Hip Replacement for Hip Pain from Osteoarthritis
Hip osteoarthritis is not that common in Singapore. Knee osteoarthritis is much more common. Hip osteoarthritis can be due to: Primary hip osteoarthritis from wear and tear. From previous hip fracture. Avascular necrosis of the hip i.e. the blood supply to the femoral head is disrupted From hip dysplasia i.e. the socket of the hip … Continue reading
Meniscus Transplant
This patient tore his medial meniscus and had a subtotal medial meniscectomy (most of his medial meniscus shock absorber was removed surgically). A medial meniscus transplantation was performed. For information on meniscus transplantations, please contact Dr Chang at 683 666 36 or email hcchang@ortho.com.sg Do visit our website at http://www.ortho.com.sg
A Rare Form of Soccer Injury – Rectus Femoris Tendon Rupture
Rectus Femoris Tendon Rupture A rectus femoris rupture is the full or partial rupture of the upper part of the the thin muscle that goes from the front side of the hip to the knee. The main causes of rectus femoris ruptures are explosive kicking techniques. The rectus femoris muscle is composed of fibers appropriate … Continue reading
Hoffa’s Syndrome | Fat Pad Impingement Syndrome – A Cause of Anterior Knee Pain
What is Fat Pad Impingement? Sometimes after a forceful direct impact to the kneecap, the fat pad can become impinged (pinched) between the distal thigh bone ( femoral condyle) and the kneecap (patella). As the fat pad is one of the most sensitive structures in the knee, this condition is known to be extremely painful. … Continue reading
All About Frozen Shoulder | Frozen Shoulder Treatment | Singapore
What is frozen shoulder? It is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms begin gradually, worsen over time and then resolve, usually within a two-year period. Why is it called frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder refers to a shoulder that has become “frozen stiff” due to inflammation inside the … Continue reading
HC Chang Orthopaedic Surgery | Singapore 