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Dr. Gowreeson Thevendran

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10 Questions With Dr Gowreeson Thevendran

"The opportunity to make a difference. I witnessed and experienced first-hand as a young boy how doctors and healthcare professionals impact and make differences in patients’ lives ( and community wellbeing ) in a way that is so profound it was inspiring"

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Dr Gowreeson Thevendran is a Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon with a sub specialty interest in the lower limb – foot and ankle, knees and hip conditions. He is a UK-trained orthopaedic surgeon with dual-fellowship accreditation from Vancouver, Canada (foot & ankle ), London, United Kingdom ( sports surgery ) and Liverpool, United Kingdom ( complex trauma ). He was previously Chief of Foot & Ankle Surgery at TTSH, Singapore and Orthopaedic Lead / Assistant Professor at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. He is also extensively published and continues to collaborate for clinical research whilst lecturing in regional and international postgraduate meetings.

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28th Aug 2021 (almost 2 years ago)

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Good morning. In the absence of pain, I think it is highly unlikely you have sustained any significant damage to the ankle. ( sometimes it is better to support yourself...

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Asked 2021-08-27 16:45:17 UTC

I just had ankle ORIF surgery and didn’t have a cast put on. Whilst showering, I accidentally put weight on my injured ankle. Not full weight and there’s no pain. Do I need medical attention?

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26th Aug 2021 (almost 2 years ago)

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Possibly the most commonly quoted complication after Achilles surgery is wound breakdown. Even then, the risk is still < 5%.

Torn tendons can also be treated with functional bracing - this...

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Asked 2021-08-25 09:00:59 UTC

Are There Any Potential Risks From Achilles Tendon Surgery? Is Surgery The Only Way To Repair An Achilles Tendon Torn?

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26th Aug 2021 (almost 2 years ago)

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There is certainly a hereditary component. However, the commonest reason why bunions recur is because of poor footwear - tight, pointed heels with a minimal toe box. Tight calf muscles...

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Asked 2021-08-25 13:17:30 UTC

Are bunions hereditary and can my bunion come back after it's treated?

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26th Aug 2021 (almost 2 years ago)

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The typical anaesthesia is a general anaesthesia. This is quite routine with a very good safety profile and therefore very safe. ( risk of adverse events are < 5-10% )

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Asked 2021-08-25 15:04:36 UTC

What type of anesthesia is involved in a keyhole bunion correction? Is there a side effect?

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26th Aug 2021 (almost 2 years ago)

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Bunions can be corrected without surgery - using splints and spacer devises. Bunions are typically treated surgically once the deformity is quite significant and the patient is symptomatic

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Asked 2021-08-26 01:00:08 UTC

What treatment options are available for bunions? Can a bunion be corrected without surgery?

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