Orthopaedic Surgeon in Singapore: Dr Poh Keng Soon
Dr. Poh Keng Soon is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon in Singapore specialising in sports, shoulder and elbow surgery. Whether shoulder pain disrupts your sleep, an elbow injury limits movement, or a sports injury affects your activities, Dr. Poh can assess the underlying condition and recommend treatment options, including fracture care where required. At Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Partners, with clinic locations at Gleneagles Hospital and Mount Alvernia Hospital, he offers individualised care, including non-surgical treatments and keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery where clinically appropriate.
About Dr Poh Keng Soon
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Poh is registered with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) as a specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery, with accreditation from the Specialists Accreditation Board under the Ministry of Health. He has over 15 years of medical experience in Singapore's public healthcare sector, including clinical work in the Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Division at National University Hospital and Alexandra Hospital.
Qualifications & Professional Appointments
• Medical Qualifications: MRCS (Edinburgh, 2013), MMed (Orthopaedic Surgery, NUS, 2017) and FRCS (Edinburgh, 2018).
• Subspecialty Training: Completed fellowship training in Melbourne, Australia, under the Ministry of Health's HMDP award, focusing on sports, shoulder and elbow surgery.
• Clinical & Academic Appointments: Visiting Consultant at National University Hospital and Adjunct Assistant Professor at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
• Hospitals and Day Surgery Centres: Accredited to perform surgery at Gleneagles, Mount Elizabeth, Mount Elizabeth Novena, Parkway East, Mount Alvernia, Farrer Park, Thomson Medical Centre, Cura Day Surgery, Aptus Surgery Centre and Novaptus Surgery Centre.
Our Services
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery: Keyhole and Joint Replacement Procedures
Where surgery is recommended, the focus is on addressing the underlying injury or joint damage, with careful attention to the intended benefits, potential risks and recovery involved.
Keyhole (Arthroscopic) Surgery
Using small incisions, a camera and specialised surgical instruments, arthroscopy allows certain shoulder and elbow conditions to be treated without a large surgical incision. Procedures include rotator cuff repair, Bankart repair, labral repair, SLAP repair, subacromial decompression, AC joint debridement, capsular release for frozen shoulder and elbow arthroscopy.
Open Surgery
Open procedures provide direct access to structures that require surgical repair or reconstruction. These include the Latarjet procedure for selected cases of shoulder instability and internal fixation of certain fractures.
Shoulder and Elbow Joint Replacement
For joints affected by significant damage or arthritis, Dr. Poh performs anatomical and reverse shoulder replacement, as well as elbow replacement. He routinely uses computer-assisted planning and 3D-printed patient-specific instruments during shoulder replacement surgery to plan and guide implant positioning.
Postoperative Care & Rehabilitation
The majority of Dr. Poh's surgical procedures can be performed as day surgery for suitable patients. Postoperative care may include physiotherapy, activity modifications and rehabilitation to support tissue healing and recovery, depending on the surgery performed.
Insurance and Payment
For payment and insurance claims, the clinic accepts payments and claims under MediShield Life, Integrated Shield Plans (IPs), personal accident insurance and corporate insurance, subject to policy coverage and eligibility. The clinic can also assist with insurance claim enquiries.
