Hyaluronic acid (gel) injections, cortisone, PRP and stem cells for knee arthritis — what the evidence shows, what they cost in Adelaide, and the 3-month rule every patient should know.
Evidence-Based Conversation About Your Surgical Options If you are reading this, there is a good chance you are living with significant joint pain every day. Perhaps you have been told that surgery is not an option until you lose weight. Perhaps you have been trying to do exactly that, only to find that the pain
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What Does It Mean for Your Outcome? Personalised medicine in orthopaedics moves away from one-size-fits-all surgery to tailored solutions based on a patient’s unique anatomy. Dr Yasith Edirisinghe, a specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon in Adelaide, utilises AI-driven planning, robotic-assisted surgery, and kinematic knee replacement to match implants to your natural biomechanics. This approach often leads to
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Hip and knee fractures, especially in older adults, can have serious consequences, leading to pain, immobility, and increased risk of complications. While hospitals and specialists provide immediate care, general practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in long-term fracture management. From coordinating post-hospital care to preventing future fractures, GPs are at the centre of a patient’s
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Joint replacement surgery, whether for the hip or knee, is a transformative procedure that can significantly improve mobility and quality of life. However, the success of surgery and the speed of recovery are greatly influenced by proper preparation. This joint replacement preparation guide will walk you through physical, mental, and practical steps to take before
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Recovering from a hip or knee fracture can be challenging, particularly when it comes to managing pain. Hip and knee fractures can result in various types of pain, either immediately after the injury or post-surgery. This pain may vary from aching or throbbing to sharp and severe and can affect not only physical recovery but
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Hip pain can be more than just discomfort—the pain can be a significant barrier to leading a fulfilling and active life. Whether it’s caused by arthritis, injury, or degenerative joint disease, chronic hip pain can restrict your mobility, limit your ability to perform daily activities, and diminish your overall quality of life. Fortunately, hip replacement
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Navigating the management of hip osteoarthritis presents a significant hurdle in today’s healthcare landscape. With the public hospital system’s waiting list extending to over five years, the urgency of this issue becomes all the more apparent. Our patients are grappling with this arduous wait, and, as healthcare professionals, we should explore every avenue to optimise
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Choosing a hip surgeon is one of the more consequential decisions you’ll make about your own health. Most people only do it once — so it’s worth knowing what actually matters. Dr Yas Edirisinghe is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon in Adelaide whose practice is focused on the hip and knee. This page explains how he
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