Total Hip Replacement

DR. ONG KEE LEONG

Total hip replacement surgery is usually performed to relieve pain from arthritis or repair severely damaged joints. Your surgeon will replace a hip with an artificial prosthesis to restore its mobility and function.

What Is Total Hip Replacement?

Total hip replacement is a surgical procedure to remove the damaged cartilage and bones from the hip and replace them with special prosthetic implants. This procedure is usually performed to relieve pain from arthritis or repair severely damaged joints.

Who Should Undergo the Procedure?

Hip pain or stiffness experienced is so severe that it impedes your daily movements
Symptoms of hip injury do not respond well to non-surgical treatment options
You develop severe chronic arthritis in the hip joint

How to Prepare for Total Hip Replacement?

Prior to total hip replacement surgery, your hip specialist will conduct several diagnostic tests. These tests may include:

Physical examination
X-rays or MRI scans
Blood and urine tests
Electrocardiogram (check for heart activity)

What to Expect During Surgery?

Your surgeon will first make an incision over the front or side of your hips before removing the damaged cartilage and bones. Next, prosthetic implants (made of metal, plastic or ceramic) will be positioned into your pelvic bone to replace the damaged bones. This is done to restore hip stability and function.

The incision will then be stitched and bandaged.

What Are the Risks?

Difficulty urinating
Blood clots in the leg veins or pelvis
Dislocations, when the ball of the implant comes out of the hip socket
Hip stiffness which may inhibit movement

What Happens After Surgery?

After the surgery, you will be transferred to the recovery room to monitor your blood pressure, breathing and pulse levels. You may be required to be hospitalised for a few days.

Generally, it may take up to 6 to 12 weeks to resume some level of function and mobility, while full recovery may take about 6 to 12 months.

Why Do Patients Choose
Dr Ong Kee Leong?

Dr. Ong Is Passionate In Sports, Giving Him A Deep Understanding Of Sports-Related Injuries And How They Can Be Treated
Personalised And Professional Approach To Deliver High-Quality Orthopaedic Care Based On The Most Up-To-Date Literature
Fellowship Trained Surgeon With 15 Years Of Experience In Orthopaedic Conditions
Detailed Aftercare Plan To Ensure Smooth, Long-Term Recovery
Problem-Oriented, Well-Organised & Individualized Treatment Plans Catered To Your Specific Needs
Specialist In The Management Of Sports Injuries & Degenerative Conditions Of Shoulder & Knee Joints
Knowledgeable and pleasant clinical staff to assist you with your every need detailed aftercare plan
Our Care Is Conveniently Accessible At Mount Elizabeth Novena and Farrer Park Hospital
Minimal Waiting Time For Initial Consultation
Assistance With Medical Claims (e.g. Medisave & Integrated Shield Plans)

“At our clinic, we generally try to explore non-surgical treatment such as activities modification, physiotherapy and orthotics before recommending invasive intervention options.”

DR ONG KEE LEONG

About Dr. Ong Kee Leong

Senior Consultant, MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Ortho), FRCSEd (Ortho)

Dr. Ong Kee Leong is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon. He subspecializes in shoulder and knee, foot and ankle, hand wrist and elbow surgeries, arthroscopic sports surgery, and the management of sports-related injuries.

He has been registered with the Singapore Medical Council as a specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery since 2011.

MBBS, National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Medicine 2001
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2007
Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery (NUS) 2007
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Orthopaedic Surgery 2011
Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) Scholarship, Ministry of Health 2012-2013
Sports Surgery and Arthroscopy in Germany (Hannover)
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Lee Kong Chian School Of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
Senior Clinical Lecturer, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS

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Billing & Payment

Consultation fees are charged based on length of consultation,
and start from SGD$150 (within 30 minutes).

Modes of Payment

We accept the following modes of payment:

Cash
PayNow & PayLah
All major Credit Cards

If you are insured and would like to use a Letter of Guarantee (LOG) from the major insurers in Singapore, please contact us and our friendly clinic staff will assist you and provide more information if required.

Can I Claim Through My Medisave Account? (For Singaporeans and PR)

Yes, you can. Our Clinic is an accredited day surgery clinic by the Ministry of Health. Singaporeans and Permanent Residents may use their Medisave for eligible orthopaedic inpatient procedures and hospitalizations.

The exact amount would depend on the complexity of the procedure. If you have any enquiries, feel free to speak to our friendly clinic staff about using your Medisave account.

Integrated Shield Plans (Singaporeans and PRs)

Yes, patients who have purchased Integrated Shield plans with riders for co-insurance and deductibles will be able to use them in our clinic for eligible procedures. For more information, contact us to find out if your procedure is claimable.

The 6 Approved Integrated Shield Insurers are: