ABOUT THE CONGRESS

The Combined Meeting of THKS & APOKA in 2023 The 25th Meeting of the Thai Hip and Knee Society (THKS) and the Asia Pacific Organization of Knee Arthroplasty (APOKA)

In the 25th year after establishing the Thai Hip and Knee Society (THKS), the society holds the combined meeting with the Asia Pacific Organization of Knee Arthroplasty (APOKA), which will be on 2-4 December 2023, at the Sheraton Hotel in Hua-hin, Thailand.

The theme of this year’s meeting, “25th Anniversary of THKS” reflects on the society’s achievements and milestones over the past 25 years. THKS has led the way in developing hip and knee arthroplasty in Thailand and internationally since 1998. The society has also contributed substantially to improving the treatments for better patient outcomes by encouraging education, research, and collaboration among orthopedic surgeons.

The annual meeting of THKS, including the combined meeting with APOKA this year, is also one of the paths to continue with the THKS missions: to build a relationship with international orthopedic professionals and reciprocate academic knowledge in both technical and technological terms.

These three days meetings will feature a range of keynote lectures, symposiums, case consultations, and hands-on workshops relating to the hip and knee field. Leading experts, researchers, and practitioners from Thailand and the Asia Pacific will attend the meeting to deliver their expertise, experience, and perspectives on the most recent advancements in hip and knee arthroplasty, while the participants will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and network with colleagues and peers.

4 STRATEGIC POLICIES

  • Better Harmony and Collaboration among THKS members.
  • Sustain all THKS activities.
  • Broaden International Affair.
  • Integrate cutting edge IT.

PRESIDENT OF THKS 2023

Satit Thiengwittayaporn, M.D.
  • President of Thai Hip & Knee Society (THKS) 2023-2025
  • Vice president of academic department, The Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand (RCOST) 2022-2024
  • Committee of The Thai Orthopaedic Association (TOA) 2021-2023
  • Chairman of organizing committee, the 45th Annual meeting of RCOST 2023
  • Editor of Hip and Knee Today Journal, Thai Hip and Knee Section (THKS) 2023
  • Editorial secretary of Journal of Southeast Asian Orthopaedics (JseaOrtho) 2023

CHAIRMAN OF THKS 2023

Srihatach Ngarmukos, M.D.
  • Chairman of THKS 2023
  • Chairman of Hip & Knee Sub-organizations 2022-2024
  • Vice Chairman and Head of Arthroplasty Unit Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
  • President-elect, The Thai Hip and Knee Society
  • Executive Committee, The Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand

OUR PAST CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT OF THKS

Chaithavat Ngarmukosi, M.D.
  • Chairman of Hip & Knee Sub-organizations 2002-2004
Wallob Samranvedhya, M.D.
  • Chairman of Hip & Knee Sub-organizations 2004-2006
Kris Kanchanaroek, M.D.
  • Chairman of Hip & Knee Sub-organizations 2006-2008
Thanainit Chotanaphuti, M.D.
  • Chairman of Hip & Knee Sub-organizations 2008-2010
  • President of THKS 2010-2012
Aree Tanavalee, M.D.
  • Chairman of Hip & Knee Sub-organizations 2010-2012
  • President of THKS 2012-2014
Thana Turajane, M.D.
  • Chairman of Hip & Knee Sub-organizations 2012-2014
  • President of THKS 2014-2016
Surapoj Meknavin, M.D.
  • Chairman of Hip & Knee Sub-organizations 2014-2016
  • President of THKS 2016-2018
Viroj Larbpaiboonpong, M.D.
  • Chairman of Hip & Knee Sub-organizations 2016-2018
  • President of THKS 2018-2020
Charlee Sumettavanich, M.D.
  • Chairman of Hip & Knee Sub-organizations 2018-2020
  • President of THKS 2020-2022