This article traces the development of Paediatric Orthopaedics in Singapore. Ever since the formation of the University Department of Orthopaedics in 1952, orthopaedic surgeons have had a special interest in musculoskeletal problems in children. Special clinics called "Congenital Clinics" were held in the Singapore General Hospital to look after these children. These clinics were continued in t...

Background: Ranking of orthopaedic programs by external organizations is expanding to pediatric orthopaedics. These rarely consult orthopaedists themselves; therefore, POSNA members strongly supported the creation a new performance evaluation. As result, developed member-driven process for driving quality improvements in orthopaedics: Safe Surgery Program (PSSP). The PSSP aims develop key metri...