28 May 2020

What are the symptoms of Mommy Thumb or De Quervain’s Tendonitis? What are the cause of the injuries, how to prevent it and treatments available.

28 May 2020

18 Apr 2020

How to Treat Trigger Finger and the Role of Smart Phone and Social Media in Causing Finger Pain

18 Apr 2020

We rely on the dexterity of our fingers and thumbs every day for the most menial of tasks before we even walk out our front door: brushing teeth, handling cutlery, buttoning clothes, tying shoelaces, carrying a bag and using handles. Taking one of our fingers out of action is all it takes to realise that having 4 working fingers and an opposable thumb on each hand is essential for completing countless seemingly simple daily tasks. Overusing them through repetitive activities such as typing on smart phones and scrolling social media, is a very real risk with implications that can seriously impede your life.

18 Apr 2020

9 Jul 2019

Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

9 Jul 2019

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a very common, painful disorder affecting the hand and wrist. It occurs when the median nerve (that travels through the wrist and base of the palm) gets squeezed/compressed under a band of tissue called a ligament (the transverse carpal ligament). This causes irritation of the nerve, resulting in pain and other symptoms along the course of the nerve.

9 Jul 2019

Skiing Your Way to Recovery

9 Jul 2019

Skiing is one of the most popular sports in Winter and is loved by many around the world. Be it at an advanced or beginner level, you will still be bound to injuries if you are not careful.

Many hand injuries and fractures occur when skiers use their hand to break a fall or when they over strain their thumb while gripping the ski pole. Improper or faulty ski gear may also harm the safety of skiers.

9 Jul 2019

8 Nov 2018

Common Golf Injuries and How to Avoid Them

8 Nov 2018

Read about potential golf injuries that could happen whether you are a professional or amateur golfer.

8 Nov 2018

22 Jul 2012

Understanding Wrist Fractures

22 Jul 2012

Wrist Fractures (Distal Radius Fractures and Carpal Bone Fractures) and advances in their management are discussed by Singapore Hand Surgeon Dr. Jonathan Y. Lee in this article published in the July 2012 issue of This Quarterly magazine.

22 Jul 2012

Hand Rejuvenation

22 Jul 2012

Hand Rejuvenation and effective treatments for reversing the signs of aging in the Hands, are discussed by Singapore Hand Surgeon, Dr Jonathan Y. Lee, in the January 2012 issue of This Quarterly magazine.

22 Jul 2012

4 Jul 2012

Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release

4 Jul 2012

Learn the benefits of Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release procedure and how it can reduce recovery time and treat the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome effectively.

4 Jul 2012

2 Jul 2012

Causes of Hand Numbness

2 Jul 2012

Singapore Hand Surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Y. Lee, is featured in the April 2012 issue of This Quarterly Magazine, and shares his insights on Numbness of the Hands and Fingers. Dr. Lee discusses diagnostic approaches and emphasises the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to optimise recovery.

2 Jul 2012

29 Jun 2012

New Treatment for Finger Fractures

29 Jun 2012

Dr. Jonathan Y. Lee and colleagues published a paper on a novel method for the treatment of difficult phalangeal (finger bones) avulsion fractures, in the prestigious Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American edition).

29 Jun 2012