Discover musculoskeletal conditions by anatomy
Where Does It Hurt?
Pain is your body talking, and it is our job to listen to it! The upper limbs, lower limbs and spine are the 3 main areas of focus when we talk about musculoskeletal health.
Finding difficulty in identifying potential conditions that you or your loved ones may be suffering from? Come explore the common injuries located at each one of these locations!
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About Dr James Tan
Dr James Tan is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon at Quantum Orthopaedics who has more than 10 years of experience in sports surgery and exercise medicine in Singapore. Apart from partnering with the industry to introduce various treatment techniques, Dr Tan has treated athletes from the Singapore National Teams and professional footballers from the Singapore Premier League and the Young Lions.
Dr Tan specialises in treating sports injuries of the knee, shoulder and elbow joints, as well as cartilage and meniscus surgery. He is a member of the elite Asian Shoulder and Elbow Group and a founding member of the Singapore Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Society.
Medical Education and Affiliations
MBBS | NUS
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS)
MMed (Orthopaedics) | NUS
Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
Adjunct Assistant Professor | NUS, LKC
Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports and Exercise Medicine
Head of Department | Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Centre
Awards
Principal Investigator of Tissue Engineering
National Medical Research Council grants
Collaboration with Scientists at NTU, TUM, A*Star, Osteopore & Trendlines Medical Singapore
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Get Treatment At Our Specialised Sports Orthopaedic Clinic In Singapore
Led by the specialised orthopaedic surgeon Dr James Tan at Quantum Orthopaedics, the clinic offers specialised orthopaedic care to sportsmen, athletes, and anyone suffering from sports injuries and other orthopaedic conditions. With the collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary team of professional trainers and therapists, Dr Tan provides specialised medical care for a number of musculoskeletal conditions. If you are struggling with acute or chronic injuries, consulting a sports specialist at a specialised sports clinic in Singapore is the first step you need to take towards effective pain relief. The clinic is located at Camden Medical and Mount Alvernia Hospital, known for providing specialised medical services. Book a consultation at our specialised sports clinic today!
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Out of Office Series
Out of Office Ep1 – Premium indoor golfing experience with coach Gilbum Kang
Dr James is heading out of the office and trying his hands at different sports! Today, we're at Hidden Castle Golf Club and getting ready for an amazing session with Coach Gilbum Kang. Watch us as we take a swing at the popular sport and find out about the different types of injuries that avid golfers may face!
Out of Office Ep 2 – Trying out Taekwondo for the first time with @mingweirocks
Join Joyce as she steps out of her comfort zone and learns the ins and outs of Taekwondo!
Come along as we explore the ins and outs of this popular sport while also discovering valuable tips on injury prevention in this high-intensity combat discipline!
Out of Office Ep 3 – Scaling to new heights @ Boulder Planet
Out of Office is back! 🎉 Join Dr James as he scales to new heights (literally) and learns the ins and outs of bouldering from Patrice at Boulderplanet! 🧗🏻
Curious to find out more about different bouldering injuries and safety tips? 🤔 Ray of Health has got you covered with an in-depth guide on preventing and treating the top bouldering injuries! 🔗
Accreditations
Mount Elizabeth Orchard
Mount Elizabeth Novena
Farrer Park Hospital
Mount Alvernia Hospital
Aptus Surgery Centre
Novaptus Surgery Centre
Medisave & Insurance Shield Plan Approved
If you are a Singaporean or a Permanent Resident of Singapore, some of our orthopaedic procedures can be claimed under Medisave. The claimable amount will vary based on the procedure's complexity.
For other situations, please consult our friendly clinic staff regarding the use of your Integrated Shield Plan insurance.
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Prudential
HSBC Life
Corporate Insurance
MHC
Fullerton
Adept
Alliance
Aptus Surgery Centre
Novaptus Surgery Centre
Parkway Shenton
Bupa
Cigna
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