Hip and Knee Specialist in Singapore

Hip and knee specialist in Singapore

Knee catching on stairs. Hip pain that changes how you walk. Get a clear diagnosis and a straightforward plan to move properly again.

What we treat

Hip and Knee : Treatment and Surgery in Singapore

Knee pain

Often traced to a twisting injury on the field, years of joint wear, or overuse from training load. The pattern of pain points to the real cause today

Hip pain

Can present as a deep, dull groin ache, a sharp catch when rising from a chair, or stiffness after long periods of sitting still at a desk or in a car.

Hip arthritis

Wear of the hip joint cartilage surface over time. Often the main reason walking distance shrinks gradually, without any single clear trigger or event.

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Hip pain in women

Presentation can differ by activity history and hip structure. Worth its own assessment rather than treating it the same as any other hip complaint.

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Total knee and hip replacement

Considered once the joint surface has worn down enough to genuinely limit walking, sleep, or daily movement, and conservative treatment hasn’t resolved it.

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Treatment guide

Which Treatment Should You Consider And When?

Here’s what each condition typically leads to, from straightforward recovery to when surgery enters the conversation.

CONDITION

WHAT IT TYPICALLY LEADS TO

Meniscus Tear

Smaller tears often settle with treatment. Larger or unstable tears, confirmed on MRI, are considered for meniscus tear surgery.

ACL Tear

Partial tears may respond to rehab alone. A full tear affecting stability, especially in an active patient, usually leads to ACL reconstruction.

Knee Cartilage Damage

Managed conservatively when the defect is small. Pain or mechanical symptoms like locking or catching prompt a look at cartilage repair, sometimes through minimally invasive knee surgery.

Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendonitis)

Responds well to load management and rehab in most cases. Surgery is rarely the first step.

Knee Osteoarthritis

Treatment and activity changes come first. Total knee replacement is considered once pain limits daily walking and other options have been tried.

Hip Arthritis

Same path as knee arthritis: treatment first, hip replacement considered once pain and stiffness start restricting daily life.

Note: This is a general guide, not a diagnosis. The right starting point depends on symptom duration, severity, and what an assessment finds.

Don’t wait it out

Hip and Knee Symptoms You Should Not Ignore

Some soreness fades after a rest day. Others signal a problem worth checking. Watch for:

Knee pain that lingers after training or a game
A sense that your knee might give way
Swelling that doesn’t settle within a few days
Hip or groin pain that changes how you walk

Morning stiffness that takes a while to ease
Clicking, locking, or catching in the knee
New difficulty with stairs

How we assess

How We Assess Hip and Knee Problems

A proper assessment, not guesswork, is where the answer starts.

Conversation

Pain history: when it started, what makes it worse

Physical exam

Stability check, range of motion, locating the source

Imaging

X-ray or MRI, if needed, to confirm the diagnosis

Treatment plan

A clear path forward, surgical or non-surgical.

Meet your specialist

Dr. Gowreeson Thevendran

MBChB (Bristol) · MRCS.Ed · Dip. Sports Med.Ed · FRCS.Ed (Trauma & Ortho.) · FAMS (Singapore)

Dr Gowreeson Thevendran is an orthopaedic surgeon based at Mount Alvernia Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre.

If your knee or hip pain keeps interrupting the things you’d rather be doing, an assessment is the clearest way to find out what’s driving it.

Questions patients ask

FAQs

How do I know if my knee pain needs a specialist?

Get it checked if it lasts more than one to two weeks, comes with swelling or instability, or makes stairs and squatting difficult.

Do I need surgery for a meniscus tear?

Not always. Smaller tears, especially without locking or catching, often improve with treatment alone. Larger or unstable tears usually need a closer look.

How long does recovery from ACL reconstruction take?

It varies by patient and sport, but most follow a structured rehab pathway over several months before returning to full training.

Is hip replacement only for older patients?

No. It’s based on how much pain and stiffness limit daily life, not age alone.

What is jumper's knee, and does it need surgery?

Irritation of the patellar tendon from repeated jumping or running load. Most cases improve with load management; surgery is rarely first.

Can hip or knee arthritis be managed without a replacement?

Often, yes, especially early on. Physiotherapy, activity changes, and injections can manage symptoms for years first.

Consult a Hip and Knee Specialist in Singapore

If your hip or knee pain has been going on for a while, get an assessment sooner rather than later. It’s the first real step toward lasting recovery.