Organising Haematoma Mimicking as a Leg Tumour

A haematoma, or hematoma, is a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels, usually in liquid form within the tissue. This distinguishes it from an ecchymosis, which is the spread of blood under the skin in a thin layer, commonly called a bruise.

Chronic expanding haematoma of soft tissue is a rare entity. . . . → Read More: Organising Haematoma Mimicking as a Leg Cancerous Tumour

Enlarging Lump Under the Big Toe Nail - Think of Subungal Exostosis

Diagnosing And Treating A Painful Tumor of the Big Toe

A 28-year-old lady presented with a painful lump on her right big toe.  She noticed this lump over the past 2 months and it has been getting progressively larger.

The nail of her big toe appeared to be lifted off by the lump under . . . → Read More: Enlarging Lump Under the Big Toe Nail – Think of Subungal Exostosis

Discoid Meniscus - What To Do If It Is Torn?

Discoid lateral meniscus is a variant of a normal meniscus. People may be born with this. A normal lateral meniscus is crescent moon-shaped while a discoid lateral meniscus looks like a disc ie round.

A Discoid Lateral Meniscus

It is commonly found in the lateral meniscus. Discoid medial meniscus can occur as well . . . → Read More: Discoid Meniscus – What To Do If It Is Torn?

Interview By Channel News Asia On Partial Knee Replacement

Dr Chang was interviewed by Channel News Asia on knee pain from osteoarthritis. This interview included a happy patient who underwent partial knee replacement surgery.

Click below to watch the clips.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call my orthopaedic clinic at 6836 6636 or contact me . . . → Read More: Interview By Channel News Asia (CNA) On Partial Knee Replacement

Partial Knee Replacement For Painful Knee

A partial knee replacement for a painful knee can be very satisfying to both the patient and the surgeon.

Mdm Tan presented with progressive right knee pain of 3 months’ duration. She was mobile and independent prior to that and the pain became so severe that she had to come to see me in . . . → Read More: Partial Knee Replacement For Painful Knee