Regaining Ability to Walk after a Periprosthetic Fracture of the Knee

Posted by Dr Chang Haw Chong on August 27, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

An elderly lady presented with severe pain, deformity and swelling of her right knee after a fall when she slipped on a wet floor. She was not able to stand or walk. She has a history of right knee osteoarthritis with a total knee replacement done more than 20 years ago. She was able to … Continue reading →

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Tibial Plateau Fracture – Using Arthroscopy to Help Obtain Good Result

Posted by Dr Chang Haw Chong on March 26, 2012 · Comments Off on Tibial Plateau Fracture – Using Arthroscopy to Help Obtain Good Result 

The knee joint is the junction between the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia). It can be injured in accidents or during sports. When the articular surface of the tibia of the knee joint is injured, it is termed a tibial plateau fracture.  Such fractures need to be treated such that the articular … Continue reading →

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