“When one’s feet hurt,
one hurts all over”
– Socrates
Welcome to ACME Orthopaedics, where we focus on the unique needs of both adults and children. Specialising in foot & ankle and paediatric orthopaedics, our expert team is dedicated to providing compassionate care that helps you and your family stay active and pain-free. We’re here to support every step of your journey toward better health and mobility. Let us help you put your best foot forward!
Dr Zackary Chua (蔡克祥医生)
Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS (Aus),
MMed (Singapore),
MRCS (Glasgow),
FRCSEd (Orth)
MBBS (Aus), MMed (Singapore), MRCS (Glasgow), FRCSEd (Orth)
Dr Zackary Chua is a senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon with dual specialisations in Foot & Ankle Surgery and Paediatric Orthopaedics. Backed by his extensive years of training and experience, Dr Chua brings the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure a smooth recovery journey.
Rooted firmly by two fundamental philosophies: “When one’s feet hurt, one hurts all over” and “Children are not little adults”, Dr Chua’s approach to patient care reflects his compassionate care for adults and children.
Education & Experience
Dr Chua graduated from the University of Adelaide in Australia and pursued his orthopaedic specialist training in Singapore, completing it in 2017 under the National University Health System (NUHS). Subsequently, he joined KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), where he made significant contributions to paediatric orthopaedic care. His initiatives at KKH include establishing the SG Clubfoot Babies support group on Facebook and supporting a multidisciplinary clinic for complex foot deformity reconstruction, addressing conditions such as foot drop, adolescent fractures, and flat foot surgery.
In 2019, Dr Chua was awarded the Human Manpower Development Programme (HMDP) award, enabling him to undertake fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery at the prestigious Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust in the UK.
Upon his return, he continued his work at KKH before transitioning to NUHS, where he established advanced services such as keyhole ligament reconstruction for ankle instability, ankle replacement, and minimally invasive bunion surgery.
Academic & Professional Affiliations
Dr Chua has held academic appointments as a Clinical Lecturer at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School. He is also a Physician Faculty Member for the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Singhealth Residency Singapore and serves as a reviewer for the Singapore Medical Journal.
Research & Publications
Dr Chua is an active contributor to the field of orthopaedic surgery, with numerous publications in prestigious medical journals. His research spans a wide range of topics, including paediatric orthopaedic conditions, foot and ankle surgery, and knee arthroplasty. Some of his notable publications include:
• Chua KH, Yeap EJ, Chong KW, Sands A. Clinical Tip: Modified Uniportal Endoscopic Gastrocnemius Recession for Treatment of Gastrocnemius Equinus Contracture. J Foot Ankle Surg Asia-Pacific 2020; 7 (1):28-31
• Mishra N, Wang S, Chua KH, Lam KY, Mahadev A. Comparison of K-wire versus screw fixation after open reduction of transitional (Tillaux and triplane) distal tibia fractures. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2021
• JZY Soo, RB Sio, M Ashik, KPL Wong, KH Chua, A Mahadev, KBL Lim, EM Chew, KY Lam. Epidemiology of Paediatric Orthopaedic-Related Trauma Injuries Sustained Across a Lockdown Period During the Covid-19 Pandemic. J Ortho Surg 29 (3) 2021
Community & Professional Contributions
His active participation in the medical community extends to mentoring, research supervision, and contributions to key professional forums and symposiums, both locally and internationally.
Awards & Accolades
• Singhealth Quality Excellence Award – Silver (2011)
• Service From the Heart Award (2021)
• Singapore Health Quality Service Award – Gold (2023)
• NUS Medicine Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2023)