Shoulder injuries can be debilitating and have a significant impact on daily activities and quality of life. One common injury that affects the shoulder joint is a Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) tear which involves a tear in the superior portion of the labrum, a ring of cartilage that surrounds the shoulder socket. This […]

Knee and hip replacement surgeries have been the preferred treatment method for many patients suffering from severely damaged joints due to arthritis or injury for years. In fact, these surgical interventions are only going to get more popular, with knee replacement surgeries projected to grow to 3.5 million procedures per year by 2030!  Based on […]

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that is made up of three bones: the upper arm bone, shoulder blade and collarbone. They work hand in hand to help you lift your arm, rotate it and reach for objects over your head. However, this great range of motion can sometimes result in shoulder instability too.  If […]

“Should I see a doctor?” is a common question most people ask whenever they feel pain or notice symptoms. Some may want to wait a few days to see if the pain or symptoms improve, while others would want to make an appointment to see a doctor as soon as possible.  While there is no […]

An orthopaedic surgeon in Singapore treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions that involve the joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves in our body. These conditions can range from simple sprains and strains to more serious ones such as ligament or tendon tears and arthritis.  Although it is always recommended to visit an orthopaedic surgeon […]

Did you know that 16.3% of the common sports injuries occurred were due to general exercise such as running? This shows that you do not have to be a professional athlete to be at risk of sustaining a sports injury; anybody who brings their A-game may hurt themselves, especially if proper techniques were not used […]