Knee pain can originate from many different area's within the knee. When diagnosing knee pain, we must find the area which the pain is coming from. The knee itself is made up of two main parts, the patello-femoral joint (behind the knee cap) and the tibio-femoral joint (where your thigh... read more →

As another season concludes it is now the perfect time to look after yourself, by addressing your injuries/niggles that you have or have been carrying throughout the season.   The common injuries Sporting injuries are typically the result of repetitive stress on your tendons, bones and joints and can be... read more →

The Hip Bone’s Connected to the Leg Bone – a Glossary of Orthopaedic Surgery Terms The world of an orthopaedic surgeon is full of words that can scare and confuse patients. Here is a list of the terms you might hear when talking with your doctor, and what they mean.... read more →

In the first 2017 AFL final, Adelaide Crows player Brodie Smith suffered the dreaded ACL tear. In this two-article series we discuss the treatment of an ACL injury, where Brodie is in the process and what he can expect next. On the 7 th of September, 2017, Brodie Smith attempted... read more →

Better than a cure – Our surgeon’s tips for preventing osteoarthritis The most successful orthopaedic surgery is the one that never happens. Osteoarthritis is one of the main suspects in hip and knee injury. We share our best tips for avoiding it entirely.   What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis refers to... read more →

What is an orthopaedic surgeon? An orthopaedic surgeon treats conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system is made up of the skeleton, muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, joints and other connective tissue. Orthopaedic surgeons work to diagnose, treat, prevent and rehabilitate musculoskeletal injuries, diseases and disorders. What do orthopaedic surgeons... read more →

Your knees really do undergo a lot of wear and tear. They carry the weight of your body day in day out and are constantly put under strain. Many of us don’t realise the significant amount of stress that the knees are put under for hours each day, until we... read more →

Meniscus tears can be an incredibly frustrating form of knee injury, especially to top athletes who are competing daily. Understanding the meniscus and having a bit of knowledge about the various treatment options available for meniscal tears will help you to make informed choices about the best path for you.... read more →

Tearing your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) can be incredibly painful and often leaves you frustratingly immobile. Luckily, there have been many advances in ACL surgery in recent decades and it has a very high success rate. Why Do You Need ACL Surgery? Unfortunately, ACL tears don’t heal themselves.  Generally, if... read more →

With the upcoming City To Bay event taking place, hundreds of runners will be training and preparing to do their best and run their hearts out. Whether you’re fairly new to running or have been competing in marathons for decades, it’s essential that you always do everything possible to avoid... read more →