The knee is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. The knee joins the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). The smaller bone that runs alongside the tibia (fibula) and the kneecap (patella) are the other bones that make up the knee joint. Muscles power the knee and leg for movement.
All About the
Important Functions of the knee
Strongest and most important joint in the human body
Allows the lower leg to move relative to the thigh
It supports the body’s weight
Essential movements to many everyday activities
Common Knee Conditions
We Treat
Kneecap (Patella) Fractures and Instability
Shin (Tibia) Fractures
Thigh (Femur) Fractures
Knee Dislocation
Tendon Inflammation
Sports Injuries - meniscus and cartilage damage
Ligament Tears – ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL, PLC
Knee Arthritis
Runners’ and Jumpers’ knees
When should you see a
Knee Specialist
Knee Swelling
The first thing that can happen after an acute injury is swelling around the site of the injury. When the knee is injured, it can swell as a result of inflammation or possibly bleeding into the knee joint. If the knee swells without an acute injury, it is also wise to consult your doctor.
Instability or Reduced Range of Motion
Reduced range of motion can be related to swelling in the knee, as well as other joint injuries. If you have limited range of motion that does not begin to improve within a few days, you should contact your doctor. If there is knee instability, you should also consult your doctor.
Knee Pain
Please consult a knee specialist if knee pain is severe or does not resolve satisfactorily after an injury. If there is persistent pain without an injury, it will also be beneficial to seek a specialist’s advice.
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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Warm & Professional Approach
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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