Wolfgang Jaegel
Bangkok Hospital - 36 years of advanced medical technology and expertise, complemented with Thai hospitality and compassionate care. Includes the world-renowned Bangkok Heart Hospital and specializing in oncology, neurology and orthopedics. Some of the worlds most advanced minimally invasive diagnostics and treatment procedures are in place
Articles by this Author
Hip Resurfacing - A Breakthrough Hip Arthroplasty
- By Wolfgang Jaegel
- Published 04/2/2008
- Health
- Unrated
The hip joint is the most flexible free-moving joint in the body, as well as one of the large weight-bearing joints. If any part of the hip is damaged or degenerated, movement can be limited. Even without injury, cartilage can crack and wear away in time. The ball of the hip joint begins to grind against the socket, bone against bone, causing stiffness and pain.
Gamma Knife - A Wonder Brain Disease Treatment
- By Wolfgang Jaegel
- Published 03/25/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
What is GK? It is a single treatment modality unit which emits 201 Gamma Ray beams stereotactically and precisely to the brain lesion without harming the surrounding tissues. It was invented by Professor Lars Leksell in 1968 at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, in Sweden.
Finding the Right Foreign Hospital
- By Wolfgang Jaegel
- Published 03/24/2008
- Health
- Unrated
Finding a suitable hospital in a foreign country is a matter of serious concern for a great many. There is no universally acceptable guide to measure the quality of hospitals like that of hotels and other services. A prospective patient should understand the technology needed for the treatment along with the highly trained doctors and specialists.
Things to Know About Brain Disease
- By Wolfgang Jaegel
- Published 03/24/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that usually affects people over the age of 60. The three primary symptoms of Parkinson's disease include tremor, rigid muscles and slowness of movement.
Balloon Sinuplasty - Helping You Breathe Easier
- By Wolfgang Jaegel
- Published 03/24/2008
- Health
- Unrated
Sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinus lining, is a common and often painful condition caused by bacterial and/or viral infections or structural issues such as a blockage of the sinus opening. The symptoms can include severe headaches, a loss of smell, congestion, discharge of discoloured mucus and even difficulty breathing.
