Total knee replacement (TKR) is a common surgical intervention for patients with severe knee osteoarthritis or joint degeneration. In recent years, robotic-assisted techniques have gained traction in Australia, offering new possibilities for precision and patient outcomes. Joint registry data from Australia and internationally has begun to show promising trends, suggesting improved implant survivorship and decreased […]
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Current Insights and Developments in Direct Anterior Approach for Hip Arthroplasty IntroductionThe Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) for Total Hip Replacement (THR) has continued to gain traction in orthopaedic surgery. Known for its minimally invasive nature and muscle-sparing technique, the DAA is increasingly favoured by both surgeons and patients. The DAA accesses the hip joint through […]
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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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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 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 […]
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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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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Tibialis Posterior Tendon is one of the most important tendons in the Foot and Ankle region. The muscle is present in the back of the calf and the tendon passes behind the bony bump on the inside of the ankle to attach to the bones of midfoot. The Tibialis Posterior Tendon helps to hold the […]
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