Understand what may be causing your shoulder pain, then open each card to see the treatment paths Dr Tan Chyn Hong may discuss with you.
Stiffness and resting pain
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, known medically as adhesive capsulitis, happens when the capsule of tissue around the joint thickens and tightens. The shoulder becomes stiff and painful, hard to move, and often aches even when you are resting it.
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Treatment for Frozen Shoulder
Dr Tan Chyn Hong will examine your shoulder and set out a plan to ease the pain and get it moving again safely. Treatment usually takes one of two routes.
Medications and joint injections. Fast anti-inflammatory medicine and corticosteroid injections to bring swelling down quickly.
Keyhole procedures. Shoulder arthroscopy to release the tight capsule and speed up recovery when injections are not enough.
Night ache and weakness
Rotator Cuff Tear
The rotator cuff is the group of tendons that holds your shoulder in place and lets you lift and turn your arm. It can tear suddenly in a fall or a heavy lift, or wear thin over years of overhead movement. The usual signs are pain when you reach up and weakness when you lift. Many people notice a deep ache that gets worse at night and breaks their sleep.
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Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tear
Dr Tan Chyn Hong brought implantless keyhole cuff repair to Singapore, so he can match the treatment to the size of your tear and how active you are.
Non-surgical care. Physiotherapy, a change in activity, anti-inflammatory medicine and injections work well for many partial tears.
Implantless keyhole repair. Keyhole surgery reattaches the torn tendon with no metal or plastic left behind, which means a smaller wound and less pain as you heal.
Slipping or out of place
Shoulder Dislocation
A dislocation happens when the top of the arm bone comes out of its socket, usually after a fall, a tackle or a hard wrench of the arm. It is sharply painful and the shoulder looks visibly out of place. Once a shoulder has come out once, it often does so again, especially in younger, active people.
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Treatment for Shoulder Dislocation
Dr Tan Chyn Hong will check whether the ligaments or the labrum were torn and how likely the shoulder is to slip out again, then talk you through the options.
Reduction and rehabilitation. The joint is eased back into place, then a strengthening programme rebuilds its stability.
Keyhole stabilisation. For a shoulder that keeps dislocating, keyhole surgery repairs the torn ligaments or labrum so you can get back to sport.
Training pain and instability
Sports-Related Shoulder Injuries
Racket sports, swimming, weights and contact sports all put heavy load through the shoulder. Repeated overhead movement can cause impingement, labral tears, tendonitis or instability. These injuries often start as a niggle you can play through, then grow into pain that holds your training back.
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Treatment for Sports-Related Shoulder Injuries
Dr Tan Chyn Hong was Head of Sports Medicine at National University Hospital and represented Singapore in judo at the SEA Games, so he treats these injuries with your return to sport in mind.
Sport-specific rehabilitation. Physiotherapy and load management built around your sport, to get you training again safely.
Keyhole surgery. When it is needed, keyhole procedures repair labral tears, impingement or instability, with a recovery plan shaped around your goals.
Established in 2013, The Orthopaedic Centre is a recognised group practice with an experienced team of senior orthopaedic specialists.
The clinic provides integrated orthopaedic care for local and overseas patients, including sports medicine, minimally invasive procedures and subspecialty orthopaedic services.
2013
Established
20+
Years Experience
Local & Overseas
Patients Served
Your Consultation, Step by Step
1
Assessment
Dr Tan Chyn Hong examines your shoulder and goes through your symptoms and history.
2
Diagnosis
Scans such as an X-ray or MRI are arranged if needed, so you get a clear answer on what is wrong.
3
Your options
You hear the non-surgical and surgical choices in plain terms, with the pros and cons of each.
4
A plan that fits
Treatment is matched to your shoulder, your goals and how active you want to be.
We Work With Your Insurance
Dr Tan Chyn Hong is on the specialist panels of the major personal and corporate health insurers in Singapore. You get financial counselling before any procedure, so the cost is clear upfront.
Personal Insurance
Corporate Insurance
Get Your Shoulder Seen by a Specialist
Shoulder pain rarely fixes itself, and it is easier to treat early. Book a consultation with Dr Tan Chyn Hong.
Our team will contact you within one business day to arrange a convenient appointment time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need surgery for my shoulder?
Often no. Many shoulder problems settle with physiotherapy, medicine or injections. Dr Tan Chyn Hong suggests surgery only when it is the option most likely to give you a lasting result, and he explains why before anything is decided.
How much does the first consultation cost?
The first consultation fee is $170 and above, before GST. The full cost depends on the tests or treatment you need, and you get financial counselling before any procedure.
What is keyhole surgery?
It is surgery done through small cuts using a fine camera, rather than one large opening. It usually means less pain, smaller scars and a faster recovery, and many procedures need no overnight stay.
How long is recovery?
It depends on the condition and the treatment. Dr Tan Chyn Hong will give you a realistic timeline for your own shoulder at the consultation.
Can I claim under insurance?
Dr Tan Chyn Hong is on the major personal and corporate panels. Bring your details and the clinic will help you check what you are covered for.
Where is the clinic?
Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, 38 Irrawaddy Road #09-42, Singapore 329563.
