Bones (Orthopaedics)

Ankle & Feet

Injuries to the foot and ankle are common, especially among athletes and older adults. Some injuries may be acute, as a result of a fall or accident, while others may be the result of overuse or a chronic, degenerative condition. Find out what common foot conditions could be causing your symptoms.

• Achilles tendonitis
• Arthritis
• Cartilage damage
• Diabetic foot problem
• Dislocation
• Plantar fasciitis (foot pain)
• Fractures
• Gout
• Sprains
• Tendonitis

Elbow

• Dislocation
• Golfer's elbow
• Tennis elbow

Hand & Wrist

Injuries to the hand and wrist may be attributed to many causes, ranging from overuse and wear and tear, to impact from sports, occupational activity, and accidents. Without diagnosis and treatment, some of these can lead to long-term problems that affect hand strength and function. Find out what common hand conditions could be causing your symptoms.

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (painful wrist condition)
• Ganglion cysts
• Hand arthritis
• Hand fractures
• Hand trauma
• Trigger finger
• Wrist ligament injury

Hip

• Hip arthritis
• Hip bursitis
• Hip dislocation (congenital)
• Hip fracture
• Lumbar pain
• Osteonecrosis
• Snapping hip syndrome

Knee

The knees bear a lot of impact from daily activities as well as sports. Accidents, overuse or wear-and-tear from aging can lead to injuries that impact mobility. This may require treatment, either non-surgical or surgical, to prevent it from getting worse. Find out what common knee conditions could be causing your symptoms.

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury
• Anterior knee pain (runner's knee) / chondromalacia patellae (CMP)
• Knee arthritis
• Knee bursitis
• Patella femoral syndrome (knee cap pain)
• Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury
• Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury
• Meniscus tear / knocked knee
• Osgood Schlatter disease
• Osteoarthritis (locked knee)
• Patella tendonitis (jumper's knee)
• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury

Musculoskeletal Tumour

• Benign tumour
• Metastasis
• Primary cancers of the bones (bone tumour)
• Primary cancers of the soft tissues

Paediatric Orthopaedics

• Bowing of the knee (genu varum)
• Clubfoot 
• Developmental hip dysplasia
• Dwarfism
• Greenstick fractures
• Growing pains
• In-toeing gait
• Limb length discrepancy
• Torticollis (wry neck)

Shoulder

The shoulder joint is prone to injuries from repetitive and excessive overhead motion which are common to sports such as as tennis, badminton, swimming and weightlifting, and jobs like painting. Some shoulder injuries are also caused by degenerative conditions that occur with age. Find out what common shoulder conditions could be causing your symptoms.

• Cuff tears
• Frozen shoulder
• Rotator cuff injury
• Shoulder dislocation (chronic)
• Shoulder instability
• Shoulder tendonitis

Spine

The spine is vital for the body’s structure, enabling movement and protecting the spinal cord and nerves. Any injury to the spine, either from degenerative conditions or accidents, could lead to severe consequences. Find out what common back and spine conditions could be causing your symptoms.

• Degenerative spine condition
• Lumbar spinal stenosis
• Neck pain
• Nerve decompression
• Sciatica (pinched nerve)
• Scoliosis
• Slipped disc
• Spinal arthritis
• Spondylolisthelis (misaligned backbone)

*This is not a complete list of all the conditions that we recognise and treat. The information is designed for educational reference only and should not be taken as medical advice.

Please consult one of our qualified healthcare specialists for an accurate diagnosis before starting any treatment.

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Orthopaedic Diagnostic

• Computerised tomography (CT) scan
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
• Electromyogram (EMG)
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA)
• Needle or open biopsy (for testing bone cancer)
• Positron emission tomography (PET) scan

Orthopaedic Surgery

Sports and orthopaedic injuries are common. In many circumstances, surgery is advised to prevent severe symptoms from getting worse; this, in turn, often allows improvements in mobility and quality of life. At Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, our specialised orthopaedic team comprising surgeons, consultants, nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists work together to help diagnose and treat your condition, and thereafter provide support during your recovery. Mount Elizabeth is equipped to offer modern surgical procedures and committed to providing customised courses of treatment for each patient.

• Amputation
• Carpal tunnel release
• Corrective spine osteotomy
• Decompression laminectomy
• Discectomy
• Knee arthroscopy
• Limb knee reconstruction
• Limb salvage surgery
• Shoulder rotator cuff repairs
• Total hip replacement
• Total knee replacement
• Trigger finger surgery
• Tumour excision

Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation services are an important aspect of recovery. Mount Elizabeth Hospital provides a comprehensive range of rehabilitation services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, podiatry, prosthetics and orthotics, and home care services for patients of all ages. We aim to help manage any impairments patients face, working together to improve their functional status and overcome limitations after certain medical conditions or trauma.

*This is not a complete list of all the diagnostic procedures and treatments we provide. The information is designed for educational reference only and should not be taken as medical advice.

Please consult one of our qualified healthcare specialists for an accurate diagnosis before starting any treatment.

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