Where does Adj. Asst. Prof. Yong Fok Chuan practice?

Adj. Asst. Prof. Yong Fok Chuan practices at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

What is the specialty of Adj. Asst. Prof. Yong Fok Chuan?

Adj. Asst. Prof. Yong Fok Chuan specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Adj. Asst. Prof. Yong Fok Chuan?

Adj. Asst. Prof. Yong Fok Chuan is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 45 years of experience.

What does a Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon do?

The Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

What are the typical symptoms of an joint replacement candidate?

The symptoms include where a person is unable to perform daily routine activities because of pain, experiencing stiffness even when lying down or at rest and there is pain despite having medications.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon?

The investigations include Arthrography, Blood Tests, Bone Scan, Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Dual-Photon Absorptiometry, and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.

Is there a difference between an orthopedic doctor and an orthopedic surgeon?

Not really, in reality the Orthopedists treat a range of conditions such as fractures and dislocations, osteoporosis, back injuries and more. Because surgery is so integral to the role, the terms "orthopedist" and "orthopedic surgeon" are often used interchangeably.

How long will the new joint last or will I have to do a second replacement?

For 80–90% of people who have total knee replacement, the new joint usually last for about 20 years or more.

Adj. Asst. Prof. Yong Fok Chuan, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Singapore, Singapore - Appointment

About Adj. Asst. Prof. Yong Fok Chuan

With more than 45 years of experience, Adj. Asst. Prof. Yong Fok Chuan is a board-certified Orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon.
His clinical interests lie in Orthopedic Surgery, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Paralytic Upper Limb in Brachial Plexus Injury, Obstetrical Brachial Palsy, Tetraplegia / Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, and Brain Injury.
He is a member of the Singapore Society for Hand Surgery, the Academy of Medicine of Singapore, Singapore and the Singapore Medical Council.
Adj. Asst. Prof. Yong Fok Chuan has completed his MBBS (1975) from the University of Singapore, Singapore.
He is a fellow of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (UK).
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Adj. Asst. Prof. Yong Fok Chuan is well-versed in English and Malay.

Hospital

Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

Location

Singapore, Singapore

Special Interest

Hand surgery.

List Of Treatments

ACL Reconstruction
Revision ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Patello Femoral Replacement
High Tibial Osteotomy
Lower femoral Osteotomy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Septic Arthritis Treatment
Lateral Retinacular Release Surgery
Arthroscopic Menisectomy
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Meniscal Repair
Osteochondral Autografting - Mosaicplasty Surgery
Palmar Fasciectomy
Tendon Repair Surgery: Flexor Extensor
Thumb Arthroplasty
Tendon Transfer
Internal Fixation of Fractures
Pollicization Surgery
Repair of Digital Nerves
Synovectomy of Hand
Tenodesis tenolysis and tendon transfers and grafts
Boutonniere Deformity Treatment
Neurolysis Procedure
Ganglion Cyst Excision
Ankle Arthroscopy
Triple arthrodesis and internal fixation
Corrective Osteotomy and fixation and bone graft
Corrective osteotomy, fixation and ligament reconstruction surgery

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