What we treat
Sports Injuries and Cartilage: Treatment in Singapore
Sports Injuries
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.
Don’t wait it out
Sports Injury Symptoms You Should Not Ignore
Some strains settle after a few rest days. Others signal something a proper look would catch early. Watch for:
- Pain that doesn’t ease with a few days of rest
- Swelling that lingers after training or a game
- A joint that feels unstable or gives way during activity
- Sharp, localised pain that worsens with impact (a possible stress fracture sign)
- Reduced range of motion compared to before the injury
- Pain that returns as soon as you resume normal training
- Any injury that stopped you completing a session or match
How we assess
How We Assess Sports Injuries and Cartilage Damage
A proper assessment, not guesswork, is where the answer starts.
Conversation
Injury history: when it started, what activity triggers it
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, matched to your sport and activity goals
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 a sports injury or cartilage problem is keeping you out of activity, an assessment is the clearest way to find out what’s driving it.
Questions patients ask
FAQs
How do I know if a sports injury needs a specialist?
Get it checked if pain doesn’t ease within a few days, keeps recurring once you resume training, or comes with swelling or instability.
What is a stress fracture, and how is it treated?
A small crack in the bone from repeated impact. Most are managed by reducing load and allowing time to heal; surgery is rarely needed.
Can cartilage damage heal on its own?
Minor damage sometimes settles with treatment and activity changes. More significant damage usually needs a specific treatment approach to avoid it worsening over time.
What does cartilage regeneration involve?
It’s an approach aimed at supporting the body’s own repair of damaged cartilage, considered as an alternative to more invasive options where appropriate.
How soon can I return to sport after an injury?
Timelines vary depending on the injury, its severity, and your sport’s specific demands. A structured plan matched to your activity gives the clearest picture.
Do all sports injuries need imaging?
Not always. Many are diagnosed through history and physical exam alone. Imaging is used when the diagnosis isn’t clear or to confirm before treatment decisions.
Consult a Sports Injury Specialist in Singapore
If an injury has been slowing you down for a while, get an assessment sooner rather than later. It’s the first real step toward getting back to your sport.