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From ‘mummy’s wrist’ to ‘daddy’s wrist’: More fathers in Singapore diagnosed with the condition

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Mr John Yip (left) consulted his brother-in-law, Dr Wang Lushun (right), a senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Arete Orthopaedic Centre, after he started experiencing pain in his wrist from carrying his son.

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SINGAPORE – In October 2024, Mr Samuel Wong started experiencing pain in his right wrist while caring for his 10-month-old son, Lucas.

What began as mild discomfort quickly escalated into intense pain that made everyday tasks like twisting a doorknob, shampooing his hair and carrying his baby difficult.

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