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Welcome to '''Providence Orthopaedics''' MyWikiBiz, our Orthopaedic Specialist Dr Siow Hua Ming provides medical treatment and orthopaedic surgery for bone fractures and soft tissue trauma, sports rehabilitation, musculoskeletal health and degenerative joint problems in both adults and children. This includes minimally invasive techniques for sports injuries, fractures, and general orthopaedic conditions that aims to reduce "downtime" for our patients. Our expertise includes minimally invasive arthroscopic "key-hole" surgery, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections and intra-articular injections.

Welcome to '''Providence Orthopaedics''' MyWikiBiz, our Orthopaedic Specialist Dr Siow Hua Ming provides medical treatment and orthopaedic surgery for bone fractures and soft tissue trauma, sports rehabilitation, musculoskeletal health and degenerative joint problems in both adults and children. This includes minimally invasive techniques for sports injuries, fractures, and general orthopaedic conditions that aims to reduce "downtime" for our patients. Our expertise includes minimally invasive arthroscopic "key-hole" surgery, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections and intra-articular injections.

== General Orthopaedics ==

 

 

 

 

=== General Orthopaedics ===

Most of us have had a nagging pain in our body which we can’t explain. Be it a simple sprain or a fracture, we aim to diagnose the cause of your pain accurately to provide you with the best solutions and treatment.

Most of us have had a nagging pain in our body which we can’t explain. Be it a simple sprain or a fracture, we aim to diagnose the cause of your pain accurately to provide you with the best solutions and treatment.

*Sports Injuries

*Sports Injuries

== Paediatric Orthopaedics ==

=== Paediatric Orthopaedics ===

Surgeons trained in Paediatric Orthopaedics are few and far in between in Singapore, and Dr Siow Hua Ming is glad to be able to offer this specialised service to both local and international patients.  

Surgeons trained in Paediatric Orthopaedics are few and far in between in Singapore, and Dr Siow Hua Ming is glad to be able to offer this specialised service to both local and international patients.  

*Nerve injuries

*Nerve injuries

== Sports Medicine ==

=== Sports Medicine ===

You could be a ballet dancer, a professional football player, or a child on the field – injuries may occur at any time. Seeking proper treatment for you or your child’s injury is very important to treat the injury, improve the speed of recovery and reduce the risk of consequential complications that may arise in the future.  

You could be a ballet dancer, a professional football player, or a child on the field – injuries may occur at any time. Seeking proper treatment for you or your child’s injury is very important to treat the injury, improve the speed of recovery and reduce the risk of consequential complications that may arise in the future.  

*Arthroscopy of the upper and lower extremities (knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle and hip)

*Arthroscopy of the upper and lower extremities (knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle and hip)

==Arthroscopic Surgery==

===Arthroscopic Surgery===

Arthroscopic “Key-hole” surgery is a minimally invasive technique which allows surgeons to diagnose a joint problem and repair the cartilage and internal tissues. Arthroscopic surgery is largely preferred by patients as compared to traditional open surgery.

Arthroscopic “Key-hole” surgery is a minimally invasive technique which allows surgeons to diagnose a joint problem and repair the cartilage and internal tissues. Arthroscopic surgery is largely preferred by patients as compared to traditional open surgery.

As revealed by its name, “key-hole” surgery is done by creating small incisions around the joint and inserting an arthroscope into the joint space. As it is minimally invasive, this procedure is associated with rapid surgery recovery time, decreased risk of infection, less scarring, less pain and bleeding and best of all it reduces “downtime” for the patient, enabling a quick return to work, and even sports. Arthroscopic surgical procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis and the patient is usually able to return home on the same day.

As revealed by its name, “key-hole” surgery is done by creating small incisions around the joint and inserting an arthroscope into the joint space. As it is minimally invasive, this procedure is associated with rapid surgery recovery time, decreased risk of infection, less scarring, less pain and bleeding and best of all it reduces “downtime” for the patient, enabling a quick return to work, and even sports. Arthroscopic surgical procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis and the patient is usually able to return home on the same day.

==Joint Replacements==

===Joint Replacements===

The joints in our body are susceptible to injury from accidents, sports, as well as the degenerative “wear and tear” conditions associated with aging. Osteoarthritis is one of them, and it is a very common form of disability resulting in chronic joint pain and being unable to weight bear with the affected limb. This condition occur when the protective lubricant and cartilage which covers your joints has disintegrated, leaving the bones to rub against each other, causing friction and pain. Common complaints by patients include feeling or hearing a clicking or grating sound when moving the limb with the affected joint. You might be a candidate for a joint replacement is non-surgical treatments no longer help to relieve your joint pain.

