Blog - Tag: Patients

Support your post-operative recovery with expert tips from Dr Oliver Khoo. Learn to manage complications, care for wounds, prevent clots, recognise red flags, and know when to contact your surgeon.

Planning a joint surgery? Discover what happens in hospital—from anaesthesia and pain control to physiotherapy, infection prevention, discharge planning, and family involvement. Recover with confidence under expert guidance.

Discover how to write a surgical referral letter that supports efficient planning and improves patient care. Learn what clinical details, imaging, and functional assessments help surgeons—and explore a clear referral template plus FAQs.

Choosing the right orthopaedic surgeon affects both your recovery and peace of mind. Learn what really matters—from subspecialty expertise and communication to trust, outcomes, and logistics—and get answers to common patient questions.

Discover practical strategies for managing multimorbid orthopaedic patients—optimising referrals, sequencing surgeries, and coordinating multidisciplinary care for better patient outcomes.

Living with pain in multiple joints can be overwhelming. Discover a clear roadmap—from conservative care to staged surgeries and long-term rehab—to manage hips, knees & shoulders. Living with Multiple Joint Problems? Learn your options.