Foot & Ankle Specialist in Singapore: Orthopaedic Care by Dr Ramesh
Dr. Ramesh Subramaniam
Dr Ramesh, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, focuses on shoulder, knee, and arthroscopic sports surgery.
Dr. Ramesh Subramaniam
MBBS (NUS, SG) | MRCS (Edinburgh, UK) | M Med (Ortho) (NUS, SG) | FRCS (Ortho) (Edinburgh, UK)
Dr Ramesh obtained his MBBS and Master’s in Orthopaedic Surgery from the National University of Singapore and completed Advanced Surgical Training. He earned his Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Trauma and Orthopaedics. He was awarded the HMDP scholarship for a clinical fellowship in Shoulder and Knee Surgery in Dublin, followed by the Tan Tock Seng Scholarship for a Sports Fellowship in Knee Surgery in Barcelona. He also completed a Shoulder Surgery Fellowship at Hospital Del Mar and was trained in arthroscopic joint reconstruction and joint replacement surgeries.
Foot & Ankle Pain Symptoms
Foot and ankle pain can present in different ways, with symptoms varying depending on the cause. Common signs include swelling, stiffness, numbness, or sharp pain.
- Throbbing or burning sensation
- Feeling of tightness or restriction
- Visible swelling or puffiness around the affected area
- Pain that worsens with specific movements
- Difficulty maintaining balance
Foot & Ankle Conditions We Treat
- Achilles Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendon linking calf muscles to the heel, often caused by overuse or sudden activity increase, leading to pain and stiffness.
- Ankle Sprain: A common injury from twisting or rolling the ankle, which strains or tears the ligaments, often due to an awkward landing or misstep.
- Stress Fracture: Stress fractures are characterised as overuse injuries, where tiny cracks form on bones due to repetitive force or caused by conditions such as osteoporosis, which can weaken bone health.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the tough, fibrous tissue that extends across the heel of each foot and connects our heel bone to the base of our toes.
Common Causes of Foot & Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain: An ankle sprain can occur from the foot rolling outward (eversion), affecting the outer ankle, or inward (inversion), impacting the inner ligaments.
- Stress Fracture: A small bone crack from overuse or impact, causing pain that worsens with activity.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Inflammation of foot tissue causes sharp heel or arch pain, often worse with your first steps in the morning.
- Achilles Tendinitis: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon from overuse or poor footwear causes pain, stiffness, and swelling at the back of the ankle.
When Should You Seek Foot & Ankle Specialist
See a professional if foot or ankle pain is severe, persistent, or affects daily activities. Certain symptoms may need urgent care.
- You had a recent injury, fall, or accident involving your feet or ankles.
- You can’t put weight on your foot or ankle due to pain.
- There is persistent numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation in your foot or ankle.
- You have a pre-existing medical condition.
- You have a history of recurring foot or ankle problems.
- There are visible deformities or swelling in the affected area.
INSURANCE PARTNERS
Our Insurance Network
Corp Insurance List
- AIA
- Alliance
- Cigna
- DA Adept
- Fullerton
- Great Eastern
- HSBC
- IHP (Integrated Health Plan)
- Income
- MHC (Make Health Connect)
- Parkway Shenton
- Prudential
- Singlife
Personal Insurance List
- AIA Health Shield Gold
- Great Eastern
- HealthConnect
- HSBC Life Shield
- NTUC Income Shield
- PruShield
- Singlife Shield
International Insurance List
- Bupa
- Geoblue
- IMG Global
Our Clinics
Mount Elizabeth Novena
Address: Suite 05-31, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, 38 Irrawaddy Road Singapore 329563
Call: +65 6262 3616
Parkway East
Address: Suite 04-06 Parkway East Medical Centre, 319 Joo Chiat Pl, 427989
Call: +65 6970 8916
