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10 Questions with Dr Tan Ken Jin
"I think the practice of medicine is becoming increasingly complicated with many components involved. But it is very important to stick to our basics which is to always work for the good of the patient and maintain a high standard of professional ethics."
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CREDENTIALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Orthopaedics and Sports Specialist
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8th Jun 2021 (almost 5 years ago)
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Hello Rocky, sounds like you sustained an injury to the Achilles which may have led to some persistent tendinitis in the tendon. Treatment is certainly available and can range from...
Show full answer10th Nov 2020 (over 5 years ago)
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Hello, it’s not that uncommon to have a bony avulsion fragment from the fibula, like in your ankle. It’s still controversial what’s the best thing to do with the fragment,...
Show full answer26th Oct 2020 (over 5 years ago)
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Hello, it looks like the skin scar itself is ok, but that there is a lump internally. This is most likely due to scarring over the tendon repair internally, and...
Show full answer12th Oct 2020 (over 5 years ago)
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Hi Hannan it sounds like you may have developed a paronychia infection of your nail fold. It is good to get this checked by a doctor as sometimes this needs...
Show full answer15th Aug 2020 (over 5 years ago)
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Hi Victor, this is usually a symptom of kneecap pain (patellofemoral pain). Running puts a lot of stress on the kneecap. If you are happy to modify your exercises to...
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