Where does Adjunct Asst. Prof. Kelvin Tan Guoping practice?

Adjunct Asst. Prof. Kelvin Tan Guoping practices at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

What is the specialty of Adjunct Asst. Prof. Kelvin Tan Guoping?

Adjunct Asst. Prof. Kelvin Tan Guoping specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Adjunct Asst. Prof. Kelvin Tan Guoping?

Adjunct Asst. Prof. Kelvin Tan Guoping is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 14 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.

Adjunct Asst. Prof. Kelvin Tan Guoping, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Singapore, Singapore - Appointment

About Adjunct Asst. Prof. Kelvin Tan Guoping

A knowledgeable Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with over 14 years of experience, Adjunct Asst. Prof. Kelvin Tan Guoping.
His clinical interests are Robotics and Computer Navigated, Hip/Knee Replacement, Complex and Revision Hip/Knee Surgeries, Impaction bone grafting, Anterior Approach Hip Replacement and Peri-prosthetic fracture.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine of Singapore, Singapore and the Singapore Medical Council.
Adjunct Asst. Prof. Kelvin Tan Guoping has completed his MBBS (2007) and M.Med (2013) from the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK, 2015).
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Adjunct Asst. Prof. Kelvin Tan Guoping is well-versed in Mandarin and English.

Hospital

Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

Location

Singapore, Singapore

Special Interest

Robotic Hip and Knee.

List Of Treatments

Total Hip Replacement
Acetabular Fixation
Cemented Total Hip Replacement
Cementless Total Hip Replacement (THR) Surgery
Revision Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Computer Navigation
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery
Both Hip Replacement together
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing BHR
BHR with stem
BMHR
Minimally Invasive Hip Resurfacing
Hip Resurfacing with computer navigation
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
Knee Replacement Surgery
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
High Flex Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Meniscectomy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Tibial Tubercle Transfer for Patellofemoral Arthritis
Leg Injury
Partial Hip Replacement Surgery - Unilateral Hip Replacement
Triple arthrodesis and internal fixation
Corrective Osteotomy and fixation and bone graft
Corrective osteotomy, fixation and ligament reconstruction surgery
Knee replacement - Bilateral
Knock knee surgery
Single Hip Replacement

Adjunct Asst. Prof. Kelvin Tan Guoping

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

Senior Consultant

MBBS, FRCS,

Works at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

14 years of experience

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