May 14, 2024
Plantar Fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. It is estimated that every 1 in 10 people will experience Plantar Fasciitis during their lifetime.
May 14, 2024
More than 200 million people suffer from osteoporosis across the world. It is suggested that 1 in 3 women above the age of 50 and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporosis fractures in their lifetimes.
May 14, 2024
A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries, with approximately 61 out of 100,000 people will experience an acute meniscus tear. For those aged above 65, 60% of them will experience a degenerative meniscus tear.
May 14, 2024
Gout is a type of inflammatory arthropathy (joint disease) that is increasingly common worldwide. In fact, it is the most common inflammatory arthritis globally.
May 14, 2024
Golfer’s elbow, medically referred to as medial epicondylitis, is a common elbow condition caused by overuse injuries. While it is less common than Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, Golfer’s elbow accounts for approximately 10% to 20% of all epicondylitis.
May 14, 2024
Frozen shoulder causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, with symptoms worsening over time. Symptoms of pain and stiffness generally go away within 3 years.
May 14, 2024
Chronic pain affects approximately 20.4% of all adults, making it an extremely common condition, with prevalence increasing with age. 7.4% of adults had chronic pain so severe that it limited their ability to work as well as their quality of life.
May 14, 2024
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand. More than eight million people are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome every year.
May 13, 2024
Arthritis is one of the most common chronic illnesses in Singapore. Typically associated with ageing, the most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis, affects 1 in 10 Singaporean adults and 1 in 5 elderly Singaporeans.