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Region’s first surgical robotic technology

Residents in NSW’s South Coast region now have access to robotic knee replacement surgery technology close to home, with Nowra Private Hospital unveiling the region’s first VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution. Robotic surgery offers a minimally invasive approach to surgery, allowing specialists to perform complex surgical procedures with increased accuracy and control than is possible through standard […]

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Robotic technology in total joint replacement surgery.

There is no doubt that all aspects of surgery have improved rapidly in the last twenty to thirty years, spurred on by massive technological advances. This has had a positive impact on surgical outcomes and quicker post-operative recoveries in the field of joint replacement surgery. In the twenty-first century, fueled by patient expectations for the […]

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Direct Anterior Hip Replacement

Direct anterior hip replacement surgery is not a new procedure having been initially introduced into Europe in the 1950s with the advent of modern day joint replacement surgery. Over the last ten years there has been renewed interest in this technique particularly in countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Hip […]

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Knee Joint Osteoarthritis, your treatment options

Knee joint osteoarthritis can have a profound affect on a patient’s mobility, quality of life and general health. Early on, symptoms can be well managed with non-operative measures including weight reduction, exercise, the use of simple oral analgesics and mobility aids such as walking sticks and knee guards. Local heat application can be beneficial at […]

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Who should have surgery?

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of knee’s major ligaments. It supports our ability to do sudden stops, pivot or changes in direction. It usually occurs after a rotational injury whilst pivoting off the affected leg in sporting activities. Often times people experiencing an ACL injury may hear or feel a “pop” within the […]

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