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Dr David Tan Meng Kiat
- Over 20 Years of Experience
- Minimally-Invasive Techniques for Faster Recovery
- Proficient in microsurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, management of traumatic hand and wrist disorders, soft tissue reconstruction of extremities, and management of elbow disorders
- Specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopy for complex wrist and elbow injuries
Reclaim mobility and live pain-free!
Schedule Your Consultation with Our Experienced Hand & Wrist Orthopaedic Surgeon Today.
DR DAVID TAN MENG KIAT
- Over 20 Years of Experience
- Minimally-Invasive Techniques for Faster Recovery
- Proficient in microsurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, management of traumatic hand and wrist disorders, soft tissue reconstruction of extremities, and management of elbow disorders
- Specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopy for complex wrist and elbow injuries
Common Symptoms of Hand & Wrist Conditions
Pain
Swelling
Stiffness
Numbness or Tingling
Weakness
Warmth or Redness
Limited Range of Motion
Deformities
Joint Popping or Clicking
Pain
Swelling
Stiffness
Numbness or Tingling
Weakness
Warmth or Redness
Limited Range of Motion
Joint Popping or Clicking
Deformities
Imagine the frustration of being held back by constant hand pain
Whether it’s typing, gripping, or even simple tasks like buttoning a shirt. It’s time to break free from the constraints of hand discomfort.
Common Hand & Wrist Conditions
Compression of the median nerve in the wrist leads to numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain
✔ Tingling
✔ Numbness in the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring finger
Inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain
✔ Swelling near the base of the thumb, difficulty gripping or forming a fist
Inflammation of the tendon sheath causes the finger to lock or snap when bent.
Symptoms:
✔ Finger stiffness
✔ Clicking or popping sensation
✔ Difficulty straightening or bending the finger
Thickening and tightening of the tissue beneath the skin of the palm, causing fingers to bend inward.
Symptoms:
✔ Formation of nodules or cords in the palm, fingers pulled toward the palm
Inflammation of the joints in the hand, often due to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain
✔ Swelling
✔ Stiffness
✔ Reduced range of motion
Noncancerous, fluid-filled lump that most commonly develops along the tendons or joints of wrists or hands.
Symptoms:
✔ Visible lump
✔ Pain & discomfort, especially with movement
Breaks or cracks in the bones of the hand.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain
✔ Swelling
✔ Deformity
✔ Difficulty moving the hand
Inflammation of the tendons in the hand, often due to repetitive motions.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain
✔ Swelling
✔ Difficulty moving the affected joint
Bacterial or viral infections affect the tissues of the hand.
Symptoms:
✔ Redness
✔ Swelling
✔ Pain
✔ Warmth in the affected area
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that involves compression or irritation of the ulnar nerve as it passes through the cubital tunnel, which is located on the inner side of the elbow.
Symptoms:
✔ Numbness of the pinky and sometimes ring finger
✔ Weakness and clumsiness of the hand
✔ Pain on the inner side of the elbow and forearm
✔ Abnormal hand posture (claw-like) in advanced disease
Wrist ligament injuries involve damage to the ligaments, which are strong bands of connective tissue that connect bones to each other within the wrist joint. These injuries can result from sudden trauma, repetitive stress, or overuse.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain in the wrist when bearing weight
✔ Clicking sensation with wrist movement
✔ Sense of “looseness” or instability
✔ Swelling and loss of motion
Break or crack in one or more of the bones in the wrist. The wrist is composed of several small bones called carpal bones, as well as the end of the radius and ulna bones of the forearm.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain after a fall or high energy impact
✔ Swelling and bruising
✔ Limited wrist mobility
✔ Wrist may be deformed
Tendon injuries involve damage to the tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones. These frequently result from a cutting or slicing injury to the finger or hand, but may occasionally occur from blunt trauma.
Symptoms:
✔ Initially painful
✔ Weakness
✔ Inability to bend or straighten the finger(s) fully
✔ Numbness if the nerve is cut
Tumors of the hand can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and they can arise from various tissues such as skin, soft tissues, bones, or nerves.
Symptoms:
✔ Visible lump or mass on the hand or wrist.
Compression of the median nerve in the wrist leads to numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain
✔ Tingling
✔ Numbness in the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring finger
Inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain
✔ Swelling near the base of the thumb, difficulty gripping or forming a fist
Inflammation of the tendon sheath causes the finger to lock or snap when bent.
Symptoms:
✔ Finger stiffness
✔ Clicking or popping sensation
✔ Difficulty straightening or bending the finger
Thickening and tightening of the tissue beneath the skin of the palm, causing fingers to bend inward.
Symptoms:
✔ Formation of nodules or cords in the palm, fingers pulled toward the palm
Inflammation of the joints in the hand, often due to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain
✔ Swelling
✔ Stiffness
✔ Reduced range of motion
Noncancerous, fluid-filled lump that most commonly develops along the tendons or joints of wrists or hands.
Symptoms:
✔ Visible lump
✔ Pain & discomfort, especially with movement
Breaks or cracks in the bones of the hand.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain
✔ Swelling
✔ Deformity
✔ Difficulty moving the hand
Inflammation of the tendons in the hand, often due to repetitive motions.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain
✔ Swelling
✔ Difficulty moving the affected joint
Bacterial or viral infections affect the tissues of the hand.
Symptoms:
✔ Redness
✔ Swelling
✔ Pain
✔ Warmth in the affected area
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that involves compression or irritation of the ulnar nerve as it passes through the cubital tunnel, which is located on the inner side of the elbow.
Symptoms:
✔ Numbness of the pinky and sometimes ring finger
✔ Weakness and clumsiness of the hand
✔ Pain on the inner side of the elbow and forearm
✔ Abnormal hand posture (claw-like) in advanced disease
Wrist ligament injuries involve damage to the ligaments, which are strong bands of connective tissue that connect bones to each other within the wrist joint. These injuries can result from sudden trauma, repetitive stress, or overuse.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain in the wrist when bearing weight
✔ Clicking sensation with wrist movement
✔ Sense of “looseness” or instability
✔ Swelling and loss of motion
Break or crack in one or more of the bones in the wrist. The wrist is composed of several small bones called carpal bones, as well as the end of the radius and ulna bones of the forearm.
Symptoms:
✔ Pain after a fall or high energy impact
✔ Swelling and bruising
✔ Limited wrist mobility
✔ Wrist may be deformed
Tendon injuries involve damage to the tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones. These frequently result from a cutting or slicing injury to the finger or hand, but may occasionally occur from blunt trauma.
Symptoms:
✔ Initially painful
✔ Weakness
✔ Inability to bend or straighten the finger(s) fully
✔ Numbness if the nerve is cut
Meet our orthopaedic specialist
Dr David Tan Meng Kiat
SENIOR CONSULTANT HAND SURGEON (HAND, WRIST & ELBOW)
Dr David Tan is an experienced hand surgeon with 20 years of expertise in hand, wrist, and peripheral nerve disorders. With a strong background in public health institutions, he excels in microsurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and traumatic hand and wrist disorders. He specializes in complex wrist and elbow injuries. Dr Tan is known for incorporating minimally invasive arthroscopy into his practice, having performed hundreds of wrist arthroscopic interventions.
Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin
20 years of experience
8000+ cases seen
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