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Dr Joanna Lin is professional and explains clearly about my worker's condition. Clinic staff, Anni, Milda and Hui Shan are helpful and approachable. Very pleased with their service.
Professional, friendly and excellent service by Dr. Andy Wee. He treated my son and we felt much at ease after talking to him and understanding the situation. An experience that everyone would expect when they visit the doctor or a hospital.
Excellent attitude and professional. Underwent a knee meniscus and cartilage surgery under Dr Chew in August 2019. Back to the road of recovery soon after and was able to run my 21 km by Jan this year. Thanks to all the staff of the clinic.
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Dr Benjamin treated me for my fracture in my left ankle. He is an expert in his field and thanks to him that I had a very comfortable recovery.
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Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, located in Bishan, Central, Singapore offers patients Osteoarthritis Treatment procedures among its total of 132 available procedures, across 4 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Osteoarthritis Treatment procedures at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by the lead specialist at the Hospital, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes
Singapore Orthopaedic Centre, located in Bishan, Central, Singapore offers patients Osteoarthritis Treatment procedures among its total of 61 available procedures, across 1 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Osteoarthritis Treatment procedures at Singapore Orthopaedic Centre, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by just a small team of specialists, with 2 in total at the Hospital, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes
Synergy Orthopaedic Group, located in Bishan, Central, Singapore offers patients Osteoarthritis Treatment procedures among its total of 64 available procedures, across 3 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Osteoarthritis Treatment procedures at Synergy Orthopaedic Group, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by just a small team of specialists, with 3 in total at the Hospital, and they are accredited by RCSEd - The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Centre for Orthopaedics - Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist, located in Bishan, Central, Singapore offers patients Osteoarthritis Treatment procedures among its total of 61 available procedures, across 1 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Osteoarthritis Treatment procedures at Centre for Orthopaedics - Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by just a small team of specialists, with 3 in total at the Hospital, and they have multiple recognized accreditations, including: RCSEd - The Royal College of Surgeons of EdinburghFAMS - Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine SingaporeSMA - Singapore Medical AssociationAAOS - American Academy of Orthopeadic SurgeonsRCSEd - The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Services, located in Bishan, Central, Singapore offers patients Osteoarthritis Treatment procedures among its total of 62 available procedures, across 2 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Osteoarthritis Treatment procedures at Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Services, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by just a small team of specialists, with 2 in total at the Hospital, and they have multiple recognized accreditations, including: MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryFAMS - Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine Singapore
Orthopaedic and Spine Clinic - Novena, located in Bishan, Central, Singapore offers patients Osteoarthritis Treatment procedures among its total of 61 available procedures, across 1 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Osteoarthritis Treatment procedures at Orthopaedic and Spine Clinic - Novena, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by the lead specialist at the Clinic, and they are accredited by MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
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Osteoarthritis is a condition that arises when the protective cartilage cushioning the ends of the bone wears down over time. It can damage any joint, but it most commonly affects the joints in the knees, hands, spine, and hips. This condition is the most common form of arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a long-term condition that cannot be cured. However, several treatments are available to manage your symptoms and help you move better. Treatment options include medications, knee injections, therapy, and surgery.
Knee injections
For people with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, an artificial joint fluid injection can be an option. The fluid lubricates and cushions the joint so it can move more easily. Your doctor may give you a single-dose injection into your knee joint, or you may need a series of injections.
Corticosteroids Injections
Injections of corticosteroid medications can reduce inflammation, decreasing pain, and swelling in joints. Your doctor will usually give corticosteroids by injection. During corticosteroid injections, the area around your joint is numbed. Then, the doctor places a needle into space within the joint and injects the medication. The number of injections you can receive is usually limited to three or four injections per year.
Therapy
Physical therapy – a physical therapist can work with you to develop an exercise regimen that suits your needs. The exercise regimen can help reduce pain, improve muscle strength, improve balance and gait, and increase the range of motion of the stiff joints. If you need any additional help, physical therapists can also help you learn to use assistive devices, such as braces, splints, and shoe inserts. Also, your physical therapist can show you how to use canes or walkers.
Occupational therapy – an occupational therapist can help you find new ways to do everyday tasks without putting extras stress on your painful joints. For instance, if you have knee osteoarthritis, using a bench in the shower could help relieve the pain of standing.
Surgery
Severe cases of osteoarthritis may need surgery to repair or repair the damaged joints. There are some types of surgery that can be used, including:
Joint replacement – also known as arthroplasty, this procedure involves removing the damaged joint surfaces and replacing them with prosthetic made from metal or plastic. The most common types of joint replacement are knee and hip replacements.
Arthroscopic surgery – during this surgery, damaged or torn cartilage is trimmed from a joint. In some cases, doctors use this procedure to remove bone spurs. The procedure is performed using an arthroscope, which is a small tube with a small camera on its end.
Bone realignment – the type of surgery used to realign bones that are damaged by arthritis is called an osteotomy. In a knee osteotomy, your surgeon makes an incision across the bone either below or above the knee. Then, a wedge of bone is added or removed. This is done to shift your body weight away from the worn-out part of the knee.
Your length of stay in Central can vary, depending on the type of treatment you undergo. For knee and corticosteroid injection, you may be able to leave for home the next day. If you have physical and/or occupational therapy, your length of stay depends on how many visits are needed for your case. On average, you may need to stay in Central for 4 to 8 weeks for therapy. With surgery, you need to stay in the hospital for 1 to 5 days, and stay at least 7 to 10 more days in the area after you are discharged.
The severity of your osteoarthritis, the type of treatment you have, as well as your age and general health, determines your recovery time. For knee injections, corticosteroid injections, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, you should be able to return to your normal activities as soon as you feel ready and you when you do not experience any symptoms that interfere with your ability to do daily tasks. With surgeries, you may be able to resume most activities, including work, within 6 weeks. However, it may take around 6 months until you are 100% recovered.
Your doctor should give you detailed aftercare that you will need to follow. If you undergo surgery, the aftercare may include:
Take pain medicine as directed
Rest between activities as needed
Elevate and put cold packs on the affected area
Try home exercise (as recommended by your surgeon).
It is important that you follow the instructions your doctor gives you to help you heal quickly and to avoid further complications.
The success rate varies for each treatment type. Osteoarthritis treatment is known to be highly successful in providing pain relief, keeping mobility, and improving quality of life. However, there are still some side effects and risks you need to be aware of, especially with injections and surgery. These include:
Worsening joint damage
Infections
Blood clots
Wearing out of artificial joints
Limited range of motion in the joint.
Sometimes, lifestyle and home remedies are enough to manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis. You can try low-impact exercise and lose some weight to reduce pain and relieve some pressure. You can also consider movement therapies, assistive devices, and acupuncture as the alternatives to osteoarthritis treatment.
Before osteoarthritis treatment, you may feel pain in the affected joint that prevents you from doing your daily activities and stops you from enjoying the activities you love. After treatment, the pain should be relieved and you should be able to move better.
Whilst the information presented here has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, it is still advised to consult with your doctor before pursuing a medical treatment at one of the listed medical providers
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