MEDICAL
ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICAL CENTRE OF THE YEAR IN ASIA PACIFIC
OXFORD ORTHOPAEDICS
A private practice led by Dr James Wee , Oxford Orthopaedics ’ name was coined after the Oxford University Hospitals in the UK where he completed his Fellowship and gained his interest in the Oxford Partial Knee Replacement .
Oxford Orthopaedics is well-versed in treating complex lower limb conditions . This can be attributed to Dr James Wee ’ s dual-subspecialty in both Hip & Knee Surgery and Foot & Ankle Surgery , which equipped him with the insight and expertise of a complete lower limb surgeon .
Dr James Wee has a special interest in applying Arthroscopic “ Keyhole ” Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery ( MIS ) techniques , and he is skilled in MIS bunion and lesser toe deformity correction surgery . He also employs arthroscopic “ keyhole ” techniques to treat a wide array of sports injuries and degenerative conditions afflicting the foot and ankle joints .
Collaborating with a like-minded colleague , Dr Wee co-published a novel Minimally Invasive Surgical ( MIS ) procedure for treating recurrent ankle sprains , which requires only a single “ keyhole ” incision instead of the standard two- and three-incision methods . This “ Lasso ” technique of ankle ligament reconstruction , which has been published , has benefitted scores of patients , allowing highperformance athletes and dancers to rapidly return to their sport .
He also has a great interest in the field of Limb Reconstruction Surgery , which includes Limb Lengthening and
Dr James Wee
Limb Deformity correction surgeries . He was trained in using Ilizarov techniques and computer-assisted Hexapod technology at renowned centres in Austria , Italy , and South Africa . He has accrued considerable experience in treating complex cases involving short limbs , congenital deformities , severe trauma , and deep infections .
Harnessing his synergistic expertise in both Hip & Knee and Foot & Ankle Surgery , Dr Wee pioneered and led the establishment of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Surgery ( LLRS ) service in Tan Tock Seng Hospital ( TTSH ). This multi-disciplinary service is the first dedicated LLRS unit of its sort in Singapore .
Prior to his private practice , Dr James Wee served as a consultant with two different subspecialty units at TTSH , where he continues to function as a
Visiting Consultant .
When asked about his thoughts on being an orthopaedic surgeon , Dr Wee explains that it is gratifying : “ You know you have helped improve someone ’ s quality of life with your work when you see a patient coming in a wheelchair to seek your help and then being able to walk well after your successful treatment .”
Aside from his clinical work , Dr James Wee ’ s other passion lies in medical education . He has been appointed as Adjunct Assistant Professor with the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine ( Nanyang Technological University – Imperial College London ). He served as the school ’ s Principal Lead for orthopaedic surgery and oversaw all education matters relating to orthopaedic surgery across Singapore . He was also appointed as Senior Lecturer at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine ( National University of Singapore ) and has served as an MBBS convenor and examiner for both Schools for many years .
Dr Wee is often invited as a key opinion leader in a multitude of international surgical conferences . He has been engaged as an instructor at both local and regional surgical courses in Hip & Knee Surgery and Foot & Ankle Surgery , training orthopaedic surgeons from both Singapore and the region . He is well-published in international peer-reviewed scientific journals and has been invited to be a journal reviewer .
For more information , visit www . oxfordortho . sg
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