A Chance in a Lifetime to Help an Olympic Medalist

Posted by Dr Chang Haw Chong on July 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment 


Ivan Aleksandrovich Skobrev (Russian: Иван Александрович Скобрев) (born February 8, 1983 in Khabarovsk) is a Russian speed skater who specialises in allround. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, he won the bronze medal in the 5,000 meters as well as the silver medal in the 10,000 meters.

Ivan Skobrev - Winter Olympics 2010 Medalist

 

Winter olympic speed skater Ivan Skobrev came to us with a problem with his left shoulder.  It was a great honour to be able to help treat an Olympic medalist.

To read about this story, please click this link:

http://www.ppac.sg/en/patient_stories/files/Patient%20Story_A%20Quick%20Fix%20for%20Rotator%20Cuff%20Tear_Ivan%20Skobrev_final.pdf

For more information on arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery, please call HC Chang Orthopaedic Surgery at 683 666 36 or email hcchang@ortho.com.sg

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