Ankle Arthritis Treatment Singapore | Axis Orthopaedic Centre

WHAT IS ANKLE ARTHRITIS

Arthritis is the umbrella term for more than 100 conditions that cause swelling or inflammation of the joints. Ankle arthritis is one of them, in which the cartilage in the ankle joint – which connects the leg bones (tibia and fibula) to the foot bones (talus) – becomes damaged or worn out.

It is commonly characterized by symptoms such as:

pain and tenderness when moving, touching or putting weight on the ankle
persistent pain in the ankle joint, even when sitting or sleeping
swelling or redness in the ankle
joint stiffness or warmth
limited range of motion in the ankle
difficulty walking or moving the foot

Depending on the symptoms presented and the severity, ankle arthritis in Singapore may be addressed with medications, physiotherapy or surgery.

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About Dr Seng Chusheng

Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports & Exercise Medicine
MBBS (Singapore), MRCS (Edinburgh), MMed (Orth), FRCS (Edinburgh)

Dr Seng Chusheng is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Axis Orthopaedic Centre, specialising in foot and ankle surgery. His expertise includes minimally invasive bunion correction, complex foot and ankle fracture fixation, keyhole ligament reconstruction and cartilage repair. Over the course of his career, he has performed more than a thousand surgeries and manages a broad range of conditions, including general orthopaedic trauma and sport-related knee injuries.

Dr Seng received advanced fellowship training at the Assal Centre in Geneva, Switzerland, focusing on complex deformities, trauma and minimally invasive techniques. Before entering private practice, he served as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Singapore General Hospital and continues as a visiting consultant. His dedication to patient care has been recognised with the SingHealth Service With A Heart Award. Actively involved in research and education, Dr Seng regularly presents at local and international conferences and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing orthopaedic practice.