Knee Pain Specialist in Singapore
Dr. Bernard Lee Mun Kam (李文鉴医生)
Consultant Pain Specialist, Singapore Paincare Center
Dr Bernard Lee is the founder of Singapore Paincare and a Consultant Pain Specialist at Singapore Paincare Center. With over 20 years of clinical practice, he developed the Painostic®️ approach to guide evidence-based, minimally invasive procedures. Alongside his patient care, he trains the next generation of doctors in interventional techniques for chronic pain and orthopaedic conditions.
Knee Pain Specialist in Singapore
Dr. Bernard Lee Mun Kam
(李文鉴医生)
Consultant Pain Specialist, Singapore Paincare Center
Dr Bernard Lee is the founder of Singapore Paincare and a Consultant Pain Specialist at Singapore Paincare Center. With over 20 years of clinical practice, he developed the Painostic®️ approach to guide evidence-based, minimally invasive procedures. Alongside his patient care, he trains the next generation of doctors in interventional techniques for chronic pain and orthopaedic conditions.
Why Choose Dr. Bernard Lee
Knee Pain Overview
Knee pain is very common in Singapore, and international studies estimate that about 46.2 percent of people worldwide experience it. Knee pain can arise from sudden injuries, overuse, or underlying conditions such as arthritis or gout. In some cases, issues in the back, hips, or feet may alter movement patterns and place additional stress on the knee joint.
At Singapore Paincare, our pain specialists apply the Painostic know-how to assess each patient’s condition thoroughly and recommend minimally invasive procedures tailored to individual needs. We identify the root sources of your knee pain, develop a personalised treatment plan, and use refined injection techniques that ensure accurate needle placement and targeted delivery of medication. This precise approach provides focused, evidence based care that supports recovery and helps patients return to daily activities with minimal disruption.
Understanding Knee Pain
Your knee consists of several interconnected parts:
- Bones: Each bone end is covered with cartilage that cushions impact and allows smooth movement.
- Cartilage: This includes the meniscus and joint cartilage, which act as shock absorbers and help the joint glide during bending and straightening.
- Ligaments: Strong bands of tissue that connect bone to bone. Some ligaments stabilise the knee and protect it from excessive movement, while others limit forward and backward shifting of the tibia.
- Tendons: Tough cords that connect muscles to bones. They help transfer muscle force to create movement.
- Muscles: Two main muscle groups control knee movement. The quadriceps at the front of the thigh straighten the knee, while the hamstrings at the back bend the knee and assist with stability.
Because these structures work closely together, irritation or injury in one area can easily affect the others. A strained ligament may alter how you walk, while weakened muscles can increase stress on the joint surfaces. Understanding which structure is involved helps guide appropriate and effective treatment.
What is a red flag for knee pain?
Red flags for knee pain are warning signs that suggest a more serious underlying condition. You should seek medical attention promptly if you experience:
- You can’t bear weight on your knee or feel as if your knee is unstable (gives out)
- Have marked knee swelling
- Are not able to fully extend or flex your knee
- Have affected sleep due to painful knee
- Notice an obvious deformity in your leg or knee
- Experience a fever, in addition to redness, pain and swelling in your knee
- Experience severe knee pain that is associated with an injury
These may indicate a more serious condition that requires proper evaluation.
What Are The Knee Pain Conditions We Treat?
The types of knee pain conditions we treat include:
- Knee Meniscus Tear: A tear in the cartilage that cushions the knee joint. It often causes sharp pain, swelling, and difficulty bending or twisting the knee.
- Knee Osteoarthritis: Progressive wear of the knee cartilage that leads to stiffness, aching pain, and reduced mobility, especially during weight-bearing activities.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: An autoimmune condition that inflames the knee joint lining, causing persistent swelling, warmth, and morning stiffness.
What Knee Pain Treatments Are Available at Singapore Paincare?
Myospan Injection
Myospan injections target muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and nerves to break the pain cycle, reduce inflammation, and improve healing. Depending on the painful condition, different injections may be utilised to either remove the pain generator or stop the pain signals. Myospan treatments include:
- Coreflex injections
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Prolotherapy
- Intra-Articular Injections
- Myofascial Pain injections
- Peripheral Nerve Block
Neurospan
Neurospan treatments may be used for knee pain that originates from lumbar spinal nerve compression, such as nerve irritation caused by slipped discs or bone spurs. These procedures help decompress affected nerves, release tight or scarred tissues, and reduce nerve sensitivity by addressing the spinal source of the referred knee pain rather than the knee joint itself. Treatments option include:
Our Pain Specialist
Dr. Bernard Lee Mun Kam (李文鉴医生)
More than 20 years of experiences in treating pain
Dr. Bernard Lee Mun Kam is the founder of Singapore Paincare and a Consultant Pain Specialist at Singapore Paincare Center. He has more than two decades of clinical experience in pain medicine and holds qualifications in anaesthesiology and interventional pain management, including a Masters of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) and Fellowship with the Faculty of Pain Medicine (Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists). He has been a pioneer in developing pain services in Singapore and previously led major hospital pain units, including Tan Tock Seng Hospital and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Recognised as one of Singapore’s early adopters of interventional pain techniques, Dr. Bernard introduced knifeless treatment methods that use specialised laser and balloon-based procedures for conditions such as slipped discs, nerve compression, arthritis and frozen shoulder. His multi-disciplinary training, including medical acupuncture, supports a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to treating pain without open surgery.
Dr. Bernard has a long-standing commitment to medical education. He has trained and mentored many doctors in Singapore and the region in interventional pain procedures and chronic pain management. Through the Singapore Paincare Academy, he continues to provide structured training for general practitioners, allied health professionals and TCM practitioners, ensuring consistent standards in pain assessment and treatment based on the Painostic® methodology.
Dr. Bernard is frequently invited to television and radio programmes to share his insights on pain conditions, treatment approaches and public education topics. His media contributions reflect his ongoing commitment to raising awareness of pain management and empowering the public with reliable medical information.
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