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Experiencing Ankle Pain or Discomfort?Consult An Orthopaedic Surgeon For Further Management

Our Clinic’s Expertise

  • Trusted Singapore Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Experienced in Ankle Injury & Pain
  • Caring for Local & Expatriate Communities
  • Convenient Clinic Locations in Mount Elizabeth & Farrer Park
  • Professional & Friendly Support Staff
  • Quick Appointment System

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Specialised Ankle Services

Ankle sprains & instability
  • Ligament tears and injuries
Chronic Ankle Pain
  • Impingement (Anterior or posterior)
  • Talar Osteochondral Lesions
  • Ankle Arthritis & Adjacent Joint Arthritis

Our Experience in Ankle Injury/Pain Management

  • 1. Ankle sprain
    An actual tear of the ligaments that support the ankle, giving rise to recurrent instability — and hence, more potential sprains — and pain.

    Treatment

    Usually managed non-surgically with RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) therapy, ankle braces, physiotherapy and anti-inflammatory medication.
  • 2. Osteochondral lesion
    This is a fairly common and more problematic condition that results from an ankle sprain: damage to the ankle joint surface or talus (one of the two bones comprising the ankle joint).

    Treatment

    The treatment may be surgical or nonsurgical, depending on the nature of the osteochondral lesion.
  • 3. Achilles Tendinitis
    It is the inflammation of the tendon. Rupture of the tendon is also common and can be career ending for athletes.

    Treatment

    Medication, physiotherapy and, sometimes, ultrasound therapy. When it comes to a tendon rupture, the management and repair of it can be non-surgical, depending on its severity. Serious cases may require surgery.
  • 4. Stress fractures
    These are less common ankle injuries. Symptoms are pain, swelling, bruising and problems with ankle motion.

    Treatment

    If you have a stress fracture, seek professional help from an orthopaedic specialist. If the ankle is stable and alignment is normal, surgery is not needed.

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About Dr Sean Ng

Dr Sean Ng is a respected orthopaedic surgeon with experience in the diagnosis and treatment of ankle injury/pain.

Dr Ng completed his orthopaedic foot and ankle training (Ministry of Health Human Manpower Development Program) at the largest and most prestigious hospital in Switzerland, the Hopitaux Universitaires de Geneve (HUG) in Geneva.

Besides being trained in general orthopaedic and trauma surgery, Dr Ng has an active interest in foot and ankle surgery. Other than the management and correction of deformities of common foot and ankle conditions, he is especially interested in percutaneous and minimally invasive surgery of the foot. The aims of percutaneous surgery is to achieve as good a result as open surgery, with minimal scarring, and hence more cosmetically acceptable to the patient.

Dr Ng is the only surgeon able to offer such a service locally. As such, he is also a member of the GRECMIP (European Group for the Study and Research of Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle).

What to Expect on Your Initial Visit for an Ankle consultation

We understand the pain and inconvenience your ankle problem is causing you. As such, we endeavour to provide you with the most effective treatment plan with minimal downtime.

Before your orthopaedic specialist can provide you with a recommended treatment plan, you will be asked about your symptoms before an examination is performed. Do list your concerns prior to the scheduled appointment to make the most of your visit. You will also be asked of your relevant health history and the list of medications that you take.

Meeting with the Orthopaedic Surgeon

Your visit with the orthopaedic surgeon should be a pleasant experience and will begin much as a typical visit to your family physician. Effective communication is critical to patient care and a good orthopaedic surgeon will take time to listen and to explain the right treatment plan specific for the patient needs.

Faqs

  • What role do the ankles play in our daily lives?
    Ankles play an extremely important role in the balance and stability of the body and lower limbs. While the feet are wonders of mechanical complexity and strength, the ankles make possible the up-and-down and side-to-side movements of the feet, and act as shock absorbers and propulsion engines for every movement we make with our feet. The ligaments surrounding the ankle joints connect the bones of the legs to each other and to those in the feet.
  • What is a sprain, and what should be done?
    Ankle-related injuries are fairly common, with the ankle sprain – injury to the ligaments – being the most common. The most sensible thing to do in such an instance is to see a doctor, who will establish the nature of the injury with an examination, followed by the appropriate medication and advice.
  • What about fractures?
    Ankle fractures – when one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint are broken – are also fairly common these days, especially with more people taking up winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. An ankle fracture often has point tenderness over the bone that is fractured, and sometimes results in a very obvious deformity in which the broken parts of the bone physically separate and can be seen. Patients will also often remember hearing a “crack” sound.
  • How can we tell the differences between a sprain and a fracture?
    Sprain: Tenderness and swelling over the outside of the ankle at the soft spot just below the bone.

    Fracture: Tenderness over the outside and inside of the ankle; there may also be deformity of the ankle.

    Sprain: Patient is usually able to walk.

    Fracture: Patient is unable to bear weight and walk properly on the ankle.

    4 SIMPLE TIPS To KEEP THOSE ANKLES SAFE AS YOU RUN
    1. Always warm up and stretch adequately before running
    2. Wear proper footwear with support for both the ankle and sole
    3. Don’t overestimate your capability and overexert yourself; know your limits
    4. Don’t rush through your postrun cool-down stretches
  • What are the charges?
    Our first consultation starts from $150. Should a procedure be required, financial counselling will be offered by our staff including your insurance coverage.
  • Can I walk in for an appointment?
    We want to see you on time so we strongly advise that you make an appointment with our staff. A time will be allocated with our orthopaedic surgeon to meet you. Please call or email us for an appointment.

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