Be Fit Malaysians: When Do I need Surgery for a Sports Injury?

Dr Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon | Dr Kamaljeet Singh, Consultant Sports Medicine Physician

12-Jun-24 16:00

Be Fit Malaysians: When Do I need Surgery for a Sports Injury?

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If you injured yourself while playing a sport or exercising, what kind of treatment would you need to help you get back on your feet and working out again? When is surgery needed and will that affect how you recover? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh joins us on the show today, together with consultant sports physician Dr Kamaljeet Singh to dive into both their roles in this journey.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann

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Categories: wellness

Tags: the bigger picture, health and living, befitmalaysians, injury, tendon, fracture, musculoskeletal,

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