Introduction
The objective of this course is to allow participants to understand the biomechanics of bone and joints. With the appreciation of the engineering aspects of biomechanics, participants will be equipped to initiate research projects that interest them.Course Availability
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Date(s): 08 to 09 Jan 2026
Venue: North Spine - N3.2
Registration is closed.
This annual Basic Orthopaedic Biomechanics course started in year 2004 in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Advance Surgical Training Syllabus in Singapore. Starting in year 2009, this course is conducted in two parts. Orthopaedic trainees should take Part 1 and Part 2 on different years. Part 1 consists of bone mechanics, upper and lower limb mechanics and practical sessions. Part 2 consists of revision, spine mechanics, soft tissues and practical sessions.
Day 1: (full day, 0900 to 1700hrs)
1. Bone Mechanics Structure and composition of bone. Basic biomechanical concepts. Properties of bone. Fracture fixation. Experimental measurements. Clinical applications/examples.
2. Biomechanics of Upper and Lower Limbs (Session 1) Structure and loads of the upper and lower limbs. Upper limb: shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Lower limb: hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Joint replacements. Clinical applications/examples.
3. Practical Session 1
Day 2: (half day, 0900 to 1200hrs)
4. Biomechanics of Upper and Lower Limbs (Session 2) Structure and loads of the upper and lower limbs. Upper limb: shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Lower limb: hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Joint replacements. Clinical applications/examples.
5. Practical Session 2
Note:
- This course is accredited with CME credits, awarded by the Singapore Medical Council.
- Lunch is provided for Day 1 only.
1. Bone Mechanics Structure and composition of bone. Basic biomechanical concepts. Properties of bone. Fracture fixation. Experimental measurements. Clinical applications/examples.
2. Biomechanics of Upper and Lower Limbs (Session 1) Structure and loads of the upper and lower limbs. Upper limb: shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Lower limb: hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Joint replacements. Clinical applications/examples.
3. Practical Session 1
Day 2: (half day, 0900 to 1200hrs)
4. Biomechanics of Upper and Lower Limbs (Session 2) Structure and loads of the upper and lower limbs. Upper limb: shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Lower limb: hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Joint replacements. Clinical applications/examples.
5. Practical Session 2
Note:
- This course is accredited with CME credits, awarded by the Singapore Medical Council.
- Lunch is provided for Day 1 only.
All interested medical support staff, orthopaedic clinicians and engineers.
Criteria:
- Trainees must attend Part I before attending Part II
- Trainees cannot attend both parts in the same calendar year, unless with prior permission from the Professor or the Singapore Medical Council
Standard Course Fee: S$1144.5
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) | S$1,050.00 | S$619.50 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$409.50 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old | |||
Funding Requirements:
- You must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each module.
- You must complete and pass all assessment components.
Read more about funding here.
Credits:
- SkillsFuture Credit: Applicable
- SkillsFuture Credit (4K Mid-Career Support): Not Applicable
- NTU/NIE Alumni Credits (up to S$1,600): Applicable
NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
Assoc Prof Chou Siaw Meng
Assoc Prof Chou Siaw Meng is currently in the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. He received his Bachelor and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, UK. His research interests include biomechanics and buckling of cold-formed thin-walled structures. He teaches "Mechanics of Materials" and "Biomechanics" to the undergraduate and M.Sc. (Biomedical Engineering) students. He has been involved in the training and organisation of Orthopaedic Biomechanics Course in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Advance Surgical Training Syllabus in Singapore since 1999.
