Original Article
To Establish the Normal Bone Mineral Density Reference Database for the Singapore Male
Bone mineral densitometry was developed as a means to quantify the bone mineral content of the skeleton accurately and has been used in the...
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty in the Management of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: Initial Experience
With the general increase in life expectancy in the local population, the incidence of osteoporosis is anticipated to rise as well. Even with screening...
Differentiation of Malignant Vertebral Collapse from Osteoporotic and Other Benign Causes Using Magnetic Resonance...
An elderly patient presenting with backache and vertebral collapse on plain X-ray is a common clinical scenario and a diagnostic challenge. It is difficult...
Osteoporotic Hip Fractures in Singapore—Costs and Patient’s Outcome
Singapore is facing a rapidly ageing population. Osteoporosis, which is an age-related illness, will become an increasing problem. Osteoporotic hip fracture, because of the...
Outcomes of Acute Arthroscopic Repair and Conservative Treatment Following First Traumatic Dislocation of the...
Traumatic dislocation of the shoulder is a serious problem especially in active and young patients. Shoulder instability and recurrent dislocation hinder patient activities.
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Burch Colposuspension: Review of Perioperative Complications at a Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Singapore
Genuine stress incontinence (GSI) is the most common cause of female urinary incontinence. When conservative treatment fails, surgery is indicated. Open Burch colposuspension is...
A Prospective Audit of Critical Incidents in Anaesthesia in a University Teaching Hospital
Despite the highest standards of training, practice and equipment, morbidity and mortality due to anaesthesia still occur. These risks are difficult to quantify, and...
The Internet as a Source of Health Information Among Singaporeans: Prevalence, Patterns of Health...
Over the past 2 years, home Internet penetration in Singapore has more than tripled. Today, the Internet has become a major source of information,...
Correlates of Habitual Walking and Sports/Leisure-time Physical Activity in Older Persons in Singapore: Interaction...
Physical inactivity has been identified as a major cause of morbidity and mortality secondary to cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus and hypertension. It contributes to...
Nursing Home Falls: A Local Perspective
Falls in the elderly has been a well-studied subject and now occupies an important place in geriatric medicine. While many studies have been done...