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.

Dr Chan Kin Yuen, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Appointment

Dr Chan Kin Yuen

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

Senior Consultant
Graduation , FRCS , FRCS , Fellowship , Fellowship

32 years of overall experience

Works at Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang Jaya

About Dr Chan Kin Yuen

Dr Chan Kin Yuen is a proficient Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Malaysia with more than 30 years of experience.
He focuses on Arthroplasty, Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy, Bone Grafting, Carpal Tunnel Release, Knee Replacement Surgery and Shoulder Replacement Surgery.
He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Malaysian Orthopedic Association, the British Orthopedic Association, the Malaysian Medical Council and the Academy of Medicine, Malaysia.
Dr Chan Kin Yuen earned his BMBS (1987) from the University of Nottingham, UK.
He acquired his M.S. (2000) from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
He received a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom in 1990, as well as a second fellowship in trauma and orthopaedic surgery from the same institution in 1999.
He received fellowships from Massachusetts General Hospital in the United States and Australia in shoulder and elbow surgery.
He obtained his CCST (UK) - Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training, United Kingdom, 1999.
Dr Chan Kin Yuen is the author of several publications and articles.