10 Questions With Dr Gowreeson Thevendran
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Dr Gowreeson Thevendran is a Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon with a sub specialty interest in the lower limb – foot and ankle, knees and hip conditions. He is a UK-trained orthopaedic surgeon with dual-fellowship accreditation from Vancouver, Canada (foot & ankle ), London, United Kingdom ( sports surgery ) and Liverpool, United Kingdom ( complex trauma ). He was previously Chief of Foot & Ankle Surgery at TTSH, Singapore and Orthopaedic Lead / Assistant Professor at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. He is also extensively published and continues to collaborate for clinical research whilst lecturing in regional and international postgraduate meetings.
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Good morning. In the absence of pain, I think it is highly unlikely you have sustained any significant damage to the ankle. ( sometimes it is better to support yourself...
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Possibly the most commonly quoted complication after Achilles surgery is wound breakdown. Even then, the risk is still < 5%.
Torn tendons can also be treated with functional bracing - this...
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26th Aug 2021 (over 4 years ago) 1
1There is certainly a hereditary component. However, the commonest reason why bunions recur is because of poor footwear - tight, pointed heels with a minimal toe box. Tight calf muscles...
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1The typical anaesthesia is a general anaesthesia. This is quite routine with a very good safety profile and therefore very safe. ( risk of adverse events are < 5-10% )
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1Bunions can be corrected without surgery - using splints and spacer devises. Bunions are typically treated surgically once the deformity is quite significant and the patient is symptomatic
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