Your ankles are complex structures of tendons, muscles, and soft tissues that not only support the weight of your body, but also allow your feet to flex, move from side to side, and rotate. This complexity and range of motion is what causes ankle injuries to happen fairly frequently. Ankle pain can happen for a...
Proper orthopaedic treatments can empower life-changing improvements to pain and injuries, helping you to get back on your feet and regain your quality of life. However, making the decision to see an orthopaedic surgeon can be both a blessing and a cause of anxiety at the same time due to the myriad of clinics and...
Noticed a tiny protruding bump that has formed on the joint at the base of your big toe? You are most likely suffering from bunion, a condition in which bones in the front part of your foot move out of place, resulting in a bump. You may also notice that the skin over the bunion...
Ankle sprains are a fairly common injury, especially when playing sports or exercising. Ankle joints are flexible enough and give you the range of movement required to run, jump, and change direction quickly. However, this versatility is also what leads to frequent sprains, as pushing your ankle ligaments beyond their limits can injure them easily....
Specialist Orthopaedic Centre (SOC) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the SME Excellence Business Award and the Top Business Service And Quality Award for 2022/2023. This is a tremendous achievement for SOC and is testament to the high-quality service and care that our team provides. SOC has always strived to be the best in everything we...
Fractures are not uncommon occurrences, especially for those heavily involved in sports. During fractures, the bone breaks either completely or partially.
Flatfeet in children is a common condition as their bones and joints are still immensely flexible at a young age and their tendons take time to form an arch. While parents tend to worry about the abnormally low or absent arches in their children’s feet, it is usually not a cause for concern since most...
Orthopaedic trauma refers to an injury to the skeletal or muscular system involving the bones, joints or soft tissue, and is usually caused by an external force. If the external force is significant, it can lead to broken bones or torn ligaments. These are traumatic conditions that warrant further investigations and sometimes even surgical fixation...
The knee is one of the strongest and most important joints in the body, supporting your weight and allowing you to move your lower leg comfortably and freely. However, a severely damaged knee joint as a result of arthritis or injury can make simple everyday activities like walking, squatting and jumping difficult. When that happens,...
Acute orthopaedic injuries sustained while playing sports are very common. Although some are unavoidable as they can happen as a result of sudden accidents, there are still some things you can do to minimise such occurrences. In this article, we will be sharing more about the tips for preventing and treating orthopaedic injuries in sports....