Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Traumatic brachial plexus injuries in Cambodia: Demographics, interventions, and post-operative outcomes.

Journal of hand and microsurgery·2026
Same author

Stroke, reward, and the reluctant hand: Why nucleus accumbens ultrasound neuromodulation matters to hand surgeons.

Journal of hand and microsurgery·2026
Same author

A novel logarithmic spiral design for proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Palmaris Longus Abductorplasty for Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Thenar Muscle Paralysis Reconstruction.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026
Same author

Upper Limb Amputations in End-Stage Renal Failure Patients: A Single Institution's Prospective Cohort Study on Risk Factors and Survival Analysis.

The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume·2026
Same author

Co-developing strategies for leprosy management in Malaysia: A transdisciplinary research approach involving individuals affected by leprosy and other stakeholders.

Global public health·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 14, 2025

Rod-based Fabrication of Customizable Soft Robotic Pneumatic Gripper Devices for Delicate Tissue Manipulation
07:49

Rod-based Fabrication of Customizable Soft Robotic Pneumatic Gripper Devices for Delicate Tissue Manipulation

Published on: August 2, 2016

9.1K

Hand Surgery in Singapore.

Tong Pei-Yein1, Dawn Sinn Yii Chia2, Usama Farghaly Omar1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Service, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore.

Journal of Hand and Microsurgery
|March 12, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Singapore offers accessible hand and reconstructive microsurgery (HRM) with 52 surgeons for 5.7 million people. The nation pioneers HRM training and contributes globally through research and volunteerism.

Keywords:
Singaporehand surgeryreconstructive microsurgerysurgical volunteerism

More Related Videos

Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators
09:51

Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators

Published on: March 21, 2018

20.0K
Multilevel Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Degenerative Lumbar Disc Disease with Instability
11:30

Multilevel Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Degenerative Lumbar Disc Disease with Instability

Published on: July 25, 2025

785

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 14, 2025

Rod-based Fabrication of Customizable Soft Robotic Pneumatic Gripper Devices for Delicate Tissue Manipulation
07:49

Rod-based Fabrication of Customizable Soft Robotic Pneumatic Gripper Devices for Delicate Tissue Manipulation

Published on: August 2, 2016

9.1K
Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators
09:51

Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators

Published on: March 21, 2018

20.0K
Multilevel Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Degenerative Lumbar Disc Disease with Instability
11:30

Multilevel Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Degenerative Lumbar Disc Disease with Instability

Published on: July 25, 2025

785

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Surgical Specialties
  • Microsurgery

Background:

  • Singapore is one of three countries globally with hand and reconstructive microsurgery (HRM) as an independent specialty.
  • Hand surgery in Singapore has evolved significantly over five decades, with strong roots in orthopaedic surgery.
  • A high surgeon-to-patient ratio ensures accessible HRM services for the population of 5.7 million.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the status and evolution of hand and reconstructive microsurgery in Singapore.
  • To highlight Singapore's contributions to the field through research, training, and international collaboration.
  • To outline the future direction of hand surgery in Singapore.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of the current state of hand and reconstructive microsurgery in Singapore.
  • Review of historical development and training programs.
  • Assessment of research output, international recognition, and volunteerism.

Main Results:

  • Singapore has a well-established HRM specialty with 52 accredited surgeons serving 5.7 million.
  • Local surgeons have made significant contributions to hand surgery knowledge via research and publications.
  • Singapore actively engages in regional surgical training and hosts international fellowships, fostering global collaboration.

Conclusions:

  • Singapore's HRM specialty is mature and globally recognized for its contributions.
  • The nation plays a vital role in advancing hand surgery through education and volunteerism.
  • Future hand surgery in Singapore will focus on a competency-based, multidisciplinary, and community-centered approach.