Dr Lingaraj Krishna

07/08/2024

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything but this development certainly deserves posting!

I’m proud to share that Dr Lau Leok Lim has joined the Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners (OHP) team!

Dr Lau is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who subspecializes in Spine Surgery and has a special interest in Paediatric Spine Surgery. He graduated in 2002 and became a specialist in 2011. He subsequently underwent 3 years of Spine Surgery training, including a year-long fellowship in Paediatric Spine Surgery at the Nemours-A.I duPont Hospital for Children in the US.

He practised exclusively in Spine Surgery for more than a decade at the National University Hospital (NUH), where he worked closely with paediatricians to optimize the care of children with complex spinal disorders.

He was also the Project Director of the National Scoliosis Screening Programme for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). The decade-long project successfully achieved its goal of reducing the progression and severity of scoliosis in the community using a multi-disciplinary approach.

We firmly believe that the addition of Dr Lau will greatly strengthen our team at OHP, and enable us to continue providing excellent and holistic care for our patients.

Welcome Leok Lim!


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19/04/2024

I’m happy to share that our new and revamped website is now live! Do check it out!



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Driven by compassion, decades of experience in orthopaedic care, and modern technology, we strive to provide patient-centric care by alleviating pain, restoring mobility, and improving the quality of life for all our patients. At Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners, where compassion meets experien...

08/03/2024

I now get why:
1. My daughters are Swifties.
2. The tickets to all of her concerts here were sold out within hours of their release.
3. Leaders are upset when she doesn’t perform in their countries.
4. The Eras Tour is the most successful tour in history.
5. Taylor Swift is a global phenomenon.

28/02/2024

I was delighted to chair the CME lecture highlighted below. Organized by IHH and Gleneagles Hospital, it featured Dr Poh Keng Soon from Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners. He spoke about the evaluation and management of common conditions causing shoulder pain in the primary care setting. It was well-attended and generated many pertinent and interesting questions during the discussion. Thanks very much Mun Yee from IHH Medical Affairs for organizing this!


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10/02/2024

Today marks the start of the Chinese New Year, and in particular the Year of the Dragon. It symbolizes fresh beginnings and the strengthening of bonds with family and friends.
On behalf of Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners, I would like to wish you and your loved ones happiness, good health, prosperity and success in the new year!
Gong XI Fa Cai! Huat ah!!


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01/02/2024

The Indian High Commission in Singapore hosted a reception at Shangrila-La hotel on 29 January 2024 to commemorate India’s 75th Republic Day. Republic Day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India, and the country's transition to a republic on 26 January 1950.

Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Communication and Information and 2nd Minister for Home Affairs, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.

I was proud to represent Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners at the event.

We’re happy to look after the musculoskeletal care needs of the staff (and family members) of the Indian High Commission in Singapore, and are committed to providing them and all of our patients with excellent holistic evidence-based care!


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13/01/2024

The Gleneagles Hospital Operating Theatre Nurses organized a wonderful New Year’s party with a fun Hawaiian theme! I had a great time meeting up with friends and colleagues, and sampling the sumptuous food. Thanks for the invite!




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04/01/2024

We’re proud to welcome Dr Poh Keng Soon to the Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners (OHP) team!

Dr Poh is a fellowship-trained consultant orthopaedic surgeon, who sub-specializes in minimally invasive keyhole (arthroscopic) and joint replacement (arthroplasty) surgeries of
the shoulder and elbow joints. In particular, he performs a high volume of shoulder replacement surgeries for advanced arthritis. He performs these surgeries with computer planning and 3D printed patient-specific instrumentation to ensure ideal implant placement and optimal clinical outcomes.

Dr Poh previously practised at the National University Hospital and Alexandra Hospital, where he was a key member of the Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Division, handling large volumes of simple and complex orthopaedics cases.

Dr Poh completed orthopaedic specialist training and was appointed a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2018. Dr Poh subsequently received the Singapore Ministry of Health Human Manpower Development Plan award to further pursue his subspecialty training in Melbourne, Australia with special focus on sports, shoulder and elbow surgery. During this stint, he gained valuable experience in treating complex shoulder and elbow injuries, especially among professional athletes.

We firmly believe that the addition of Dr Poh will strengthen our team at OHP, and enable us to continue providing excellent and holistic care for our patients.


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01/01/2024

As we bid farewell to 2023, on behalf of the Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners (OHP) team, I would like to thank you for your support, partnership and friendship thoughout the year.

And as we usher in the new year, I would like to wish you happiness, fulfillment and success in 2024!


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24/12/2023

The festive season is upon us and it is customary to share gifts with our friends and colleagues. At Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners (OHP), we have tried to combine the sharing of corporate gifts with support for social enterprise.

This year our gifts consisted of scrumptious cookies from MINDS Bakers - a social enterprise programme developed by the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore. We’re sure our friends enjoyed them as much as we did.

The OHP team would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year!


