Gout is a form of arthritis that affects around 1% of the population and 6 times more men than women.
Dr Aaron Gan, hand surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, answers some of the most commonly asked questions about trigger finger.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is easier to treat in its early stages. Don’t take too long to seek medical help.
It may be tempting to push on and ignore that ache, but any form of pain should not be taken lightly. Here's how 10 injuries you sustain now can have a long-term effect on your life.
Learn how long it would take before you can return to your usual activity after an injury, and how you can speed up the healing process.
Any form of sports injury should not be taken lightly. As long as you have sustained an injury, remember there’s a chance that it can become worse without proper treatment.
Most parents recognise the symptoms of HFMD but not all are well-equipped to deal with it. Dr Leong Hoe Nam answers common questions on HFMD.
Many forms of exercise require one to repeatedly strain a certain part of your body. Inadequate caution may cause inflammation to your body and result in a sport injury. Take precautions to prevent these painful conditions.
The body will undergo numerous changes during pregnancy, with some discomfort to be experienced. We zoom in on some orthopaedic issues expectant mothers may face, and how to manage them.
You’ve probably experienced that popping sound/sensation in your joints. But what exactly happens and what does it mean?
Backaches and neck pain are common injuries occurring as more people start working from home. Find out more about these and how to prevent them.
Thinking of deferring orthopaedic treatment due to COVID-19? Find out how to manage your condition in the meantime, and when you should seek immediate medical attention.
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There are many possible causes of knee pain. The most common though, are osteoarthritis, ligament injuries, and cartilage tears.
Sports injuries can happen to anyone, but they can be easily avoided. Here are 9 common injuries and how they can be prevented.
What happens when you walk into our 24-hour A&E clinic? In this video, we break down the steps in a typical patient’s journey to the accident and emergency department at our hospitals.
