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Profile of Ms Diana Chin, 63, photographed at a gym In SingHealth building on Feb 8, 2024. 

Shad a knee preservation surgery in 2022 to realign her leg bones to reduce strain on the knee joint. She now does low impact activity at the gym

Regular gymgoer Diana Chin, 64, had knee preservation surgery in 2022 which has allowed her to stay active.

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SINGAPORE – When knee pain stopped Ms Diana Chin from enjoying her regular weight-training regimen at the gym, the 64-year-old educator was eager for options to get back on her feet.

After trying physiotherapy and pain patches to no avail, she opted for knee preservation surgery at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) in 2022.

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