By Oxford Orthopaedics
By Oxford Orthopaedics
Oxford Cartilage & Sports Centre
Singapore’s Dedicated Private Centre for Cartilage & Joint Preservation
Led by A/Prof Francis Wong Keng Lin (FRCSEd(Orth), PhD)
Oxford Cartilage & Sports Centre
Singapore’s Dedicated Cartilage Centre for Joint & Muscle Preservation
Led by A/Prof Francis Wong Keng Lin (FRCSEd(Orth), PhD)
By Oxford Orthopaedics
MBBS, MMed (Ortho), MCI (NUS), FRCSEd (Orth), FAMS, PhD (Cartilage Regeneration)
A/Prof Wong Keng Lin Francis is Singapore’s only orthopaedic surgeon-scientist with a PhD in cartilage regeneration. He is highly specialised in all aspects of cartilage treatment and surgery, and has performed over 500 cartilage repairs — one of the highest volumes in Singapore.
Subspecialty Focus
MBBS (S’pore), MRCS (Edin), MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Edin)(Ortho), FAMS (Ortho)
Dr James Wee is a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Medical Director of Oxford Orthopaedics. He is a dual subspecialty fellowship trained surgeon, having completed fellowships in Hip & Knee Surgery at Oxford University Hospitals and Foot & Ankle Surgery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (London). He was trained in the Oxford Partial Knee Replacement system by the inventor surgeons in Oxford.
Dr Wee has over 20 years of clinical experience and is a complete lower limb surgeon with expertise in complex Hip and Knee replacements, minimally invasive (“keyhole”) Foot and Ankle surgery, and Sports surgery such as keyhole meniscus, cartilage and ligament reconstruction.
Subspecialty Focus
By Oxford Orthopaedics
MBBS (NUS), MRCS (Ireland), MSc (Sports Medicine, Exercise & Health, UK)
Musculoskeletal Sonography Certification, Singapore Institute of Technology
Clinical Pilates Certified, DMA Clinical Pilates
Dr Aprine Tan graduated from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in 2012 and earned her Master’s in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health from University College London in 2019, with a focus on performing arts injuries. She served as a Senior Staff Registrar in Sports Medicine at Sengkang General Hospital, where she managed musculoskeletal conditions with non-surgical treatments and ultrasound-guided injections. A lifelong dancer trained in ballet, she actively contributes to dancer health through workshops and lectures. Trained in DMA Clinical Pilates, Dr Tan integrates movement-based therapy with sports medicine to provide holistic, evidence-based care.
Meet Our Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic Surgeon-Scientist | PhD in Cartilage Regeneration | Associate Professor
A/Prof Wong Keng Lin Francis is Singapore’s only orthopaedic surgeon-scientist with a PhD in cartilage regeneration. He is highly specialised in all aspects of cartilage treatment and surgery, and has performed over 500 cartilage repairs — one of the highest volumes in Singapore.
Subspecialty Focus
Whether it is from a sports injury, early or long-standing wear, damaged cartilage often goes undiagnosed until it causes pain, swelling, or instability. Cartilage cannot heal naturally on its own. Therefore, early intervention is crucial before it worsens over time.
Cartilage defects and traumatic injuries damage joint cushioning, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, often requiring medical evaluation and targeted treatment.
Meniscus and ligament injuries affect knee stability and function, causing pain, swelling, and limited movement, often requiring rehabilitation or surgical intervention.
Osteoarthritis, at any stage, causes joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, progressing over time and often requiring personalised management and care.
Cartilage thinning and wear reduce joint cushioning, leading to pain, stiffness, and limited movement, often worsening without timely treatment or management.
Sports-related joint damage can cause pain, swelling, and instability, affecting performance and mobility, often requiring prompt diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Cartilage defects and traumatic injuries damage joint cushioning, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, often requiring medical evaluation and targeted treatment.
Meniscus and ligament injuries affect knee stability and function, causing pain, swelling, and limited movement, often requiring rehabilitation or surgical intervention.
Osteoarthritis, at any stage, causes joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, progressing over time and often requiring personalised management and care.
Cartilage thinning and wear reduce joint cushioning, leading to pain, stiffness, and limited movement, often worsening without timely treatment or management.
Sports-related joint damage can cause pain, swelling, and instability, affecting performance and mobility, often requiring prompt diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Book a consultation with us for a comprehensive diagnosis and a personalised treatment plan best suited to your needs.
Ankle & Foot
Book a consultation with us for a comprehensive diagnosis and a personalised treatment plan best suited to your needs.
Book a consultation with us for a comprehensive diagnosis and a personalised treatment plan best suited to your needs.
Let us help you
A/Prof Wong Keng Lin Francis is one of Asia’s few orthopaedic surgeons with a PhD in cartilage regeneration, blending advanced science with surgical expertise to guide every clinical decision.
We partner with top imaging centres offering T2 cartilage mapping MRI, capable of detecting early cartilage damage that standard scans often miss, enabling earlier, more targeted treatment.
Our care doesn’t stop at surgery. We collaborate with skilled physiotherapists and podiatrists trained in cartilage rehab to support full recovery.
A/Prof Wong Keng Lin Francis serves on international committees at the International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (ICRS) and teaches his surgical technique to surgeons worldwide regularly, ensuring our protocols aligned with the world’s most advanced standards.
We use only clinically validated materials with high quality medical evidence like Anika Therapeutics (USA) and Geistlich (Switzerland), global leaders in orthobiologics and joint preservation products.
A specialist centre established by Oxford Orthopaedics, Oxford Cartilage & Sports Centre is on a mission to preserve your joints, delay surgery, and restore comfort using precision diagnostics and minimally invasive treatment.
Here at Oxford Cartilage & Sports Centre, we would like to walk you through your entire healthcare experience, from your first consultation to your recovery.
This includes working with your insurer during the claims and billings process to ensure a comfortable and hassle-free journey.
For those with Integrated Shield plans with riders for private hospital coverage or Corporate Insurance plans, you can rest easy as we provide assistance in obtaining a Letter of Guarantee (LOG) or Pre-authorisation certificate for your procedure. Additionally, we work with the hospital or surgical centres in processing your medical claims.
Experiencing Other Hip or Limb Issues?
Visit Oxford Orthopaedics, helmed by Medical Director Dr James Wee
Delaying care can lead to permanent cartilage loss and total joint replacement.
If you are unsure about your treatment options, book a consultation to get your recovery journey started with us.
