0.87 %
0 %
mortality rate
infection rate
66.8 %
lower back and leg pain after intervention
Percentage of reoperation during
Percentage of hospitalization for reoperation =
0 %
0 %
• A safe surgical procedure • Minimal risk of infection
What Patients Who Undergo at Bumrungrad Can Expect Spinal Surgery
Benefits of Undergoing Spine Surgery at Bumrungrad International Hospital
Every spinal surgery or procedure is carefully reviewed by our team of expert surgeons. • Thorough Assessment: To ensure the procedure is truly necessary and safe for the patient • Team-Based Decisions: Our doctors collaborate and combine their expertise to determine the best course of care • Global Standards: Treatment is provided with the highest level of safety and quality, aligned with international standards
Each surgery meets international safety standards.
experienced spine specialists, Procedures are performed by highly skilled in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS).
Certain surgical instruments and supplies are strictly single-use; reusable equipment undergoes rigorous cleaning and sterilization protocols to ensure patient safety and minimize infection risk.
The Spine Center is
equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology. • 4K-resolution endoscopy for enhanced visualization during surgery. • Advanced surgical microscopes for precise and detailed procedures.
a fixed and fair package price. Spine surgery is offered at
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Pillars of Care at the Bumrungrad Spine Institute
Interventional spine treatments
Top-of-the-Line Spinal Care
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Endoscopic spine surgery
Treatment of spinal/spinal cord tumors and infections
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Microscopic spine surgery
Treatment of spinal injuries and fractures caused by osteoporosis
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Scoliosis surgery
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Endoscopic Spine Surgery Training Center in Asia
The Bumrungrad Spine Institute was selected by Professor Sebastian Ruetten , a prominent figure in developing endoscopic spinal surgery, to collaborate with St. Anna Hospital of Germany in establishing an Endoscopic Surgery Training Center in Asia — the second of its kind and the first outside Germany.
16 5,000 and so far, has trained over spine surgeons from various countries. The Bumrungrad Spine Institute, in cooperation with Professor Sebastien Ruetten , has been organizing a training workshop on endoscopic spinal surgery consecutively every year for more than years,
Academic Articles in International Medical Journals
May-2023
Nov-2021
Nov-2021
Jul-2019
Jan-2013
Sep-2017
May-2012
Dec-2011
Jun-2009
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