Osteoarthritis is sometimes confused with rheumatoid arthritis. Both are arthritic conditions, but rheumatoid arthritis arises out of the body’s immune system attacking its own tissues while primary osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear of the joints.
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Senior Consultant
MB.ChB, MRCP (UK), FHKAM (Med), FAMS (Rheumatology), Doctorate in Medicine (M.D.)
Clinical Interests: Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
BSc (Hons, Orthopaedic Sciences), MBBS (London), M Med (Orthopaedic), FRCSEd (Orthopaedic), FAMS
Consultant
Doctor of Medicine (S'pore)B.Eng (Chem), M.Med (Ortho), FRCSEd (Ortho)
Clinical Interests: Adult Reconstruction Service, Acute Care
Visiting Consultant
MBBS (Spore), MRCSEd, MMed (Ortho), FRCSEd (Orth), FAMS
Clinical Interests: Adult Reconstruction Service