Sports injuries should never be taken lightly. Not only do they cause pain and discomfort, they also greatly hinder an athlete’s performance and delay the progress of achieving optimal form. Sports injuries can be caused by poor training methods, weakness in tendons, muscles and ligaments and being in unsafe exercising environments. When a sports injury...
Do you enjoy doing sports but feel like your lower leg is at risk of having sports related injuries? Join Dr Kannan as he shares ways to manage and prevent them. #USportsSG #GetFitandHealthyWithUSports #WednesdayWellness #lowerleginjuries #orthopaedic
While the likelihood of orthopaedic conditions such as osteoarthritis and fractures increases with age
Children are naturally inclined to be active and energetic, and so it is natural that they may end up with accidental injuries.
Orthopaedic surgeons often utilise surgery to treat orthopaedic conditions that are generally more severe in nature.
In Singapore’s fast-paced society, it is common for many of us to delay seeking treatment for minor symptoms until they become severe and impact our quality of life. Too often, this results in a longer time for recovery as well as higher medical costs incurred. If you experience any of these symptoms, do arrange for...
Our ankles play an understated yet important role in our daily lives, bearing our bodies’ weight and enabling us to perform numerous activities. Ankle injuries can affect us in many ways, ranging from reduced mobility, constant pain, and inability to engage in sports. Here are some of the treatments that ankle specialists in Singapore use...
Bunion and gout affect many Singaporeans, and can lead to a noticeable drop in quality of life such as reduced mobility and constant pain. Learn more about the differences between bunion and gout, and whether you may require bunion surgery in Singapore. Symptoms Bunions, also known as hallux valgus, are bony lumps that form on...
Health Insider Series: Powered by PRUPanel Connect by Prudential In partnership with Aptus & Novaptus Surgery Centre, we bring you the latest in our series of health webinars that let you gain key insights into health topics for better living. Find out more about lower limb injuries related to the Weekened Warrior Syndrome. PRU...
It’s easy to dismiss a foot or ankle condition as ‘no big deal’. But, if left untreated, they can cause chronic pain and even affect the way you walk. Here, Dr Kannan Kaliyaperumal, orthopaedic surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, shares some of the most common foot and ankle conditions, as well as their symptoms and...