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Surgery

18-year-old undergoes hip replacement in Singapore after rare condition

Lutfhil Hadi Azman - a slipped capital femoral epiphysis patient, who received a hip replacement at 18 - together with the doctors who performed surgery, Adjunct Associate Professor Andrew Lim and Adjunct Assistant Professor Barry Tan from the NUH Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Lutfhil Hadi Azman - a slipped capital femoral epiphysis patient, who received a hip replacement at 18 - together with the doctors who performed surgery, Adjunct Associate Professor Andrew Lim and Adjunct Assistant Professor Barry Tan from the NUH Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Wales captain Davies to undergo ankle surgery, say Tottenham

Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - January 17, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur's Ben Davies looks dejected after sustaining an injury Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - January 17, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur's Ben Davies looks dejected after sustaining an injury Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Figure skating-Estonia's Petrokina bounces back from surgery to win European title

Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating European Championships - Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, Britain - January 16, 2026  Estonia's Niina Petrokina performs during the Women Free Skating Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating European Championships - Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, Britain - January 16, 2026  Estonia's Niina Petrokina performs during the Women Free Skating Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Faldo recovering after successful open-heart surgery

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 10, 2024 England's Nick Faldo plays out from the bunker on the 2nd hole during the par 3 contest REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 10, 2024 England's Nick Faldo plays out from the bunker on the 2nd hole during the par 3 contest REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Figure skating-Estonia's Petrokina roars back to lead the European women's short program

Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating European Championships - Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, Britain - January 14, 2026 Georgia's Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava perform during the pairs - short program. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating European Championships - Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, Britain - January 14, 2026 Georgia's Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava perform during the pairs - short program. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Brunei sultan to undergo knee replacement surgery

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will be limiting his presence at national and official ceremonies during his recovery process following his surgery.
Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will be limiting his presence at national and official ceremonies during his recovery process following his surgery.

China’s tennis queen Zheng Qinwen to miss Australian Open

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - China Open - The Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, Beijing, China - September 29, 2025 China's Qinwen Zheng in action during her round of 32 match against Czech Republic's Linda Noskova. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - China Open - The Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, Beijing, China - September 29, 2025 China's Qinwen Zheng in action during her round of 32 match against Czech Republic's Linda Noskova. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

Iraola says Semenyo could play last Bournemouth game, Kluivert set for knee surgery

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v AFC Bournemouth - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 30, 2025 AFC Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v AFC Bournemouth - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 30, 2025 AFC Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Man City defender Gvardiol to undergo shin surgery

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Chelsea - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 4, 2026 Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol receives medical attention after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Phil Noble
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Chelsea - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 4, 2026 Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol receives medical attention after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Phil Noble

Van Aert undergoes successful surgery after fracture in cyclo-cross crash

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 21 - Mantes-la-Ville to Paris - Paris, France - July 27, 2025 Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Wout Van Aert celebrates after crossing the finish line to win stage 21 REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 21 - Mantes-la-Ville to Paris - Paris, France - July 27, 2025 Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Wout Van Aert celebrates after crossing the finish line to win stage 21 REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.