
Migraine vs. headache: how to tell the difference and find relief
Not all head pain is the same. The two are fundamentally different neurological experiences and need different treatment.
A neurosurgery and orthopaedic clinic at Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore. Adults and children, from first consultation through to surgery when it is needed.
Arm pain can come from your neck or your shoulder. Leg pain can come from your back or your hip. Two questions will point you to the right information.
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We are a specialist clinic in Singapore treating both neurological and orthopaedic conditions, in adults and children.
Nerve problems and bone problems often feel the same. Pain down an arm can come from a disc in the neck or from the shoulder joint. Because both specialties work from the same clinic at Gleneagles Medical Centre, you do not have to guess which one you need before booking.
Our neurosurgeon, Dr Mathew Tung, has over 35 years specialising in neurosurgery. He treats disorders of the brain and spine, including lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica and headaches. He prioritises non-invasive options before considering open surgery, and favours motion preservation over fusion where possible. Where surgery is needed, minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques generally mean less pain, smaller scars and a faster return to normal activity.
Our orthopaedic surgeons cover the neck, shoulder, wrist, hand, back, hip, knee and ankle, with more than 60 years of combined experience. Between them they handle joint replacement, robotic-assisted surgery, sports injuries and hand conditions. Common problems such as frozen shoulder, trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee osteoarthritis and tennis elbow are treated here.
An orthopaedic surgeon is not only for people who need an operation. Most consultations end in non-surgical treatment — injections, physiotherapy referral, bracing or simply a clear explanation of what is happening and what to expect.
Neurosurgery at this clinic · Neuro spine surgery · Orthopaedic surgery · All conditions
A neurosurgeon and orthopaedic surgeons, practising at Gleneagles Medical Centre.

Brain and spine disorders, headache and migraine, minimally invasive spine surgery.
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Robotic and computer-navigated hip and knee replacement.
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Foot and ankle, sports injuries and lower limb trauma.
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Hand and wrist, foot and ankle, trauma. Adults and children.
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Spine surgery, endoscopic and robotic techniques, interventional pain.
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Plain-language articles on the conditions we see most often.

Not all head pain is the same. The two are fundamentally different neurological experiences and need different treatment.

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If you are unsure whether your pain is a nerve problem or a bone problem, that is exactly what a first consultation is for.