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Is Robotic Hip Replacement Worth It? What the Evidence Says
Key Takeaways Robotic assistance places the hip socket more accurately than manual technique, though research has not shown consistently better pain relief or function afterwards. Whether it is worth it depends on your anatomy, your surgeon’s experience, hospital access and what appears on your written quote. Medicare rebates the hip replacement itself and not the…
See MoreRobotic vs Traditional Hip Replacement: The Difference That Matters
Key Takeaways Robotic and conventional hip replacement are performed by the same surgeons, using the same implants and approaches, with the difference sitting in how the joint is planned and prepared. Research so far shows more consistent component positioning with robotic assistance, though pain and function scores at one year have been similar. Robotic cases…
See MoreRobotic Knee Replacement in Sydney: How It Works and Who It Suits
Key Takeaways Most tightness in the first six weeks comes from swelling, healing tissue and muscle guarding, and eases as those settle. Full extension matters at every step, and 90° to 110° of bend covers stairs, chairs and most daily tasks. Bend stuck below 90° at six weeks, or range going backwards, is worth reviewing…
See MoreKnee Replacement Stiffness: What’s Normal and What Can Be Treated?
Key Takeaways Most tightness in the first six weeks comes from swelling, healing tissue and muscle guarding, and eases as those settle. Full extension matters at every step, and 90° to 110° of bend covers stairs, chairs and most daily tasks. Bend stuck below 90° at six weeks, or range going backwards, is worth reviewing…
See MoreShared Decision Making in Joint Surgery: How to Be an Active Partner in Your Surgery Decision
Key Takeaways Shared decision making pairs your surgeon’s clinical knowledge with what only you know about your goals, work and daily life. Australian codes of conduct support your right to ask questions, take time, seek a second opinion and know the costs before you consent. Three questions cover most of the ground. What are my…
See MoreSlow Recovery After Joint Replacement: How the Treatment Plan Adapts
Key Takeaways Slow recovery after joint replacement is common and often reflects your starting strength, swelling or healing pace instead of a problem with the new joint. A plateau and a setback call for different responses, so your team measures movement, strength and pain patterns before changing anything. Plans adapt through exercise dose, loading strategy,…
See MoreTrigger Finger and Stiff, Sore Hands: What’s Going On?
Key Takeaways Trigger finger develops when a flexor tendon struggles to glide through a thickened pulley at the base of the finger, causing catching, locking or a painful snap. Stiff, sore hands have several possible explanations, including finger osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, de Quervain’s tenosynovitis and Dupuytren’s contracture. Splinting, adjusted hand loads, hand therapy and…
See MoreBilateral Hip Replacement: Can Both Hips Be Replaced at the Same Time?
Key Takeaways Both hips can be replaced under one anaesthetic, though this suits a narrower group of people than having each hip done separately. Simultaneous surgery means one hospital stay and one recovery, while staged surgery spreads the physical demand across two admissions. Large studies show broadly similar revision and mortality outcomes, with trade-offs in…
See MoreGolf After Hip Replacement: Can I Travel and Play Tennis Again?
Key Takeaways Golf after hip replacement often starts with putting and chipping from around six weeks, with a full 18 holes closer to four or five months. Tennis is usually reintroduced from about three months, with doubles the more comfortable entry point and singles worth an individual conversation. Short flights may suit some people from…
See MoreKnee Osteotomy: The Surgery That Can Delay a Knee Replacement for Younger Patients
Key Takeaways Knee osteotomy realigns the leg so body weight passes through healthier cartilage, easing pain in a single worn compartment while keeping your own joint. Pooled research suggests most carefully selected patients still have their own knee a decade later, though the benefit narrows over time. Suitability rests on the wear pattern, alignment, ligament…
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