Where does Assoc. Prof. Low Boon Yong practice?

Assoc. Prof. Low Boon Yong practices at Changi General Hospital, Singapore

What is the specialty of Assoc. Prof. Low Boon Yong ?

Assoc. Prof. Low Boon Yong specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Assoc. Prof. Low Boon Yong ?

Assoc. Prof. Low Boon Yong is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 50 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.

Assoc. Prof. Low Boon Yong , Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Singapore, Singapore - Appointment

About Assoc. Prof. Low Boon Yong

Assoc. Prof. Low Boon Yong is a Singapore-based Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon.
He has more than 50 years of rich experience and has won many accolades.
He treats conditions such as Adult Reconstruction & Joint Replacement Surgery, Sports Medicine including Knee and Ankle and Foot Arthroscopy, and Ankle and Foot Surgery.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine of Singapore, Singapore, the Singapore Medical Association, the Singapore Orthopaedic Association and the Medical Alumni Association.
Assoc. Prof. Low Boon Yong has completed his MBBS (1976) from the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
He has a Fellowship in FRCS (Edinburgh, 1982).
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Assoc. Prof. Low Boon Yong is well-versed in English and Malay.

Hospital

Changi General Hospital, Singapore

Location

Singapore, Singapore

Special Interest

Orthopaedic 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
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
Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction
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

Assoc. Prof. Low Boon Yong Chat

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

Emeritus Consultant