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Getting to Know Osteoporosis

November 18, 2015

Dr Tan Chyn Hong was interviewed on the topic of osteoporosis on the 21st October’s episode of Hello Singapore. Dr Tan started off with explaining the higher risk that women have for getting osteoporosis. After women’s menopause, the loss of … Continued

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Saving Your Knees (The Straits Times)

November 12, 2015

Dr Tan Chyn Hong wrote an article on The Straits Times to share with readers how early treatment of knee pain problems can avoid the need to undergo knee replacement. In the article, he introduced the concept of “knee preservation surgery“, … Continued

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Go the Minimally Invasive Way (The Business Times)

October 29, 2015

Dr Yue Wai Mun was interviewed by The Business Times on minimally invasive surgery for spinal conditions. Spinal surgery used to be quite a scary procedure for many. However, with new minimally invasive spine surgical techniques, large incisions that may damage … Continued

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It May Be Painful After a Slipped Disc Injury (Today)

October 15, 2015

Dr Yue Wai Mun was interviewed by Today on the modern medical treatment for slipped disc. The initial treatment for slipped disc includes medication for pain control and physiotherapy for muscle maintenance. Most patients would improve with such treatment although, according … Continued

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Pain in the Buttocks (Mind Your Body)

October 1, 2015

Dr Yue Wai Mun answered a Mind Your Body 59-year-old reader’s question on his pain in the buttocks. He has been experiencing some pain in the buttocks when he gets up from bed and standing up to walk. He believes that the … Continued

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