Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

​​​​Overview

The Trauma fellowship program at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) offers a robust, immersive training experience in complex trauma. 

The orthopaedic trauma unit functions as an inte​​grated team with 3 dedicated trauma consultants. Fellows will be exposed to a wide range of trauma cases with substantial hands-on experience with both conventional and cutting-edge technology and techniques. 

Located centrally in Singapore, TTSH is a Level 1 Trauma Center with the highest trauma caseload in the country. As Singapore's second-largest hospital, with a 1,200-bed capacity, TTSH offers comprehensive trauma care supported by a multidisciplinary team comprising Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery, and Hand & Reconstructive Surgery​. 

The hospital has a strong emphasis on orthogeriatric care, featuring specialized programs for geriatric fracture management. TTSH is also at the forefront of medical innovation, incorporating navigational technology and 3D printing to enhance patient care.

Fellowship Objectives

The TTSH Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship provides specialized training in managing complex trauma, with a focus on:

• Core Trauma Cases:
  
• Upper limb fracture fixation (Clavicle, Proximal humerus, Humerus, Distal humerus, Proximal and mid shaft Radius Ulnar)
• Lower limb fracture fixation (Hip, Femur, Distal femur, Tibial plateau, tibia, ankle, Pilon, Calcaneum)
• Advanced Trauma Cases:
• Pelvic, sacral, scapula and acetabular surgery
• Primary fracture related joint replacements (Shoulder, elbow, hip and knee fixation and replacement)
• Advanced Surgical Techniques:
• Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), including plating, intramedullary nailing, and nail plate constructs
• Navigational techniques for fracture fixation
• 3D printing for preoperative anatomical modelling, surgical planning, and intraoperative guide utilization for osteotomies and patient-specific instrumentation
• Post-traumatic deformity correction
• Management of non-unions, bone defects, and bone infections
• Orthogeriatric Care:
• Collaborative management by a multidisciplinary team comprising orthopaedic surgeons, geriatricians, rehabilitation physicians, and therapists
• Specialized pathways for hip fractures and lower limb geriatric fractures

Eligibility criteria

• Board-certified or board-eligible orthopaedic surgeons with at least 1 year of post speciality practice
• Demonstrated interest in orthopaedic trauma surgery
• Proficiency in English
• Open to international applicants

Duration and structure

• Fellowship duration: 6 to 12 months
• Hands-on clinical training under expert supervision
• Active participation in multidisciplinary trauma case discussions
• Opportunities for research and academic contributions

Benefits

• Exposure to high-volume, high-complexity trauma cases with ample hands-on training
• Training in state-of-the-art surgical techniques and cutting-edge technology such as navigation and 3D printing
• Collaboration with a world-class trauma team
• Access to research and ongoing medical education opportunities​