Dr. Pratya Jaratjitwilai, Orthopedist, Sport Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Specialist along with Dr. Nantharath Wongwara-aporn, Rheumatologist joined the PCEC meeting to have a Health Talk and provided health screening free of charge on World Arthritis Day 2022 at Holiday Inn Pattaya. Doctors explained the difference between “Inflammatory Arthritis” and “Osteoarthritis” and the symptoms, diagnosis, and the treatment for these conditions.

Dr. Pratya approaches joint problems, investigations, treatment (conservative/ surgery which focus on OA knee) and prevention program. As well as demonstrating some exercises and open for discussion with audiences at the last section.

It is possible to have more than one form of arthritis at the same time. There are many forms of arthritis, and diagnosing the specific type you can help your doctor determine the best treatment. The earlier you understand your arthritis, the earlier you can start managing your disease, reducing pain, and making healthy lifestyle changes!