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Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprain is one of the leading causes of ankle pain in the general population and is particularly common in people active in sports and dancing. Most ankle sprains occur after an accidental twisting inversion of the ankle joint. This may injure or tear the outer ankle ligaments (anterior talofibular ligament and posterior talofibular ligament) leading to pain and swelling around the ankle joint.

What is a bunion?

Bunion is a bony bump that forms on the inner side of the foot at the base of the big toe. The skin over the bony bump usually appears red. The bony bump is usually a manifestation of a change in the alignment and structure of the foot with the big toe pointing outwards towards the 2nd toe. If left untreated, the bunion usually worsens and becomes unsightly and painful.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the commonest causes of heel pain, and it happens when the plantar fascia - the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to your toes at the bottom of the foot - becomes inflamed. Characteristically, patients with plantar fasciitis experience stabbing pain in the heel when they wake up and take their first steps in the morning or after sitting for a long time.

Subchondroplasty

Our ankle and knee joints are covered by articular cartilage, which is a smooth, white tissue covering the ends of bones where they come into contact with one another, to enable the bones to glide over each other with very little friction.

Our Orthopaedic Team

Cove Orthopaedic Clinic comprises of a team of experienced orthopaedic surgeons, Dr Seng Chusheng and Dr Edwin Tan, accredited by the Ministry of Health (Singapore). With their combined expertise, diverse areas of interests and advanced equipment, the team is able to assess, diagnose and treat all orthopaedic conditions safely and effectively.

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