Dr Puah Ken Lee 潘健理
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Chairman, Chapter of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Academy of Medicine Singapore
Chairman, Singapore Shoulder & Elbow Society
Corresponding Member
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
Shoulder & Elbow Specialist
Sports Knee & Arthroscopy
Visiting Consultant, Singapore General Hospital
International Fellowship-Trained in USA • France • Switzerland
Orthopaedic Surgeon Faculty Singapore | Shoulder & Sports Surgeon | Dr Puah Ken Lee
Dr Puah Ken Lee is an orthopaedic surgeon in Singapore specialising in shoulder, elbow and sports injuries. He is regularly invited as faculty for regional and international orthopaedic meetings, where he teaches surgical techniques in shoulder arthroscopy, sports injury management and upper limb surgery.
These faculty roles reflect recognition by peers and contribute to ongoing clinical practice at 360 Orthopaedics, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.
Expertise in Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Surgery
Dr Puah’s faculty teaching focuses on:
- Shoulder arthroscopy and rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder instability and labral injuries
- Elbow tendon and ligament injuries
- Sports knee injuries including ACL reconstruction
Teaching Other Surgeons
Faculty invitations reflect recognition by professional peers and surgical communities. These engagements allow Dr Puah to contribute to the training of other orthopaedic surgeons, particularly in areas such as:
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Shoulder instability and labral injuries
- Rotator cuff repair
- Elbow tendon and ligament injuries
- Sports knee injuries
- Complex and revision sports surgery
His teaching focuses on practical, anatomy-based and evidence-informed techniques that can be applied safely in real-world surgical practice.
Why This Matters for Patients
For patients, international and regional faculty work provides an additional layer of reassurance.
It means that Dr Puah is not only treating shoulder, elbow and sports injuries in clinical practice, but is also involved in teaching and discussing these conditions with other surgeons.
This helps ensure that patients at 360 Orthopaedics receive care informed by current surgical thinking, peer discussion and ongoing professional development.
Areas of Academic and Surgical Interest
Dr Puah’s faculty and teaching interests include:
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder dislocation and instability
- Labral tears
- Frozen shoulder
- Elbow arthroscopy
- Distal biceps and triceps injuries
- Tennis elbow surgery
- ACL injuries
- Meniscus injuries
- Sports injury management
Academic work and publications
Selected Speaking and Faculty Engagements
Dr Puah Ken Lee has been invited as faculty for regional and international courses in shoulder, elbow and sports surgery, including cadaveric training programmes and advanced arthroscopic workshops.
International & Regional Faculty
- Faculty, Reverse Shoulder Cadaveric Course, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, 2023
- Course Chairperson, APOA Hand & Upper Limb Society Elbow Cadaveric Course, Singapore, 2026
- Fellow Faculty, Annecy Live Surgery International Shoulder Advanced Course, France, 2019
Shoulder, Elbow & Sports Surgery Courses
- Organising Chairperson, National Knee Arthroscopy Cadaveric Course, Singapore, 2024
- Organising Chairman, Shoulder Arthroscopy & Arthroplasty Cadaveric Course, Singapore, 2022
- Faculty, Advanced Shoulder Specialty Workshop, Singapore, 2022
AO Trauma & Surgical Education
- Course Chairperson, AOTrauma Courses (Basic Principles of Fracture Management), Singapore, 2023
- Course Co-Chairperson, AOTrauma Advanced Course for Operating Room Personnel, Singapore, 2022
- Faculty, AOTrauma Courses (Basic & Advanced Principles of Fracture Management), Singapore (multiple years)
Leadership & Scientific Roles
- Scientific Chair, Combined SOA / ASSA / AOA / ACASEA Congress, Singapore, 2022
360 Orthopaedics
At 360 Orthopaedics, Dr Puah brings this same specialist focus to patient care in Singapore.
The clinic provides assessment and treatment for shoulder, elbow, knee and sports injuries, with emphasis on accurate diagnosis, clear explanation and appropriate treatment planning.
Patients may be seen for conditions such as:
- Shoulder pain
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder dislocation
- Frozen shoulder
- Elbow pain
- Tennis elbow
- Distal biceps injuries
- ACL tears
- Meniscus injuries
- Sports-related injuries
Book an Appointment
If you are experiencing shoulder pain, elbow injury or a sports-related condition, you may schedule a consultation with Dr Puah Ken Lee at 360 Orthopaedics, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore.