Spine Specialist in Singapore | Dr Hee Hwan Tak

Dr Hee is an experienced and fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine specialist with over 20 years of experience. He specialises in the conservative and surgical treatment of degenerative, traumatic, congenital, and deformity-related spinal conditions, with special interests in minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical spine surgery, spinal tumour surgery, and artificial disc replacement.

Our spine clinic offers various treatments for back and neck conditions — learn more about common spinal conditions and treatment options available.

Spinal Conditions & Treatments

Spine Problems Singapore - Prolapsed Disc in the Low Back Symptoms

Prolapsed Disc (Slipped Disc)

One of the common causes of spine problems in Singapore is prolapse disc. When the disc becomes damaged due to injury or wear and tear, the cushioning effect of the spine is reduced.Learn more about prolapsed disc treatment → »

Spine Problems Singapore - X-ray for spine

Osteoporotic Spine Fractures

Osteoporotic spine fractures occur when weakened bones become fragile. Symptoms include sudden, severe back pain which may worsen with movement.Learn more about osteoporotic spine fracture treatment → »

Spine Problems Singapore - Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Teenage or Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

AIS affects children between ages 10 to 18. It is characterized by an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine that develops during puberty.Learn more about scoliosis management → »

Degenerative Scoliosis

Known as “de novo” scoliosis, this is caused by degeneration of the facet joints and intervertebral discs occurring gradually during adulthood.Learn more about degenerative scoliosis treatment → »

Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Cervical spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the space available for the spinal cord and nerve roots in the neck.Learn more about cervical spinal stenosis treatment → »

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Lumbar spinal stenosis involves the narrowing of the space for the nerve in the lower back, affecting mainly middle-aged patients.Learn more about lumbar spinal stenosis treatment → »

Spine Surgeon explaining spine tumor with a 3d model

Spinal Tumour

Disabilities from spinal tumours can be severe due to spinal collapse and nerve compression from the tumour.Learn more about spinal tumour treatment → »

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Keyhole spine surgery aims to stabilize the spinal segments and reduce compression on the spinal nerves.Learn more about minimally invasive spine surgery → »

When to Consult a Spine Specialist

If you are experiencing persistent back or neck symptoms, early assessment can help identify the underlying cause and guide appropriate treatment. Our spine specialist provides personalised care for a wide range of spinal conditions.

	Dr Hee Hwan Tak Orthopaedic Surgeon & Spine Specialist MBBS (Singapore) \| FRCS (Edinburgh) \| FRCS (Glasgow) \| FAMS (Ortho)
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