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Orthopaedic Surgery (Bones & Joints)
Sports injuries, back pain, stiff neck and arthritic hips and knees are just some of the musculoskeletal health problems that have caused an enormous impact on Singaporeans. For proper diagnosis and appropriate treatments for these conditions, it’s important to consult the right professional—an orthopaedic surgeon.
An orthopaedic surgeon is the expert devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders, injuries and diseases in the musculoskeletal system, which includes the joints, ligaments, bones, nerves, tendons and muscles.
These experts treat patients of all ages—babies, teens, adults and older adults—with conditions ranging from bone fractures to tears and diseases of the ligaments, tendons and muscles from all parts of the body.
Some of the specific medical issues that orthopaedic surgeons treat include:
- fractures and dislocations
- back pain, scoliosis, ruptured discs and sciatica
- growth abnormalities
- abnormalities of fingers and toes
- club foot, bow legs, bunions, knock knees and unequal leg length
- osteoporosis
- osteoarthritis
- sports-related injuries
- rheumatoid arthritis
- torn ligaments, strains and sprains
- tendon injuries, bursitis, pulled muscles and torn cartilage
Types of surgeries orthopaedic surgeons perform:
- Osteotomy
- Joint Replacement
- Internal Fixation
- Arthroscopy
- Fusion
Your orthopaedic surgeon will discuss with you your treatment options to mutually decide on the best plan suitable for your current health condition and lifestyle.