Centre for Orthopaedics & Hip & Knee Surgery is an orthopaedic clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre on Irrawaddy Road in Novena, Singapore, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 119 reviews. The name points to hip and knee surgery as well as general orthopaedic care. An orthopaedic clinic treats problems of bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, from sports injuries to joint wear and fractures. A useful first visit usually starts with a clear account of when the problem began, what makes it better or worse, and what you have already tried, such as physiotherapy or scans. When choosing a clinic for joint surgery, look for a plain explanation of the diagnosis, the options with their likely benefits and risks, and a realistic recovery timeline. Many patients find it helpful to ask whether surgery is needed now or whether a period of non-surgical treatment should come first. Anyone considering the Centre for Orthopaedics can read its reviews and ask these questions at its Irrawaddy Road clinic in Novena.