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21Jan

Malnutrition and Risk of Falls in the Elderly

Do you know that four in five Singaporeans aged 65 and above who do not eat enough protein are at risk of malnutrition and have low muscle mass, making them prone to injury and falls? Malnutrition and Fall risks In addition to exercising, diet and nutrition play important roles in improving strength in older patients. Those suffering from malnutrition tend to be weaker and are at higher risk of falls and sustaining fractures. Learn more about the condition and the nutritional diet for the elderly here:  Risk of malnutrition and low muscle mass study. Seek specialist care for fall injuries. Book an appointment to consult our doctors at +65 67370558 today.
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26Oct

Shoulder Arthritis – symptoms and treatment options available!

Do not neglect the constant pain and stiffness in your shoulder, it could be shoulder arthritis!

Shoulder arthritis is one of the causes of gradually worsening shoulder pain and stiffness and it typically affects people beyond 50 years of age.

Watch the video to learn more about the symptoms and treatments options for shoulder arthritis from Dr Andy Wee.

Dr Andy Wee is an orthopaedic surgeon whose main area of subspecialty is in shoulder and elbow conditions, sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery (keyhole surgery).

For a comprehensive assessment of your shoulder conditions, make an appointment to consult Dr Wee at +65 62477958 now.

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25Sep

Common Dance Injuries in the Foot and Ankle

Love to dance but your feet hurts?

The intense physical demands of dancing put dancers at risk for numerous injuries to the foot and ankle. Some of these injuries are stress fractures, ankle sprains and tendon injuries.

Find out more from Dr Victor Seah on common injuries that can arise from dancing and other similar activities and how to treat them! Read here: Common Dance Injuries in the Foot and Ankle.

Common Dance Foot Injuries and Treatments

Dr Victor Seah is an orthopaedic surgeon whose main area of subspecialty is in are in trauma/fractures and foot and ankle surgeries.

For a comprehensive assessment of your foot and ankle conditions, make an appointment to consult Dr Seah at +65 67340378 now!

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23Sep

Don’t ignore your shoulder pain!

Rotator cuff tears are the most common cause of shoulder pain and disability in adults. A tear weakens the shoulder and makes it difficult or painful to lift your arm overhead, even to do routine things like brushing your hair or getting dressed.

Find out what are rotator cuff injuries and how they can be treated from Dr Andy Wee.

Watch the video to learn more.

Dr Andy Wee is an orthopaedic surgeon whose main area of subspecialty is in shoulder and elbow conditions, sports injuries and Arthroscopic surgery (keyhole surgery).

For a comprehensive assessment of your shoulder conditions, make an appointment to consult Dr Wee at +65 62477958 now.

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Dr kevin lee knee injuries and arthritis
12Sep

Knee Injuries and Arthritis – Dr Kevin Lee On Channel 8’s Body SOS (小毛病大问题)

Dr Kevin Lee appeared on Channel 8’s Body SOS (小毛病大问题) sharing his expertise on knee injuries and arthritis.  The episode was aired on 11 Sep 2020.

Dr Kevin lee arthritis knee pain treatment

Are cracking joints a sign of arthritis? Does prolonged sitting cause arthritis?

Watch the episode here to find the answers! > Dr Kevin Lee on 小毛病大问题

Dr Kevin Lee is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee surgeries. These include hip and knee replacements (complex, revision, robotic and customised), sports injuries of the lower limb and cartilage repair of the knee using stem cells and other techniques.

For a comprehensive assessment of your knee conditions, make an appointment to consult Dr Lee at +65 67370558 now.

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06Aug

Nurses Day celebrations in split teams

This year, we celebrated Nurses' Day separately with the different teams.

Nurses' Day Celebrations Dr Kevin LeeNurses' Day celebrations with Dr Kevin Lee

Nurses' Day Celebrations Dr Andy WeeNurses' Day celebrations with Dr Andy Wee

Nurses Day Celebrations Dr Victor Seah and Dr Tay Guan TzuNurses' Day celebrations with Dr Victor Seah and Dr Tay Guan Tzu

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18Jun

Dr Kevin’s Recording Session for Channel 8’s Body SOS (小毛病大问题) Programme on Osteoarthritis

'Tough to do the recording wearing a mask at all times except during the actual filming." That kinda sums up Dr Kevin Lee's experience on his recent recording session for Channel 8’s Body SOS (小毛病大问题) programme. If you want to know what causes osteoarthritis, watch out for the programme to be aired on Channel 8 TV. Dr Lee will be discussing the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment of osteoarthritis. Stay tuned! Dr Kevin Lee talking about what causes osteoarthritis on Channel 8’s Body SOS (小毛病大问题) programme

Dr Kevin Lee is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in treating sports injuries of the lower limb, cartilage repair techniques, and hip and knee replacements.

For a comprehensive assessment of your hip and knee conditions, make an appointment to consult Dr Kevin Lee at +65 67370558 today.

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24Apr

Common Childhood fractures That Parents Should know About

Even in this circuit breaker period, your active kids can still injure themselves at home.

As parents, do you know how to spot the signs of a fracture and seek medical attention early?

In this article, Dr Tay Guan Tzu talks about common fractures in children. Read on to find out what you can do when such injuries occur. Childhood fractures that parents should know about - Health Plus.

Common childhood fractures that parents should know about.Image credit - Health Plus

Fractures and injuries can disrupt a child's bone growth and lead to deformity. Seek treatment early!

For a comprehensive consultation with our paediatric orthopaedic specialist regarding your child's fractures or injuries, make an appointment with Dr Tay Guan Tzu at +65 67340378 today.

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16Apr

Four Possible Conditions Affecting Your Child’s Moment

Does your child’s walk and movement seem uncomfortable or unusual?

Dr Tay Guan Tzu shares how the four orthopaedic conditions; club foot, ankle instability, Blount’s disease and bow legs may be affecting your child's movement.

Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatment for these four orthopaedic issues your children might have. 

Read here: Dr Tay's article on common children's orthopaedic conditions - Health Plus.

children's orthopaedic conditions affecting movementsImage credit - Health Plus, is a health and wellness web resource by Gleneagles Hospital.

Dr Tay Guan Tzu is an orthopaedic surgeon whose subspecialty interests are in paediatric orthopaedics, adult and paediatric foot and ankle surgery, as well as deformity correction of the lower limb.

If you suspect that your child has any of these orthopaedic conditions, make an appointment to consult Dr Tay at +65 67340378 now.

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08Apr

New Doctor in The House!

We warmly welcome Dr Tay Guan Tzu, an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in children orthopaedics and foot/ankle surgery into our family.

Dr Tay Guan Tzu, children orthopaedics, foot and ankle surgeryDr Tay Guan Tzu

Dr Tay was a senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Tan Tock Seng Hospital and his special interests are in foot/ankle surgery and paediatric (children) orthopaedic conditions.

With Dr Tay's addition into our team, Pinnacle Orthopaedic Group now has 5 orthopaedic surgeons who see patients in 3 specialist clinics across Singapore (Mount Elizabeth Orchard, Mount Elizabeth Novena and Parkway East Hospitals).

To consult Dr Tay Guan Tzu regarding children bone fractures or foot/ankle conditions, call us at +65 67340378 now.

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