Specialties & Services
Medical Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Khoo Teck Puat Hospital comprises of a team of specialist surgeons and physicians who manage conditions of muscle, bone and joints. Established in 2010 with the opening of our hospital, founding members of the department included surgeons from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Alexandra Hospital and with a long history of managing Orthopaedic conditions.
Together with our team of physiotherapist, occupational therapists, podiatrist and other allied health professionals, we provide holistic and comprehensive management of your musculoskeletal conditions in a one-stop centre. From fractures to acute injuries and degenerative conditions, our aim is to help our patients recover so that you may return to an active lifestyle and resume normal activities; adding years of healthy life!
Our Services
- General Orthopaedic surgery
- Deformity correction and limb reconstructive surgery
- Foot & ankle surgery
- Hand surgery
- Joint replacement surgery
- Joint preservation surgery
- Ortho-Geriatric service
- Spinal surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Sports and upper limb reconstructive surgery
- Trauma surgery (Fracture surgery)
Our specialists are also key members of these multi-disciplinary care teams:
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Hip Fracture Unit (HFU)
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We work with other specialists from Geriatric Medicine, nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to help patients gain: - Faster admission
- Faster access to surgery
- Early mobilisation
- Early transfer to community hospital
- Lower surgical site infection
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Diabetic Foot Unit (DFU) | We work with Vascular surgeons, General Medicine specialists and podiatrists to provide quality care to patients with complicated diabetic foot conditions. |
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Total Knee Replacement (TKR) | We work with team members from Geriatric Medicine, Physiotherapy and Nursing to help patients recover quickly and regain mobility. |
