Foot & Ankle Specialist in Singapore
Common Conditions We Treat
Complex Foot and Ankle Trauma
Severe injuries to the foot and ankle can involve multiple fractures, joint dislocations, and soft tissue damage. These are often the result of high-impact trauma such as road accidents or falls from height.
Dr Su manages complex trauma cases through:
Dr Su strives to restore function, minimise long-term complications, and support patients through every phase of recovery.
Post-Traumatic or Advanced Joint Conditions
Injuries that affect joints can lead to progressive cartilage wear, malalignment, or instability over time. Patients may experience stiffness, swelling, or chronic pain in the affected area.
Dr Su provides tailored care for advanced joint issues by:
His goal is to relieve pain, improve joint alignment, and help patients regain daily function and mobility.
Chronic Tendon and Ligament Injuries
Persistent pain or instability from old tendon and ligament injuries can worsen over time, especially when left untreated. These issues may limit activity and increase the risk of further injury.
Dr Su treats chronic soft tissue conditions through:
Treatment aims to restore durable function, reduce reinjury risk, and support a confident return to daily or athletic activity.
Acute Foot & Ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle injuries are among the most common orthopaedic presentations, often caused by falls, sports, or accidents. Early evaluation is important to prevent long-term instability or arthritis.
Conditions Treated:
Overuse & Chronic Pain Conditions
Repetitive stress, poor biomechanics, or unaddressed minor injuries can lead to chronic foot and ankle pain. Dr Su offers diagnostic clarity and long-term management plans for overuse injuries and pain syndromes.
Conditions Treated:
Complex Foot & Ankle Deformities
Foot deformities that involve multiple structural abnormalities — such as high-arched feet with hindfoot misalignment, severe flatfoot, or Charcot foot — require careful correction to restore both function and stability.
Dr David Su manages these complex cases with a comprehensive approach, using imaging and gait analysis to understand the full biomechanical impact of the deformity. Surgical planning often involves a combination of osteotomies (bone cuts), soft tissue balancing, and tendon transfers to achieve durable correction. In cases of neurological or diabetic-related deformities, additional protective strategies are implemented to prevent ulcers or breakdown.
Conditions Treated:
Systemic or Chronic Foot Conditions
Some foot and ankle issues arise due to underlying systemic or chronic conditions. Dr Su adopts a holistic care approach to reduce recurrence and prevent complications.
Conditions Treated:
Paediatric Foot Conditions
Children may present with foot and ankle issues such as flat feet, toe walking, or congenital deformities. While many conditions are self-limiting, some require intervention to support proper growth and function.
Dr Su manages:
Diabetic Foot & Wound-Related Conditions
Patients with diabetes are at increased risk of foot problems due to poor blood circulation, nerve damage (neuropathy), and altered pressure distribution. These issues can lead to wounds, infections, and in severe cases, amputation.
These issues require multidisciplinary input (orthopaedic, vascular, infectious disease, plastics):
a) Diabetic Foot Infections
• Deep abscesses
• Ulcers with underlying osteomyelitis
• Non-healing wounds requiring surgical debridement
b) Foot Gangrene
• Dry, wet or gas gangrene of toes, forefoot or heel
• Often leads to partial foot amputation or below-knee amputation (BKA)
c) Necrotising Fasciitis
• Rapidly progressing soft tissue infection
• Requires emergency surgical debridement
• Life-threatening — early recognition crucial
d) Charcot Arthropathy
• Midfoot collapse due to neuropathy
• May progress to rocker-bottom foot and require reconstruction or custom bracing
e) Ischemic Foot Ulcers / Critical Limb Ischemia
• Often in diabetic or renal failure patients
• Requires vascular revascularisation + orthopaedic salvage
Dr Su provides comprehensive diabetic foot care, focusing on:
His goal is to preserve limb function, prevent wound recurrence, and reduce the risk of amputation through proactive, team-based care.
Why Choose Dr David Su?
Fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot & ankle
Trusted specialist for Foot & Ankle Service
Patient-centred approach with minimally invasive techniques
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