A normal X-ray tells us the implant is in place, not why it hurts. Dr Yas Edirisinghe explains when a painful knee or hip replacement needs a look, and the seven checks he uses.
The X-ray looks fine. Why does my joint replacement still hurt? Read More »
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.
Choosing the Right Knee Replacement for You While traditional mechanical alignment aims for a standardised straight leg axis , Kinematic Knee Replacement focuses on restoring the joint’s unique, pre-arthritic alignment. Dr Yas Edirisinghe, a specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon in Adelaide, utilises this personalised approach to match the surgery to your natural biomechanics. This method is suitable
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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 Yas 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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The Kinematic Advantage A common concern for patients is that a knee replacement might feel stiff or ‘artificial.’ Kinematic knee replacement addresses this by aligning the implant to the patient’s unique, pre-arthritic anatomy. Unlike traditional methods that aim for a generic straight line, this personalised approach by Dr Yas Edirisinghe in Adelaide aims to preserve
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Kinematic Alignment Is Designed for Movement For many patients, the goal of knee replacement surgery is simple: reduce pain and restore mobility so they can enjoy an active, fulfilling life. But traditional knee replacements don’t always keep up with the demands of modern movement, leading some patients to wonder, “Is my knee replacement really working
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Knee replacement surgery has a reputation for long recovery times and weeks, sometimes months, off the road. However, times have changed. Thanks to kinematic alignment and minimally invasive surgical techniques, many patients are now returning to safe, confident driving just two weeks after surgery. At Ortho Precision, our Adelaide-based orthopaedic surgeons are helping patients get
Can You Really Drive Two Weeks After Knee Replacement? Read More »
For young adults, staying active is a way of life. Whether it’s competitive sport, weekend hikes, or physically demanding jobs, movement matters. So when injury strikes, the impact goes beyond the physical; it affects confidence, independence, and quality of life. At Ortho Precision, we help young adults in Adelaide and across South Australia recover stronger,
From Sideline to Stronger: Injury Recovery Options for Young Adults Read More »
Knee replacement surgery has a reputation for long recovery times and weeks, sometimes months, off the road. However, times have changed. Thanks to kinematic alignment and minimally invasive surgical techniques, many patients are now returning to safe, confident driving just two weeks after surgery. At Ortho Precision, our Adelaide-based orthopaedic surgeons are helping patients get
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For many patients, the biggest fear about knee replacement surgery isn’t the operation itself—it’s the concern that the new joint won’t feel natural. Some even describe their new knee as stiff, clunky, or just “not quite right.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Up to 1 in 5 patients report dissatisfaction with their knee
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