Research & Publications

Clinical research in shoulder, elbow and sports surgery

Contributing to evidence-based orthopaedic care

Dr Puah Ken Lee 潘健理

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Shoulder, Elbow & Sports Injuries
Practising at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore

For patients seeking specialist assessment of shoulder, elbow or sports injuries, clinical care is available at 360 Orthopaedics in Singapore

Appointments by prior arrangement

Research & Publications

Dr Puah Ken Lee has contributed to research in shoulder, elbow and sports surgery, with publications focusing on clinical outcomes, surgical techniques and sports-related injuries.


Selected Publications

Shoulder & Rotator Cuff

  • Clinical guideline on open arthrolysis for post-traumatic elbow stiffness — Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2025 
  • Comparable outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty for fractures and rotator cuff arthropathy — Shoulder & Elbow, 2022 
  • Arthroscopic management of scapulothoracic bursitis: clinical outcomes — Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2021 
  • Outcomes of arthroscopic capsular release for diabetic frozen shoulder — Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018 

Shoulder Instability & Sports Injuries

  • Return to sport and patient satisfaction after arthroscopic Bankart repair — Singapore Medical Journal, 2021 
  • Decision-making in acute acromioclavicular joint dislocations — Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
  • Raised BMI and reduced muscle bulk reduce incidence of Popeye deformity post biceps tenotomy — Journal of ISAKOS

Elbow & Upper Limb

  • Modified fascial sling technique for ulnar nerve transposition — JSES Reviews, Reports and Techniques, 2023 

Selected Additional Work

  • Radiographic predictors of outcomes in proximal humeral hemiarthroplasty — Journal of Orthopaedic Reports, 2023 
  • Outcomes and complications of orthopaedic live surgery events — Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research, 2021 

Book Chapters

  • Evaluation of the Failed Rotator Cuff — Springer, 2021 
  • Computer-Aided Total Knee Arthroplasty — Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques, 2010 

Research Grants

  • SingHealth Duke-NUS COVID-19 Innovation Grant – Musculoskeletal patient journey digital solution 
  • SingHealth AMEI Education Innovation Grant – Orthopaedic residency training 

Full List of Publications

For a complete list of publications, please refer to:
👉 PubMed / Google Scholar profile / ResearchGate

Book a Consultation

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.