Specialist Orthopaedic Centre

Services Offered

The Specialist Orthopaedic Centre in Singapore is dedicated to providing quality orthopedic care with a patient-centric approach. Their services encompass a wide range of treatments for both routine and complex orthopedic conditions, delivered with empathy and a commitment to personalized care. The clinic emphasizes a collaborative effort between clinicians and patients, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to individual needs to facilitate a comfortable and effective recovery. Led by Dr. Kannan Kaliyaperumal, an expert in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, the center prides itself on staying at the forefront of orthopedic advancements, offering patients access to innovative treatments and comprehensive care.

The clinic’s services address various orthopedic needs, including treatments for knee conditions such as fractures, arthritis, and ACL injuries. They also specialize in foot and ankle conditions, ranging from fractures and bunions to plantar fasciitis and flat feet. Additionally, the center provides trauma surgery and treatment for injuries involving the bones, joints, and soft tissues of the knee, foot, and ankle, along with post-operative care. Recognizing the unique needs of young patients, they offer specialized pediatric orthopedic treatments to ensure children’s growth and development are not hindered by bone and muscle injuries.

Here is a summary of their services:

  • Knee: Treatments for knee fractures, knee arthritis, and ACL injuries.
  • Foot & Ankle: Treatments for foot and ankle fractures, bunions, plantar fasciitis, and flat or high arched feet.
  • Trauma Surgery and Treatment: Treatment for disorders involving the bones, joints, and soft tissues of the knee, foot, and ankle, as well as post-operative care.
  • Pediatric: Treatments for pediatric orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Kannan Kaliyaperumal

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) Master of Medicine in Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship in Orthopaedics & Trauma

Dr. Kannan Kaliyaperumal is an orthopaedic surgeon in Singapore, specializing in knee, ankle, and lower limb disorders. He graduated from the National University of Singapore and holds a postgraduate qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. He received advanced fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery in Switzerland and the Netherlands, focusing on minimally invasive and reconstructive techniques.

Career Highlights:

  • Former Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), where he founded and led the Foot and Ankle Division.
  • Performed the ASEAN region’s first successful artificial scaffold repair for talus cartilage in 2013.
  • Founded the Centre for Foot and Ankle under the Centre for Orthopaedic (CFO) from 2014 to 2020.

Academic and Teaching Roles:

  • Senior Lecturer at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
  • Faculty member of the National Healthcare Group Residency program.
  • International faculty for AO Trauma, having taught in several countries.
  • Supervisor of the MOH-accredited Foot & Ankle Fellowship program in TTSH.

Areas of Clinical Expertise:

  • Sports and ligament injuries
  • Arthroscopic surgery
  • Foot deformities (e.g., bunions)
  • Diabetic foot management
  • Fractures and arthritis treatment
  • Total ankle replacement and corrective surgeries

Knee Conditions Treated:

  • ACL tears
  • Patella fractures
  • Total knee replacements
  • Runner’s knee

Indicators to Consult an Orthopaedic Doctor:

  • Persistent symptoms
  • No improvement with non-surgical treatments
  • Activity limitations
  • “Payback pain” post-activity

Professional Memberships: Dr. Kannan is actively involved in numerous international societies such as:

  • American Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)
  • European Foot & Ankle Society (EFAS)
  • AO Trauma
  • International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS), among others.

At Specialist Orthopaedic Centre: Patients undergo a streamlined registration, receive personalized consultation, imaging diagnostics, tailored treatment plans, and ongoing follow-up care. Dr. Kannan’s comprehensive approach and international expertise make him a leading choice for foot, ankle, and knee issues in the ASEAN region.

Dr Keith Lee

MBBS (Singapore) MRCS (Edinburgh) MMed (Ortho) (Singapore) FRCS (Ortho) (Edinburgh)

Dr. Keith Lee is a consultant Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in trauma surgery and minimally invasive fracture fixation, managing over 2,000 injured patients annually. He is also experienced in joint replacement surgery, including computer-navigated and robotic-assisted procedures.
He earned his medical degree from the National University of Singapore in 2007 and completed his Orthopaedic residency with the National Healthcare Group, later attaining fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 2017.
Dr. Lee has worked at Woodlands Health Campus and Tan Tock Seng Hospital, focusing on adult reconstruction and trauma surgery. He now practices privately while continuing as a Clinical Board Resource Person for Woodlands Health Campus.
In addition to clinical work, he is active in medical education, having taught medical students, residents, and trainees at several institutions. He is a member of AO Trauma and has presented at international conferences, receiving a Best Paper Award at the AO Trauma Asia Pacific Research Congress in 2012.