The hip joint is one of the largest joints in the body and is a major weight-bearing joint. Weight bearing stresses on the hip during walking can be 5 times a person’s body weight. A healthy hip can support your weight and allow you to move without pain.
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Important Functions of the Hip
Support the weight of the body in both static and dynamic states
Enables the large range of motion needed for daily activities
Allowing the joint to move easily and without pain
Daily functioning can include, but is not limited to, walking, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of chairs and bathtubs. The pain is persistent or recurring over an extended period of time.
Prolonged stiffness of the hip
Stiffness that persists for 45 minutes or longer is a possible indication of osteorthritis, a chronic degenerative condition. It may also be associated with persistent pain.
Persistent clicking of the hip
A vague discomfort or clicking sensation may sometimes be felt. It may be related to a recent exercise or change in posture. This is persistent or recurring over an extended period of time.
At our clinic, we generally try to explore non-surgical treatment such as activities modification, physiotherapy and orthotics before recommending invasive intervention options.
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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