Book Appointment
Choose Doctor & Time
Telemedicine
Local & Overseas Patients
Clinic Location
Gleneagles Medical Centre
Call & WhatsApp
+65 66532981

Tag: Spine Injury

Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic ClinicBlogSpine Injury
Treatment of Lumbar and Thoracic Spine Fracture
By Admin SSOC 0 Comments Back Pain, Spine Injury, Sports Injury , ,

Symptoms of Lumbar and Thoracic Spine Fracture

A spinal fracture refers to a break or damage to the spine's vertebral bones. Fractures can occur in any part of the spine, but lumbar and thoracic fractures are the most common. These types of fractures can result from high-impact sports injuries, car accidents, or falls from a height.  Lumbar Spine Fracture Symptoms: Severe and Constant Pain: A sudden onset of severe and constant back pain is the most common symptom of a lumbar spine fracture. The pain may be localized to the lower back but can also radiate to the hips and legs. The pain may worsen with movement,...

By Admin SSOC 1 Comments Back Pain, Slipped disc, Spine Injury , , , , ,

What is Slipped Herniated Disc?

Our spine is composed entirely of bones called vertebrae and providing them with cushioning are small discs called the intervertebral discs. Over time, the intervertebral discs can lose their elasticity and will place the spine at a higher risk of injury. Pain in the spinal disc have many different terms, the common ones being "pinched nerve", "slipped disc" and "slipped herniated disc". The truth is, all of the terms refer to the same thing. Many patients who suffer from back pain, leg pain and the weakening of the lower core muscles are usually diagnosed as suffering from slipped herniated disc....

By Admin SSOC 0 Comments Back Pain, Hip Pain, Joint Pain, Knee Pain, Slipped disc, Spine Injury , , , , , , ,

Top 4 Occupations that Negatively Affects the Musculoskeletal System

Our musculoskeletal system consists of the bones, ligaments, tendons and many more that allows us to move around. Disorders to the musculoskeletal will affect our locomotion and will cause problems to our daily lives. Disorders are often due to cyclic stresses and strains caused by our daily activities. Some occupations have an increased risk for Musculoskeletal disorders and our shoulders, hands, neck and back are the ones that are usually affected. Carpet layers Carpet layers are workers who lay carpets for customers. They are required to be in a kneeling position for prolonged periods of times daily and they not...