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18/12/2023

At Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners (OHP), our staff work hard and go beyond the call of duty to provide our patients with the best possible care. This would not be possible without the support and encouragement they receive from their own families - husbands, wives, parents and children, among others.

To show our appreciation to this extended family, OHP organized a weekend getaway to Montigo Resorts in Batam for its staff and family members. While there, we took part in several group activities to strengthen our cohesion and commitment to doing our best for our patients.

Kudos too to the staff of Montigo Resorts for making our trip a truly enjoyable experience!


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19/11/2023

At Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners (or OHP as we like to call ourselves), our team is the foundation of our practice and mission. In fact, we consider ourselves part of an extended family rather than just colleagues.

Last night, our individual families and the growing OHP family at large got together for a year-end party to celebrate working together as a team and providing holistic and excellent care for our patients.

We were joined at the celebration by our friends and colleagues from the Centre for Advanced Rehabilitation, who provide our patients with the essential rehabilitation services that they need to recover.

We’re looking forward to strengthening and expanding our team to achieve our vision of becoming a leading provider of musculoskeletal care services in Singapore.


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10/11/2023

This beautiful Rangoli decoration was prepared by the staff of Gleneagles Hospital to herald the start of the Deepavali long weekend. The team at Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy Deepavali and a happy long weekend!



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13/10/2023

The meniscus is a small rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions the knee. Despite its diminutive size, it is actually a very important part of the knee. It functions as a shock absorber and also helps to maintain stability within the knee.

In fact, its importance is underscored by the fact that the inaugural Meniscus Asian Summit was held in Seoul on 5-6 October just to discuss the latest in basic science, assessment and treatment of disorders of the meniscus.

The Summit brought together orthopaedic surgeons from Asia and Europe, and provided a tremendous opportunity to learn and share.



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09/09/2023

In conjunction with World Physiotherapy Day, the Parkway Rehab Team conducted a Workshop today that focused on improving outcomes for patients who have undergone ACL reconstruction surgery.

I was delighted to be involved in this workshop together with Mick Hughes, a physiotherapist and exercise physiologist from Melbourne, and author of the widely-followed Melbourne ACL Rehabilitation Guide. I spoke about surgical, rehabilitation and psychological strategies to improve patient outcomes after ACL reconstruction surgery, while Mick conducted practical training on pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation.

A lively discussion followed the talk, which involved participants physically present at the meeting in Singapore and their counterparts watching the live-stream of the event in Malaysia, China, India and Turkey.

Kudos to Sahayog Sahay and the organizing committee for putting together an excellent program!



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08/09/2023

08/09/2023

Today is World Physical Therapy Day! I’d therefore like to take this opportunity to thank all of my physiotherapy friends and colleagues for being an integral part of the care team for our patients.

Diagnosis, medical treatment and surgery are just one part of the care process. Rehabilitation is a crucial component of the recovery journey, and it would not be possible without physiotherapists providing patients with guidance, encouragement and care during their journey.

In conjunction with World Physiotherapy Day, the Parkway Rehab Team is organizing a 2-day Physiotherapy Workshop. I’m delighted to be involved in the first day of the workshop which deals with Improving Outcomes in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Surgery. I’m certainly looking forward to it!



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02/09/2023

I planted a tree for the first time today! It was hard work, but certainly an enjoyable and meaningful activity.

Together with my friends, schoolmates and teachers, we gathered at Bishan Park to plant 50 trees as part of Raffles Institution’s 1823 Trees Campaign. This was in support of the National Parks Board’s (NParks) OneMillionTrees movement and a component of RI’s bicentennial celebrations.

The OneMillionTrees movement aims to restore nature back into our city through the planting of more than a million trees across Singapore, and is part of NParks’ efforts to transform Singapore into a City in Nature.

03/08/2023

Had great fun at the National Stadium yesterday watching the game between Liverpool and Bayern Munich yesterday! The atmosphere was electric and the fans were in their element. Most importantly I managed to catch up with good friends and fellow fans😅
Too bad my team lost but I’m sure we’ll do better the next time!

10/07/2023

I was honoured to be invited to speak at the combined meeting of the Thai Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (TOSSM), the ASEAN Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy (ASSA), and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (KSES), which was held in Pattaya, Thailand from 6-8 July.

I spoke about the management of knee meniscal tears and ACL injuries. More importantly, I had the opportunity to reconnect with my friends and colleagues from the region!

Congratulations to Prof Bancha and the TOSSM Organizing Committee for putting together an excellent program and meeting!



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28/05/2023

It was an absolute honour to be a part of Raffles Institution’s 200th Founder’s Day celebrations earlier today. I would like to thank the organizing committee for inviting me to present the Stamford Raffles Award (Year 6) to this year’s winner Ms Chua Jean Ee. It was an award that I received many eons ago in 1991.

The intent behind each award being presented by a past recipient to a current recipient was to continue the legacy of achievement and contribution to society from past to future generations of Rafflesians.

