THKS: Our experience

Aree Tanavalee, MD
Professor

Department of Orthopaedics
Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, Thailand

President of the THKS (2012-2014)
President of the THKA (2014-2016)
President of the RCOST (2018-2020)

Overview

– Founded in 1998
– 7 past presidents
– Moved to 4 sub-organizations
– Hip & Knee Section of the RCOST
– THKS
– THKA
– THKF
– 3 periods of movement
– Early
– Transitional
– Modern

President of THKS 2019-2020
4 Strategic Policies

1. Better Harmony and Collaboration among THKS members.
2. Sustain all THKS activities.
3. Broaden International Affair.
4. Integrate cutting edge IT.

1998-2002
– Prof. Chaithavat Ngarmukos
– Founding president
– National leader in hip & knee arthrop;asty

2002-2006
– Prof. Wallob Samranvedhya
– 2nd president
– Famous local hip & knee surgeon

2006-2008
– Prof. Kris Kanchanareok
– 3rd president
– Oractice guideline

2008-2010
– Prof. Thanainit Chotanaphuti
– 4th president
– Beginning election for the president 2 years

“1st Generation THKS President”

 “2nd Generation President”

“ 3rd Generation President”