Dr Wang Lushun: Robotic Knee Surgery promises better outcomes and faster recovery Robotic Knee Replacement is more and more used nowadays as opposed to a conventional knee replacement, offering several advantages. This interview we had with Dr Wang Lushun explains exactly what they are and the benefits this brings. Rosa Robotic Knee Assistant The ROSA…
Singapore Surgeon Insight Series with Dr. Ramesh Subramaniam – ACL Repair and Reconstruction Many patients come with complaints of knee pain, instability and/or swelling and in some cases, this could require an Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL repair or reconstruction. The state of the ACL may be diagnosed using arthrometers / Laximeters, physical examinations, running and MRI scan….
Managing your nutrition with an anti-inflammatory diet can help battle diseases including osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, that occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. This disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. …
Singapore Surgeon Insight Series with Dr Andy Wee – The Shoulder Many patients come with complaints of Frozen Shoulder, and in some cases this could be a Rotator Cuff Injury. Common shoulder problems and complaints include shoulder pain , stiffness, weakness (feeling a lack of strength in elevating arms) and instability (feeling of shoulder is shifting out of the…
How palliative care and physiotherapy can help in relieving patients of pain with limited time to live What is Palliative care? Palliative care, which includes physiotherapy, is a specialized medical care system that improves the quality of life of patients and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness. It prevents and relieves…
Podiatry and Physiotherapy can manage your child’s flatfoot condition with insoles Helen Crawford, podiatrist at the Osteopathy and Podiatry Centre Singapore addresses common concerns and inquiries amongst many parents residing in Indonesia: The flatfoot in Children. We know that majority of children between 1-5 years of age have flat foot and could potentially outgrow this…
Full and Partial knee replacement surgery for chronic knee pain “Degenerative joint disease (arthritis) is not a life-threatening disorder; it is a functional disability.” ~ Prof Lo Ngai Nung Knee replacement surgery should be considered only if this is the last measure for your knee pain. This article based on an interview with Prof. Lo…
Hip replacement and non surgical options for chronic hip pain A hip replacement surgery should be considered carefully, but may be the only solution for your hip pain. Before making this decision there are several other options to consider though. This article based on an interview with Dr Jeffrey Chew Tec Hoc, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon…
Do you suffer from heel pain, achilles pain, or have a bunion? Maybe you have a Flatfoot Flatfoot is more than just an annoyance in buying new shoes, it can be the explanation for chronic heel pain, achilles pain and even that bunion that has been bothering you for a long time. This interview Dr…
Physioactive visits Bites & Bikes to find out why bike fitting is important With biking becoming more popular in this pandemic even physiotherapists recommend a good bike fit to avoid injuries. During the current pandemic a lot of people have picked up cycling. This is of course a good thing, but with biking being so…