It was a privilege to be educated at RI, and I am sure I speak for my fellow Rafflesians when I say that the school has been integral in shaping who we are today. This is due to the many dedicated teachers who guided and encouraged us during our time there, the friendships we forged then and cherish today, and the giants from past generations of Rafflesians on whose shoulders we stand today.

12/05/2023

Earlier this week I contributed to an article in the Straits Times on the relative differences between women and men in the areas of exercise needs, sports injuries and other orthopaedic injuries.

The three take-home messages are as follows:
1. There are no differences in exercise needs between men and women, except for women who are pregnant or have just delivered.

2. Yes, women are more prone to certain types of sports injuries than men. For instance, they are up to 8 times more likely to sustain anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the knee. This may be due to anatomical and hormonal differences.

3. As women get older and reach menopause, they are also more likely to develop osteoporosis. This makes bones more brittle and more likely to fracture with even minor injuries. Weight-bearing physical activity has been shown to improve bone density and reduce bone loss. Therefore it is especially important for women to exercise regularly to prevent osteoporosis.

https://www.straitstimes.com/life/the-bottom-line-do-men-and-women-need-to-train-differently-for-fitness

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24/03/2023

I’m delighted to share that his week marks the third anniversary of Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners!

Time has certainly whizzed by and it’s been a wonderful and fulfilling journey for all of us. The next 3 years are going to be equally exciting as we work towards growing and expanding our practice. So watch this space!

We are blessed indeed to have the amazing support of our patients, colleagues and families, as well as Gleneagles Hospital and Mount Alvernia Hospital, without which none of this would have been possible.

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20/11/2022

At Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners, tele-consults allow us to provide continuity of care for local patients in the comfort of their homes, for Singapore residents who are overseas due to work or study, and for foreign patients who have returned home.

In general, first visits are conducted face-to-face in the clinic setting. However, subsequent reviews may be carried out via tele-consults. During these reviews, the results of imaging and other investigations can be explained, treatment options can be discussed, and responses to treatment can be assessed. Prescriptions, medical certificates and memos can also be issued electronically.

Take the case of Nitasha who recently returned to the UK for her undergraduate studies. The above tele-consult allowed us to provide her with ongoing care and follow-up even though she’s thousands of kilometers away!



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08/11/2022

I was delighted to catch up with friends, colleagues, mentors and students at the celebratory dinner of the 70th Anniversary of the NUS Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.



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06/11/2022

I’m happy to share that Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners has introduced an online appointment booking system for patients.

This will add further ease and convenience to the process of accessing our clinical services.

Patients can also reach us via phone, SMS, email, and WhatsApp.

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13/09/2022

I’m happy to share an article that I wrote on knee meniscus injuries. It was recently published in the August-September 2022 issue of Prime Magazine.

The article talks about the anatomy and function of the meniscus, how injuries to the meniscus are diagnosed, and the different ways in which such injuries can be effectively treated.

The take-home message is that meniscal tears are critical injuries within the knee. It is important that they are evaluated and treated early by an experienced sports orthopaedic surgeon, so as to achieve the best possible outcomes.



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08/07/2022

I was delighted to be on The BIG Show on One FM 91.3 with Angel, FD, Glenn and Shaun on Wednesday 6 July.

With cycling, running and HIIT emerging as popular 'pandemic sports', and the recent resumption of ‘pre-pandemic’ sports like soccer and basketball, Singapore has seen a recent increase in knee injuries.

We talked about common knee sports injuries and the basics of managing them effectively.

The key take-home messages were:
1. Prevention is better than cure.
2. If these injuries do develop, it is important to seek treatment early.

Here’s the podcast:
https://omny.fm/shows/onefm913-good-morning-doctor/sports-injuries-on-your-knees

Here’s a recording of the FB Live session:
https://fb.watch/e4yylu7nHB/



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03/04/2022

This weekend marks the second anniversary of Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners. And what a journey it’s been!

We officially opened our doors on 2 April 2020. But just 5 days later, Singapore entered a 2-month Circuit Breaker. It was certainly not the best time to start a new clinic! What followed were 2 years of ups and downs - mirroring the twists and turns that everyone faced during the Covid pandemic. However the journey went on, and we adapted and kept working hard.

We would not be where we are today if not for the amazing support of our patients and staff over the past 2 years. Here’s looking forward to many more years of excellent patient care and service.

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24/03/2022

Today I’d like to remember and honour Prof Bala - a gentleman that many of us in the orthopaedic community in Singapore and the region know.

Like many generations of Orthopaedic trainees before me and after me, I first got to know Prof Bala during our weekly evening tutorials at his home in the lead-up to the FRCS exams. Each tutorial was meticulously planned, and over the course of several months, he would cover the entire breath and depth of Orthopaedic surgery. His dedication to teaching and training was not just confined to Singapore - it extended to the wider South East Asian community, including Malaysia and Indonesia.

In the years that followed, he was not only my teacher, but also a mentor, inspiration, role model and friend. He was generous, warm, humble, caring, perceptive and supremely intelligent.

Thank you Prof Bala for all that you’ve done. You will always be remembered.