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Conditions
Achilles Tendon RuptureAnkle FracturesAnkle SprainBack PainBenign Bone TumoursBiceps TendinopathyBone SarcomaBow Leg and Knock KneesBunionsCarpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)Club FootDisc HerniationElbow FractureElbow SprainFlat FeetFoot & Ankle ArthritisFoot & Ankle PainFrozen ShoulderGolfer’s ElbowHip Dysplasia (DDH)Hip DysplasiaHip FracturesKnee fracturesKnee Ligament InjuriesMalignant TumoursMetastatic Bone DiseaseNeuromaOsteoarthritis of the HipPaediatric FracturesPatellofemoral DislocationPatellofemoral PainPlantar FasciitisRotator Cuff TearSciaticaScoliosisShoulder ImpingementShoulder OsteoarthritisSoft Tissue SarcomaSpinal StenosisSports InjuriesTennis ElbowTraumaTrochanteric BursitisOsteoarthritis
Treatments
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) ReconstructionAnkle ArthroscopyAnkle Block for Foot SurgeryAnkle Ligament ReconstructionAnterior Hip ReplacementArthroscopic Knee SurgeryElbow ArthroscopyArtificial Disc ReplacementBiceps Tenodesis & TenotomyCarpal Tunnel ReleaseChemotherapyHip ArthroscopyKeyhole (Minimally Invasive) Bunion SurgeryOncology SurgeryOpen Bunion SurgeryPatellofemoral Replacement/StabilisationRadiotherapyRevision Hip ReplacementRevision Knee Replacement SurgeryRobotic Assisted Hip Replacement SurgeryRobotic Assisted Knee SurgeryShoulder ArthroscopyShoulder Replacement SurgerySLAP Tear RepairSpinal Fusion SurgeryTotal Ankle ReplacementTotal Hip Replacement (THR)Unicompartmental Knee ReplacementWrist Reconstruction SurgeryHip Replacement SurgeryTotal Knee Replacement Surgery (TKR)
Patient information and other resources
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choosing an approachJoint replacement outcomes: getting back to everyday lifeCould a partial knee replacement be right for you?Patient-specific instrumentation: planning around your anatomyCortisone injections for shoulder pain: benefits and precautionsShoulder arthritis: understanding the surgical optionsSpine surgery: understanding risks and safety planningWalking after hip replacement: how much is enough?How long does a hip replacement last?Pain relief after hip replacement: a practical recovery planTotal hip replacement: preparing for surgery and recoveryWhen should you see a spine surgeon?Rotator cuff tears: understanding your treatment optionsReturning to sport after ACL or shoulder surgeryShoulder dislocation: reducing the risk of repeat injuryDr Darren Waters: experience in orthopaedic careAnterior hip replacement: what the approach means for recoveryMulti-strand ACL reconstruction: understanding the graftPreparing for joint surgery: prehabilitation and going homeRobotic knee surgery and pain management: what patients should knowDr Jason Ward: planning orthopaedic care around your goalsSynthetic casts for children: benefits and everyday careOrthopaedics SA – Proud Supporters of Orthopaedic OutreachBenefits of anterior hip replacement surgeryLearn more about scoliosisDr Meng Ling: Patient informationDr Jason Ward: Patient informationDr Darren Waters: Patient informationLaunch of 2021 OSA Education ProgramA/Prof Nicole Williams recently appointed President of the Australian Paediatric Orthopaedic Society“Adverse events: can we prevent them?”Ashford Relocation to 41 Anzac Highway on 5th August 2019Associate Professor Peter Cundy wins AMA(SA) AwardAustralian Orthopaedic Association’s Annual Scientific MeetingThe Changing Orthopaedic IndustryCongratulations Dr Alder-Price – Finalist in The Advertiser Sunday Mail Woman of the Year AwardsConsulting from Calvary Central Districts Hospital commencesCOVID-19 Update March 26A/Prof. Peter Cundy: Patient informationDirect Anterior Hip ReplacementOur DoctorsDr Andrew Mintz retires from Private PracticeDr Anthony Samson Now Consulting at BrightonDr David Hermann & Nicole Sykes Graduate From Company Director’s CourseDr David Hermann on ABC RadioDr James McLean presents to practitionersDr Justin Webb presents on knee injuriesDr Mandziak interview – hip replacement surgeryDr James McLean: Patient informationDr Nicole Williams Awarded Leadership Award by the Australian Orthopaedic AssociationDr Andrew Potter will be ceasing his private clinical practice in Sport & Exercise Medicine from October 1, 2020.Dr Saleem Hussenbocus: Patient informationGeneral Practitioner Education Evening – Paediatric OrthopaedicsGeneral Practitioner Education EveningHave you been considering bunion surgery?How to keep your kids safe on the trampoline this holiday seasonIntroducing Dr Saleem Hussenbocus – Orthopaedic SurgeonLiving Choice Public Orthopaedic Information SessionLocations‘Lower Limb Orthopaedics’ Educational EventMAXM Skate Clinical Recruitment Beginsmymobility technologyNew Orthopaedics SA General ManagerNew Rooms Opening at North Eastern Community Hospital (NECH) January 2021New SA research on the effects of metal implants and frequent radiology in spinal deformity patientsNew Study Published By Dr James McLeanNewsNurse Practitioner Education Evening – Lower Limb OrthopaedicsNurse Practitioner Education Evening – Upper Limb Emergency PracticeNurse Practitioners join OSA for professional development trainingOrthopaedics SA announce new chairmanOur Summer OSA NewsletterOur Winter OSA Newsletter‘Paediatrics and Orthopaedics’ GP Education EventThe difference between partial and total knee replacementsSarcoma Awareness MonthScoliosis – Our Spinal specialists answer your most commonly asked questions.South Australia’s largest private orthopaedic group welcomes new surgeonTechniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery JournalThanks to those who attended our GP Education event on common orthopaedic sporting injuries & principles of robotic assisted joint replacements.The Journal of Wrist SurgeryWelcome Dr Angela Alder-Price & Dr George AwwadWelcome Dr William CundyA/Prof. Aaron StevensonA/Prof. Nicole WilliamsA/Prof. Peter CundyDr Aman SoodDr Andrew MintzDr Angela Alder-PriceDr Anthony SamsonDr Brian WallaceDr Daniel MandziakDr Danny AwwadDr Darren WatersDr David HermannDr George AwwadDr George DracopoulosDr James McLeanDr Jason WardDr Jonathan CabotDr Justin WebbDr Mario PentaDr Mark InglisDr Matthew LiptakDr Meng LingDr Peter ViiretDr Philip BrookDr Saleem HussenbocusDr William CundyDr Yu Chao LeeProf. Brian J C FreemanAngaston District HospitalAshford HospitalBridge ClinicBurnside War Memorial HospitalCalvary Central Districts HospitalFlinders Private HospitalKapunda HospitalMcLaren Vale HospitalMemorial Medical CentreMt Barker District Soldiers’ Memorial HospitalNorth Eastern Community HospitalNuriootpa – Benson RadiologyPort Augusta HospitalPort Pirie HospitalSouth Coast District HospitalMorphett Vale (Southern Specialist Centre)St Andrew’s HospitalStirling HospitalSummit Health CentreVictor Harbor – Old Court House Specialist CentreVictor Medical CentreWellbeing McLaren ValeWestern HospitalDr Anthony Samson is now consulting from Aldinga Specialist CentreDr Yu Chao Lee: Patient informationDr Anthony SamsonDr Daniel Mandziak: Patient informationDr Mark Inglis