About HC Chang Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics is a medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of your body’s musculoskeletal system. It includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and even your nerves: basically, all the essential parts of your body for you to move, work and enjoy your life.
Dr HC Chang is an orthopaedic surgeon & specialist in Singapore who uses both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumours, and congenital disorders.
As an active sportsperson, you would have had your share of orthopaedic injuries. Not only will these injuries (and other conditions for that matter) impede your ability to perform at an optimal level in your chosen sport, but they will also impact the quality of your daily living.
The sooner you get your orthopaedic issues handled, the faster you can get back to enjoying sports and life!
Services
Understand more about sports Injuries & pain related to the knee, foot, shoulder and other parts of the body from our orthopaedic specialist and surgeon in Singapore. Find out the causes and treatments for common conditions below.
Ankle & Foot
There are surgical and non-surgical treatments for all types of ankle & foot injuries and conditions due to sports depending on the diagnosis of your foot & ankle specialist in Singapore.
Hand & Wrist
There are surgical and non-surgical treatments for all types of hand & wrist injuries and conditions due to sports, ranging from exercises to arthroscopic surgery & repair.
Shoulder
There are surgical and non-surgical shoulder pain treatments in Singapore for all types of shoulder injuries and conditions due to sports depending on the diagnosis of your shoulder specialist in Singapore.
Spine
There are surgical and non-surgical treatments for all types of back & spine injuries and conditions (e.g. herniated slipped disc) due to sports, ranging from exercises of the back to minimally invasive surgery to surgical decompression and fusion.
Knee
There are surgical and non-surgical treatments for all types of knee injuries & conditions due to sports depending on the diagnosis of your knee specialist & doctor in Singapore ranging from partial to total knee replacement surgery.
Elbow
There are surgical and non-surgical treatments for all types of elbow injuries and conditions due to sports, ranging from exercises of the elbow to arthroscopic surgery & repair.
Hips
There are surgical and non-surgical treatments for all types of hip injuries and conditions due to sports, ranging from exercises of the hip, hip arthroscopy to total hip replacements.
Robotic Surgery
For complex, minimally invasive surgeries in hard to hard-to-manoeuvre areas to reduce recovery time.
Fractures & dislocations
Treatment of all types of orthopaedic fractures and dislocations.
Why Choose Dr HC Chang?
- Over 17 years of experience in surgical and non-surgical procedures in sports injuries
- Received multiple awards and accolades in the orthopaedic field
- He is a USA Sports Medicine Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon and is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, International Society for Hip Arthroscopy as well as the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
- Published many acclaimed articles on Sports Medicine. If you are experiencing one or more of the symptoms mentioned above, it is important to get a prompt and accurate diagnosis to determine the severity of your injury and get proper treatment immediately
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Dr HC Chang Articles
Read the latest articles from Dr HC Chang here.
Rotator Cuff Surgery – How to Prepare for It & What to Expect
You have been diagnosed with a shoulder rotator cuff tendon tear and have been scheduled for shoulder rotator cuff tendon surgery. What to expect? Pre-Admission I generally do not need to do pre-surgery blood tests, ECG or chest x-rays unless the patient has...
What to Expect during Recovery from Total Knee Replacement Surgery
As our population ages and people are getting more active, pain from knee osteoarthritis remains a big problem. This affects the quality of life of the patient with painful knee osteoarthritis. Total knee replacement surgery can offer a new lease of active lifestyle...
Rotator Cuff Tendon Surgery – How to Manage Post-Surgery
Tears of the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder can lead to pain, stiffness and weakness. It is often diagnosed after a careful history taking, clinical examination, x-ray examination and MRI scan. If the tendon is torn completely, surgery to repair the tendon is...
Frequently Asked Questions about Orthopaedic Specialist
Do Orthopaedic Doctors do Surgery?
Yes. In Singapore, an orthopaedic doctor typically refers to a qualified orthopaedic surgeon, but it doesn’t always mean that surgery is the only option available. An orthopaedic specialist can also rely on a range of non-surgical techniques and minimally invasive procedures to treat injuries to your knees, shoulders, and other parts.
What Can I Expect At My First Visit With An Orthopaedic Surgeon?
You will be allowed to tell your orthopaedic surgeon in Singapore the issues that are bothering you. The doctor will obtain a detailed history of your presenting complaint, and this will be followed by a detailed physical examination. Your doctor will then explain what he thinks the problem may be and he will likely recommend some investigations such as x-rays or MRI scans if these were deemed necessary for the diagnosis to be confirmed. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, your doctor will detail the various treatment options as well as the pros and cons of each treatment option.
Will I Need Surgery To Treat My Pain?
This depends on the diagnosis. Most musculoskeletal injuries can be treated with just medications, physiotherapy, and rest. Some orthopaedic conditions might require surgery and your doctor will explain to you the pros and cons of such treatments.
Can I Continue My Sports Activities If I Am Experiencing Pain (e.g. Shoulder, Knee or Hip Pain)?
It is generally not recommended to continue with sports activities that led to the injury until the injury has been properly diagnosed and treated. Let pain be a guide for you. Your doctor will guide you to return to your sports. He might recommend alternative sports for you when you are still recovering from a specific sporting injury.
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