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Orthopaedic conditions affect the musculoskeletal system. They could be due to a fall or accident, overuse, a congenital condition or degeneration with age.

Find out about orthopaedic conditions affecting different parts of the body.

Foot and ankle

Injuries to the foot and ankle are common, especially among athletes and older adults. Some injuries may be acute, because of a fall or accident, while others may be the result of overuse or a chronic, degenerative condition.

Elbow

Hand and 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.

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

Hip

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (hip dysplasia)
Hip arthritis
Hip bursitis
Hip dislocation
Hip fractures
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.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
Knee arthritis
Knee bursitis
Knee cap pain (patellofemoral syndrome)
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury
Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury
Meniscus tear / knocked knee
Osgood Schlatter disease
Osteoarthritis (locked knee)
Patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee)
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury
Runner's knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome)

Musculoskeletal tumour

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

Paediatric orthopaedics

Bow legs (genu varum)
Clubfoot
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (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 in certain sports such as tennis, badminton, swimming and weightlifting, and jobs like painting. Some shoulder injuries are also caused by degenerative conditions that occur with age.

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

Back and 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.

*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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