Where does Ass. Prof. Chong Alphonsus practice?

Ass. Prof. Chong Alphonsus practices at National University Health System, Singapore

What is the specialty of Ass. Prof. Chong Alphonsus?

Ass. Prof. Chong Alphonsus specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Ass. Prof. Chong Alphonsus?

Ass. Prof. Chong Alphonsus is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 26 years of experience.

What does a Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon do?

The Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

What are the typical symptoms of an joint replacement candidate?

The symptoms include where a person is unable to perform daily routine activities because of pain, experiencing stiffness even when lying down or at rest and there is pain despite having medications.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon?

The investigations include Arthrography, Blood Tests, Bone Scan, Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Dual-Photon Absorptiometry, and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.

Is there a difference between an orthopedic doctor and an orthopedic surgeon?

Not really, in reality the Orthopedists treat a range of conditions such as fractures and dislocations, osteoporosis, back injuries and more. Because surgery is so integral to the role, the terms "orthopedist" and "orthopedic surgeon" are often used interchangeably.

How long will the new joint last or will I have to do a second replacement?

For 80–90% of people who have total knee replacement, the new joint usually last for about 20 years or more.

Ass. Prof. Chong Alphonsus, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Singapore, Singapore - Appointment

About Ass. Prof. Chong Alphonsus

With more than 26 years of experience, Ass. Prof. Chong Alphonsus is a skilled Orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon.
His interest lies in teaching and learning surgical skills and pediatric hand conditions.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore and the Singapore Medical Council.
Ass. Prof. Chong Alphonsus has completed his MBBS (1994) and M.Med from the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
He received MRCS (UK).
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Ass. Prof. Chong Alphonsus is well-versed in English and Malay.

Hospital

National University Health System, Singapore

Location

Singapore, Singapore

Special Interest

Hand ＆ Reconstructive Microsurgery.

List Of Treatments

ACL Reconstruction
Revision ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Patello Femoral Replacement
High Tibial Osteotomy
Lower femoral Osteotomy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Septic Arthritis Treatment
Lateral Retinacular Release Surgery
Arthroscopic Menisectomy
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Meniscal Repair
Osteochondral Autografting - Mosaicplasty Surgery
Arthrotomy
Arthroscopic surgery
Reduction of fractures open
Closed Reduction for Fracture
Arthroplasty
Carpal Tunnel Release (CTR) Open or Endoscopic
Palmar Fasciectomy
Tendon Repair Surgery: Flexor Extensor
Thumb Arthroplasty
Tendon Transfer
Internal Fixation of Fractures
Pollicization Surgery
Repair of Digital Nerves
Synovectomy of Hand
Tenodesis tenolysis and tendon transfers and grafts
Boutonniere Deformity Treatment
Wrist Joint Replacement (Wrist Arthroplasty)
Neurolysis Procedure
Ganglion Cyst Excision
Elbow Replacement Surgery
Elbow Arthroscopy
Lateral Epicondyle Release (Tennis Elbow)
Fracture reduction and fixation
Osteotomy
Arthrolysis
Ankle Arthroscopy
Triple arthrodesis and internal fixation
Corrective Osteotomy and fixation and bone graft
Corrective osteotomy, fixation and ligament reconstruction surgery

Ass. Prof. Chong Alphonsus

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

Senior Consultant

MBBS, MRCP,

Works at National University Health System, Singapore

26 years of experience

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