Dr. Suwimol Prusmetikul is an accomplished orthopedic surgeon and instructor at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, whose work exemplifies the integration of advanced clinical expertise with innovative approaches to medical education. Trained in foot and ankle surgery and holding a Master’s degree in Surgical Education from Imperial College London, Dr. Prusmetikul has contributed significantly to both clinical research and surgical pedagogy. Her scholarly endeavors encompass orthopedic research focusing on improving surgical techniques, imaging precision, and postoperative outcomes, as well as exploring educational frameworks that enhance the learning experience of surgical trainees. Through peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals, her research has illuminated the interconnection between evidence-based orthopedic practices and transformative medical training methodologies. Her ongoing investigations delve into biomechanical assessments using advanced imaging technologies, refining diagnostic and therapeutic precision in musculoskeletal care. Dr. Prusmetikul’s academic work further extends to cross-disciplinary collaborations that examine surgical education through innovative lenses, fostering competency-based learning and reflective practice among medical professionals. Her studies, such as those linking weightbearing CT scan analysis with clinical outcomes in hallux valgus surgery and the exploration of skill development in medical learning environments, demonstrate her commitment to advancing both patient care and educational excellence. Beyond clinical research, she emphasizes mentorship, ethical medical training, and the translation of scientific findings into real-world improvements in orthopedic health services. Dr. Prusmetikul’s academic engagement and research impact reflect a deep dedication to evidence-driven innovation, global collaboration, and continuous improvement in surgical education and orthopedic care—values that underscore her distinction as a forward-thinking clinician, educator, and researcher whose contributions resonate across the international medical community. She has 22 citations from 5 documents with an h-index of 3.
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Publications
1. Prusmetikul, S., & Tawonsawatruk, T. (2023, August). The surgical treatment of bilateral accessory extensor carpi ulnaris: Case report and literature review. Journal of Wrist Surgery.
2. Prusmetikul, S., Laohajaroensombat, S., Orapin, J., Pittayasoponkij, P., Buranawongtrakoon, S., & Tawonsawatruk, T. (2022, September). Reliability improvement in hallux valgus measurement using weight-bearing CT scan. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery.
3. Tawonsawatruk, T., Prusmetikul, S., Kanchanathepsak, T., Patathong, T., Klaewkasikum, K., Woratanarat, P., Panuwannakorn, M., & Vongpipatana, S. (2022, April). Comparison of outcome between operative treatment and constraint-induced movement therapy for forearm and wrist deformities in cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial. Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation.
4. Prusmetikul, S., Vongpipatana, S., Woratanarat, P., Tuntiyatorn, P., & Tawonsawatruk, T. (2018). Correlation of range of motion and functional performance of upper extremities in children with cerebral palsy. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand.