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Dr. Gowreeson Thevendran

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Dr Gowreeson Thevendran is a specialist in lower limb orthopaedic conditions, trauma/fractures and sports medicine.

06/08/2025

Heel pain getting you down? 😖 This cheat sheet breaks down common heel pain types and their quick fixes. Bottom pain? Think Plantar fasciitis. Back pain? Likely an Achilles issue. Save for easy reference!

01/08/2025

No arch? Here's when to worry... and when not to! Our latest post breaks down flat feet: what's normal, and when treatment might be necessary. Don't miss out on crucial information for your foot health!

30/07/2025

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25/07/2025

Ignore heel pain now, pay for it later. Plantar Fasciitis won’t magically disappear—but you can fix it with the right steps. 👣 Don’t limp through life!

23/07/2025

That sharp pain in the front of your knee after running? 🏃‍♂️💥 While Runner’s Knee (PFPS) is common, it’s not always just overuse it could signal cartilage wear, tracking issues, or even early arthritis. Ignoring it often leads to worse damage. Let’s diagnose the real cause before it sidelines you for good. Tag a runner who pushes through the pain!

$That 'minor' ankle sprain you brushed off? It could be a hidden fracture and ignoring it is riskier than you think. 🚨 Un...$

21/07/2025

That 'minor' ankle sprain you brushed off? It could be a hidden fracture and ignoring it is riskier than you think. 🚨 Untreated breaks often lead to chronic instability, arthritis, or long-term weakness, turning a small injury into a lifelong problem. The good news? Early treatment = better healing. If your ankle still hurts after a week, don’t gamble with your mobility, get it checked! Your future self will thank you. ⚕️

18/07/2025

Think ACL injuries are only a knee problem? Think again. 🚨 From altered gait to hip strain, the damage spreads. Here’s what rehab must address.

16/07/2025

Think you’re ‘ahead of schedule’? Your surgeon’s timeline exists for a reason. Rushing recovery = gambling with your results. Slow down to win long-term. ⏳

11/07/2025

Is your running style secretly straining your feet? 🦶 A few simple adjustments could mean the difference between pain and performance. Time to check your form!

09/07/2025

Knee pain in young athletes isn’t always ‘just growing pains’! 🏀⚽ Common culprits include Osgood-Schlatter’s disease (pain below the kneecap), Jumper’s Knee (patellar tendon stress), misalignment wear, or sport-specific overuse. Ignoring it can lead to long-term damage, early screening saves futures! Book a sports injury check today.

27/06/2025

Bunions, knee pain, plantar fasciitis… could your shoes be the culprit? 🚨 Protect your joints choose support over style (or better yet, get both!).

Address

Island Orthopaedics (Mount Elizabeth Novena), 38 Irrawaddy Road #05-42 Mount Elizabeth Novena
Singapore
329563

Opening Hours

Monday	08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:00
Thursday	08:30 - 17:00
Friday	08:30 - 17:00
Saturday	08:30 - 13:00

Website

https://orthofootmd.com/

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Dr Gowreeson Thevendran

Specialty

· Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery

Qualifications

· Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bristol, England

· Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh

· Diplomate Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh

Languages Spoken

· English, Malay, Tamil

Background

· Dr. Gowreeson Thevendran is an orthopaedic surgeon with a sub specialty interest in foot and ankle surgery, trauma / fracture surgery and lower extremity sports injuries. His particular skill set is minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery.

· In addition to foot and ankle conditions, he also treats ligament and cartilage injuries of the knee, performs joint replacement surgery of the hip, knee and ankle and minimally invasive fracture surgery.

· He studied medicine at the University of Bristol, England on a Public Services Department full scholarship. His basic surgical training was at the Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom and the higher orthopaedic surgical specialty training on the London Northwest Thames rotation. Thereafter, he pursued sub specialty fellowship training, spending 1 year at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada in foot & ankle surgery, 6 months at the Chelsea & Westminister Hospital London, UK in sports surgery and 6 months at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK in complex trauma and deformity correction surgery.

· Prior to establishing his private practice, Dr. Gowreeson was Chief of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Tan Tock Seng Hospital. During his tenure at TTSH, he was also Associate Programme Director of the NHG Orthopaedic Residency Training programme and Orthopaedic Lead and Assistant Professor for the Lee Kong Chian – Imperial School of Medicine. He continues to serve the Orthopaedic Department at TTSH as a visiting consultant.

· Dr. Gowreeson is committed to developing foot and ankle surgery in Singapore. He was chairman of Singapore Foot & Ankle Arthroscopy Course 2014 & 2015, chairman of the Singapore Foot & Ankle Expert Panel Symposium 2014 & 2015 and a founding member of the Singapore Foot & Ankle Society.

· Teaching is a passion of Dr. Gowreeson’s. He continues to participate as international faculty on the Royal College of England FRCS(Orth) Course, Addenbrooke’s Cambridge FRCS basic science course and the AO Foundation Course. He is an external lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University and examiner for the MMed(Orthopaedics) exit exams, National University of Singapore.

· In the research arena, Dr. Gowreeson has a keen interest in cartilage regeneration and bioreabsorbable implants. He pioneered the use of Magnezix bioreabsorbable screws in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region and is a principal investigator in a multicenter trial evaluating these implants. He has authored over 25 scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals and has been an invited speaker at more than 50 regional and international orthopaedic meetings.

· Dr. Gowreeson continues to volunteer with Raleigh International, Medecins Sans Frontieres and Out of Africa.

Current international portfolios

· Scientific Programme Chairman for SICOT, 2019–2021 ( Societe Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie )

· Foot & Ankle Chairman , SICOT ( 2018 – 2020 )

· Foot & Ankle Council Member, APOA ( Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association )

Awards

· 1995 Public Services Department Full Medical scholarship

· 1998 Enid Lindt Prize in Clinical Surgery

· 2012 NHG Critical Talent Special Recognition Award

· 2013 NHG Public Health Clinician Special Recognition Award

· 2013 Singapore Orthopaedic Association Junior Travelling Fellowship

· 2015 European Foot & Ankle Society ‘Best Podium Presentation’ Award

Most recent Speaking Engagements

· International Faculty & keynote speaker ( Bihar Orthopaedic Assoc. Annual Scientific Meeting, Bihar, India, Feb 2019 )

· Co-Chairman, First SICOT International Foot & Ankle Meeting, Suzhou, China, August 2019

· International faculty, APOA Foot & Ankle & Trauma Meeting, Sept 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

· Foot & Ankle Chairman, SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Muscat, Oman, Nov 2019