The elbow is the visible joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm. The elbow allows for the flexion and extension of the forearm relative to the upper arm, as well as rotation of the forearm and wrist.
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Important Functions of the Elbow
Allows flexion and extension of the forearm relative to the upper arm
Helps with the rotation of the forearm and wrist
Helps arm grasp and reach for objects
Position the wrist in order to optimize hand function
If you think you’ve fractured or dislocated your elbow — it hurts and doesn’t look right — go to the emergency room to prevent more serious damage.
Severe pain, swelling and bruising around the joint
Call your doctor if you have: Elbow pain that doesn’t go away with rest and ice, or pain that doesn’t go away even when you’re not using your arm. Intense pain, swelling, and bruising around your elbow.
At our clinic, we generally try to explore non-surgical treatment such as activities modification, physiotherapy and orthotics before recommending invasive intervention options.
Total Elbow Replacement
Elbow Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Tennis Elbow Surgery
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Surgical Fixation of Elbow Fractures & Dislocations
Hydrocortisone/Local Anaesthetic Injection
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Contact our clinic to find out more about how we can help you diagnose, treat, and manage your condition.
Dr. Ong Kee Leong is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon. He subspecializes in shoulder and knee, foot and ankle, hand wrist and elbow surgeries, arthroscopic sports surgery, and the management of sports-related injuries. He has been registered with the Singapore Medical Council as a specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery since 2011.
MBBS, National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Medicine 2001
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2007
Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery (NUS) 2007
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Orthopaedic Surgery 2011
Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) Scholarship, Ministry of Health 2012-2013:
Sports Surgery and Arthroscopy in Germany (Hannover)
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
Senior Clinical Lecturer, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS
Awards & Teaching
Dr. Ong had received numerous awards such as Best Service and Eastern Health Alliance Caring (Gold) Awards.
He also has an interest in clinical research and has written papers in multiple peer-review journals. As a Core Faculty of Singhealth Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, he oversees the training of junior orthopaedic surgeons.
Regularly invited to teach local and regional surgeons in Shoulder and Knee Surgery Courses.
He is a recipient of multiple teaching awards including the Singhealth Residency Outstanding Faculty Awards from 2014-2016 and Changi General Hospital Outstanding Educator Awards 2015-2016.
Dr Ong Kee Leong is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon. He has been registered with the Singapore Medical Council as a specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery since 2011.
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Dr Ong delivers comprehensive, evidence based orthopaedic care to his patients with a warm and professional approach. Providing a good experience to his patients is always a top priority.
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