Where does Dr. David Chua Thai Chong practice?

Dr. David Chua Thai Chong practices at Changi General Hospital, Singapore

What is the specialty of Dr. David Chua Thai Chong?

Dr. David Chua Thai Chong specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. David Chua Thai Chong?

Dr. David Chua Thai Chong is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 38 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.

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About Dr. David Chua Thai Chong

Assoc. Prof. Low Boon Yong is a Singapore-based Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon.
He has more than 38 years of rich experience and has won many accolades.
He treats conditions such as Trauma Service, Hip and Knee Surgery, Arthritis, and Fractures of the Upper and Lower limbs.
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 (1984) from the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
He has a Fellowship in FRCS (Edinburgh, 1989).
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

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

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