What is the specialty of Adjunct Assistant Professor Chia Kok Kiong Jason?

Adjunct Assistant Professor Chia Kok Kiong Jason specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

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.

Adjunct Assistant Professor Chia Kok Kiong Jason, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Singapore, Singapore - Appointment

Q: Where does Adjunct Assistant Professor Chia Kok Kiong Jason practice?

Adjunct Assistant Professor Chia Kok Kiong Jason practices at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

Q: What is the experience of Adjunct Assistant Professor Chia Kok Kiong Jason?

Adjunct Assistant Professor Chia Kok Kiong Jason is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 24 years of experience.

About Adjunct Assistant Professor Chia Kok Kiong Jason

With +24 years of experience, Adjunct Assistant Professor Chia Kok Kiong Jason is a leading Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon.
He specializes in sports medicine, fitness testing and exercises prescription, weight management, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, and gait analysis.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine of Singapore, Singapore, the Singapore Medical Council and the Olympic Medical Committee of the Singapore National Olympic Council.
Adjunct Assistant Professor Chia Kok Kiong Jason has completed his MBBS (1998) from the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
He obtained his Master's in Sports Medicine from Australia (2002).
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Adjunct Assistant Professor Chia Kok Kiong Jason is well-versed in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.

Hospital

Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

Location

Singapore, Singapore

Special Interest

Sports Injury Management.

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
Sports Related Injuries
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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