Knee Pain due to Wear-and-Tear..
Consult us to discuss your options.
Knee Arthritis causes:
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Pain while walking
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Pain while on stairs
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Reduced Quality-of-Life
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Inability to squat/kneel
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Bow-legged knee
Treatment options include:
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Knee therapy exercises
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Pain and cartilage medications
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Artificial gel injection
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Keyhole Surgery to repair
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Knee Replacement Surgery
Dr Ang Chia Liang
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More than 19 years of Orthopaedic experience.
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Performed more than 6000 orthopaedic surgeries and more than 1500 knee surgeries.
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Experienced in treating knee Osteoarthritis, degenerative problems with non-surgical approach, Knee Repair, or Knee Replacement.
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Expertise in Partial and Total Knee Replacement, using Computer-Guided and Robotic-Assisted techniques.
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Has performed complex knee and hip joint replacements for patients up to 90 years old.
Why Patients Consult Us on Knee Replacement
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Centurion Orthopaedic Centre is specialised in knee arthritis problems and its treatment.
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Our well-established, in-house Knee Replacement Protocol consists of Pre-op preparations, Pain management, and Post-op recovery.
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We always discuss non-surgical and surgical options.
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We use Minimally-Invasive, Computer-guided, and Robotic-Assisted techniques.
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We liaise with patients' insurers so that they only focus on one thing: Recovery.
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Knee Replacement Facts
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Total knee replacement (also known as total knee arthroplasty) - an effective way of treating pain due to knee arthritis
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First performed in 1968 - Since then, improvements in materials and techniques have greatly increased its effectiveness
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One of the most successful procedures in all of medicine*(source: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons)
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In 2017, more than 754,000 knee replacements were performed in the United States (source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
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90% of people who have a knee replacement have significant improvements in pain (source: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons)
Case References
Read about the different types of Knee Replacements we do.
Partial Knee Replacement in a 45-year old
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Replacement of one out of 3 compartments of the knee
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Suitable for younger patients less than 50 years old
* These references are for general informational purposes and may not represent the likely treatment for your condition, nor the expected outcome of your treatment.
Frequently-asked Questions
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"Is surgery the only option?"
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"How long will I take to recover?"
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"If I do not want surgery, should I still come for consult?"
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"Can I squat or kneel after a knee replacement?"
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Will my insurance cover the treatment?
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Surgery is a big thing. I am afraid...
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Specialises in Knee injuries, degeneration, and complex knee issues
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Uses treatments with sound scientific basis
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Approachable and empathetic
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Author of numerous book chapters on knee surgeries
Contact Information
38 Irrawaddy Road, Mt Elizabeth Novena Hospital Specialist Centre #07-40
Singapore 329563
We are a 3-min walk from Novena MRT Station. Take Exit A from the station.
Tel: 6970 5835
Fax: 6970 5935
Email: contact@coc.sg
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am to 6pm, Sat: 9am to 1pm
Emergency consults, Call/Text/WhatsApp: 9623 7153
