Peroneal Longus Tendon Tear

by Dr HC Chang | May 22, 2018 | Ankle & Foot

The Peroneal Tendons of the Ankle and Foot The peroneals are two muscles and their tendons that lie along the outside of the lower leg bone (the fibula) and cross behind the lateral malleolus (the outer ankle bone). Major muscles that support the lateral part of the...

Osteoid Osteoma

by Dr HC Chang | May 22, 2018 | General

Osteoid Osteoma An osteoid osteoma is a benign bone tumour that arises from osteoblasts (cells that make bone) and was originally thought to be a smaller version of an osteoblastoma. It tend to be less than 1.5 cm in size. The tumour can be in any bone in the body but...

Channel News Asia interviews Dr HC Chang on Knee Replacement

by Dr HC Chang | May 20, 2018 | Knee

Dr Chang was interviewed by Channel News Asia on knee pain from osteoarthritis.  This interview included a happy patient who underwent partial knee replacement surgery. Click below to watch the...

Acromio-clavicular Joint Injuries

by Dr HC Chang | May 20, 2018 | Shoulder

Acromio-clavicular Joint Dislocation /  Shoulder Separation The acromio-clavicular joint is situated above the shoulder joint and is where the outer end of the collar bone meets with the bone of the  shoulder blade. Acromio-clavicular joint injuries tend to occur in...

Anterior Knee Pain or Kneecap Pain

by Dr HC Chang | May 20, 2018 | Knee

Anterior knee pain is a common condition. I see almost 2 to 3 patients with this problem in my clinic each day.  The patient will usually place their hands onto the front of the knee when asked where the pain comes from.  This is the hallmark of this condition. The...