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- Krit Prugsawan, MD**
- Krit Prugsawan** is a Thai orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. He is known for his expertise in foot and ankle deformity reconstruction, sports injuries related to the foot and ankle, minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopic and endoscopic procedures, diabetic wound and Charcot foot reconstruction, ankle arthroplasty, and limb reconstruction and lengthening with Ilizarov techniques.
- Education and Training**
Krit Prugsawan graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Chiangmai University, Thailand, in 2004, obtaining his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2005. He completed his orthopedic residency training at Phramongkutklao Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, from 2008 to 2012, and became a Diplomate of the Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery in 2012. He furthered his training with fellowships in foot and ankle surgery at Phramongkutklao Hospital and the University Hospital of Basel, Switzerland, in 2013 and 2014, respectively.
- Professional Experience**
Dr. Prugsawan began his professional career as an orthopedic surgeon at Roi-et Hospital in 2012 and later worked at Kasemrad Hospital (Bangkae) in 2013. From 2015 to 2023, he served as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery at Vejthani Hospital.
- Professional Memberships**
Throughout his career, Dr. Prugsawan has been actively involved in professional organizations related to orthopedic surgery. He has served on the Board Committee of the Foot and Ankle Society at the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand from 2016 to 2024. He is also a member of the International Bone Research Association (IBRA) and the Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery (MIFAS) group. Additionally, he holds life memberships with the Thai Medical Council, the Thai Orthopedic Association, the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand, and the Thailand Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society.
- International Publications**
Dr. Prugsawan has contributed to several publications in the field of foot and ankle surgery. Some of his notable works include: 1. "Sports in Seniors" in the Foot and Ankle Sports Orthopedics book (2016). 2. "Ankle Fusion with a Trabecular Metal Spacer and an Anterior Fusion Plate" in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (2015). 3. "Neural Anatomy of the Anterolateral Thigh Flap" in the Journal of Hand Microsurgery (2015).
- Speaker Engagements**
Dr. Prugsawan is an accomplished speaker who has presented on various topics related to foot and ankle surgery at national and international conferences. Some of his speaking engagements include: 1. Classification of flatfoot deformity at the Thailand Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society annual meeting in 2022. 2. Diabetic Charcot midfoot fusion at the Thailand Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society annual meeting in 2021. 3. Moderating and serving on the scientific committee at the 7th Asian Federation of Foot and Ankle Society meeting in 2019. 4. Presenting on decision-making in posterior malleolar fracture at the PMKFAST annual meeting in April 2017. 5. Speaking on syndesmotic injury at the 6th Annual Meeting of the Thai Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine in July 2016. 6. Addressing ankle instability at the 6th Annual Meeting of the Thai Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine in July 2016.
- Special Interests**
Dr. Prugsawan's special interests lie in the areas of foot and ankle deformity reconstruction, sports injuries, minimally invasive surgery, diabetic wound care, ankle arthroplasty, and limb reconstruction with Ilizarov techniques.
- Contact Information**
For further inquiries or collaborations, Dr. Prugsawan can be contacted via email at krit.prugsawan@gmail.com.