Spine Specialist Clinic

Chularat Cholvaej Hospital

The Spine Specialist Clinic at Chularat Cholvaej Hospital focuses on the comprehensive and in-depth assessment and treatment of diseases and disorders of the spine.

Under the concept of:

“Precision Diagnosis, Targeted Treatment, Quality Recovery” (Precision Spine Care)

the clinic provides care ranging from the assessment of chronic back and neck pain to the management of complex spinal disorders, with emphasis placed on selecting the most appropriate treatment approach for each individual patient.

The Spine Specialist Clinic provides care for patients with herniated intervertebral discs causing nerve compression, degenerative spinal disorders, spinal canal stenosis, and nerve compression resulting from occupational activities or accidents, as well as patients with chronic pain that affects their quality of life. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team comprising spine specialists, orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation medicine physicians, and physiotherapists, who work collaboratively to ensure comprehensive and safe patient care.

Specialised Diagnostic Assessment with High-Resolution MRI

The Spine Specialist Clinic places particular importance on accurate diagnosis from the earliest stage of assessment. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is used to provide detailed assessment of the structures of the spine, intervertebral discs, nerves, and surrounding tissues.

This enables physicians to identify the underlying causes of pain or nerve compression with greater precision, develop targeted treatment plans, and reduce the likelihood of unnecessary treatment.

Specialised Treatment Approaches, from Non-Surgical Care to Minimally Invasive Surgery

The clinic focuses on a stepwise approach to treatment, beginning with the most appropriate and safest treatment options. Key services include:

• Epidural Steroid Injection (EDI)

Injection of medication into the epidural space or near the affected nerve to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.

This treatment may enable many patients to avoid surgery and return to their daily activities more quickly.

• Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Endoscopic spinal surgery performed through small incisions, with an emphasis on precision. The procedure aims to minimise injury to muscles and surrounding tissues, reduce postoperative back pain, involve less blood loss, and facilitate faster recovery.

It is suitable for patients with herniated intervertebral discs causing nerve compression or certain spinal disorders requiring targeted treatment.

Treatment decisions are based on MRI findings, the patient´s symptoms, disease severity, and quality-of-life goals, in order to achieve the most appropriate and optimal outcome for each individual patient.

Rehabilitation for Long-Term Outcomes

Following treatment, the Spine Specialist Clinic places strong emphasis on systematic rehabilitation.

Physiotherapists design individualised programmes to strengthen the core muscles, improve spinal stability, reduce the risk of recurrence, and help patients confidently return to their daily lives, work, and activities they enjoy over the long term.

Expertise Focused on Quality of Life