Stepping up, SMC saves athletes from injury pain

Sunway Medical Centre (SMC), is stepping up for Malaysia’s athletes, spotlighting hand and wrist injuries that threaten stars like badminton ace Lee Zi Jia.

With two bronze medals from Paris 2024, the nation’s pride soars, but so do the risks—25% of sports injuries hit the hands, says SMC’s expert.

Dr. Ravindran Thuraisingham, a hand surgery specialist at SMC, warns these knocks can end careers.

From Kuala Lumpur’s top hospital, he’s pushing early action and prevention to keep players like Lee Zi Jia smashing. For fans, it’s a heads-up: protect the hands that win.

How SMC tackles hand threats

Dr. Ravindran, with 16 years at SMC, knows the drill.

“Sports like badminton and squash strain hands,” he said. “Grips and twists invite sprains, fractures, and tears.”

He flags common culprits.

“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome hits 20% to 60% of Malaysians,” he noted.

“It brings numbness and weakness.”

Also, ligament tears—like TFCC—haunt wrist-twisters. “Pain and stiffness can cripple performance,” he warned.

Think Lee Zi Jia’s killer smashes—those wrists need care.

“Early treatment is crucial,” Dr. Ravindran stressed.

“A splint and physio can fix many issues if caught soon.”

Next, he offers a tip. “If pain lingers three weeks, see a specialist,” he advised. Delay risks chronic trouble.

Minimally invasive surgery helps too. “It cuts recovery to weeks, not months,” he said. “Athletes get back faster.”

Why SMC champions prevention

SMC doesn’t just mend—it prevents. “Strength training and stretching slash risks,” Dr. Ravindran said. Proper form matters too.

Rehab’s a game-changer. “Dedicated programmes restore full strength,” he added. “Many outshine their old selves post-recovery.”

Also, tech shines. Fluidotherapy and ultrasound speed healing at SMC.

Custom splints fit each athlete’s needs.

Finally, delays hurt. “Ignoring pain worsens damage,” he cautioned.

A “SMC athlete injury fix” could save careers.

SMC’s mission is clear—keep Malaysia’s athletes, like Lee Zi Jia, in top form. Hand injuries threaten, but early care and prevention win.

From Sunway City, SMC blends cutting-edge treatment with grit. The resolution? Athletes stay in the game, hands strong.