SGH sets up specialised unit for Osteoporosis and Disorders of Bone Metabolism

- Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Clinic opens at LIFE Centre

The Department of Endocrinology at SGH has set up a dedicated Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Clinic to provide a one-stop medical facility to provide comprehensive and holistic care for patients with Osteoporosis and other disorders of Bone Metabolism.

Located within the newly-opened LIFE (Lifestyle Improvement Fitness Enhancement) Centre, the Clinic serves both as an assessment as well as treatment centre. Staffed by highly trained specialists with extensive experience in state-of-the-art treatments, the Clinic offers a multidisciplinary approach to prevent bone loss. Patients not only receive medical treatment but are also advised on exercise programmes and nutritional therapy to complement their treatment.

The Medical specialists at the Clinic work closely in collaboration with Orthopaedic Doctors, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, GP’s and Polyclinics to provide holistic care to patients.

A qualified Specialty Nurse Clinician is also an integral part of the service. She is directly responsible for the pre clinic assessment of the patient, for counseling and patient education, for coordinating patient appointments and for liasing between the different specialties involved in the care of the patient.

The specialised service caters to male and female adolescent and adult patients diagnosed with Osteopenia, Osteoporosis and other Disorders of Bone Metabolism such as parathyroid disorders, Paget’s disease of bones, Osteomalacia, Renal Bone disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, and disorders of Calcium, Phosphorous and Magnesium metabolism.

Our Osteoporosis services offer:  

• Pre clinic assessment by Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Nurse Clinician
• Diagnostic testing including X-rays, hormone and chemistry profiles, DEXA scan of the spine and hip and measurement of biochemical markers of bone turnover
• Physical examination and treatment recommendations by the Specialist Doctor
• Referrals to Orthopedic Surgeons for treatment of fractures
• Prescription of bone and muscle strengthening exercises by highly trained physiotherapists with special interest in Osteoporosis and Osteopenia. There are basic as well as intermediate and advanced exercise sessions that are conducted every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at the state-of-the-art LIFE Centre Gymnasium.
• Dietary counseling by Nutritionists- Special “DIET BONE” Clinic that operates out of the LIFE Centre every Tuesday morning.
• Telephonic advice and follow up by the Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Nurse Clinician 
• Highly Specialised Renal Transplant Bone disease Clinic held every fourth Tuesday of the Month.
• Public Education initiatives in the form of Public Forums and an Osteoporosis Support Group (in development)

Your Providers at SGH Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Clinic :
Consultant and Director: Dr Manju Chandran, MBBS, MD, ABIM (USA), FACP, FACE, CCD
Associate Consultant: Dr Alvin Ng, MBBS, MRCP (UK)
Osteoporosis Nurse Clinician: SSN Zhang Rong Fang
Physiotherapist: Ms Cindy Ng
Dietitian: Mr Gary Chiah

Who Can Refer

Referrals will be accepted from polyclinics, GP’s and specialists within and outside SGH.