The joints in our body are susceptible to injury from accidents, sports, as well as the degenerative “wear and tear” conditions associated with aging. Osteoarthritis is one of them, and it is a very common form of disability resulting in chronic joint pain and being unable to weight bear with the affected limb. This condition occur when the protective lubricant and cartilage which covers your joints has disintegrated, leaving the bones to rub against each other, causing friction and pain. Common complaints by patients include feeling or hearing a clicking or grating sound when moving the limb with the affected joint. You might be a candidate for a joint replacement is non-surgical treatments no longer help to relieve your joint pain.

==Knee and Hip Pain Treatments==

===Knee and Hip Pain Treatments===

Hips and knees are essential to support the weight of our body during standing, walking and running activities, hence causing them to be especially susceptible to injury and arthritis.

Hips and knees are essential to support the weight of our body during standing, walking and running activities, hence causing them to be especially susceptible to injury and arthritis.

Treatment for knee and hip pain is aimed at the underlying cause. Assessment would include a consultation with our specialist with a physical examination aimed at getting a diagnosis of the possible causes. To obtain a definitive diagnosis further investigations such as x-rays, ultrasound or MRI scan is required. Once the diagnosis is established, a definitive treatment plan would be discussed and the treatments could range from physiotherapy, injections or possibly even surgery.

Treatment for knee and hip pain is aimed at the underlying cause. Assessment would include a consultation with our specialist with a physical examination aimed at getting a diagnosis of the possible causes. To obtain a definitive diagnosis further investigations such as x-rays, ultrasound or MRI scan is required. Once the diagnosis is established, a definitive treatment plan would be discussed and the treatments could range from physiotherapy, injections or possibly even surgery.

==Shoulder and Elbow==

===Shoulder and Elbow===

Do you have an “old” injury that has started causing you pain again? Initially it could be pain on usage, but progressively it can deteriorate and cause pain at rest and keep you up at night. We treat both degenerative and soft tissue problems affecting the shoulder and elbow. This includes primary and revision arthroplasty of the shoulder and elbow, minimally invasive arthroscopic keyhole techniques for treatment of soft tissue problems such as bankart lesions and rotator cuff tears.

Do you have an “old” injury that has started causing you pain again? Initially it could be pain on usage, but progressively it can deteriorate and cause pain at rest and keep you up at night. We treat both degenerative and soft tissue problems affecting the shoulder and elbow. This includes primary and revision arthroplasty of the shoulder and elbow, minimally invasive arthroscopic keyhole techniques for treatment of soft tissue problems such as bankart lesions and rotator cuff tears.

*Treatment options for shoulder, elbow and upper extremity pain during the early stages easily include non-surgical options along with physical therapy. More resistant pain symptoms may lead to further diagnostic testing by MRI. When surgery is recommended, new advances in technique which allow for surgical repairs with minimal incisions, combined with physical therapy for a rapid recovery.

*Treatment options for shoulder, elbow and upper extremity pain during the early stages easily include non-surgical options along with physical therapy. More resistant pain symptoms may lead to further diagnostic testing by MRI. When surgery is recommended, new advances in technique which allow for surgical repairs with minimal incisions, combined with physical therapy for a rapid recovery.

==Hand and Wrist Pain Platelet-Rich Treatment ===

===Hand and Wrist Pain Platelet-Rich Treatment ===

Opening doors, using tools, doing yard work, lifting groceries; your hands play a major role in the course of your daily activities. As a result, the chance of hand or wrist injury is high; from bruises and sprains to breaks, strained tendons and carpal tunnel syndrome. Our hands and wrists are made up of many delicate anatomic structures, which are threatened by injuries and conditions like arthritis and nerve compressions.

Opening doors, using tools, doing yard work, lifting groceries; your hands play a major role in the course of your daily activities. As a result, the chance of hand or wrist injury is high; from bruises and sprains to breaks, strained tendons and carpal tunnel syndrome. Our hands and wrists are made up of many delicate anatomic structures, which are threatened by injuries and conditions like arthritis and nerve compressions.

*Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment

*Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment

== Foot and Ankle Pain Treatment ==

=== Foot and Ankle Pain Treatment ===

Foot and ankle problems are most frequently caused by nerve damage, aging, arthritis, poor blood circulation, diabetes, and infection that can result in ulcers, sores and deformities. Feet can also be susceptible to sports injuries, fractures, sprains and other traumatic injuries.

Foot and ankle problems are most frequently caused by nerve damage, aging, arthritis, poor blood circulation, diabetes, and infection that can result in ulcers, sores and deformities. Feet can also be susceptible to sports injuries, fractures, sprains and other traumatic injuries.