Hip & knee health, explained
Plain-language articles from Dr Yas on joint pain, surgery and recovery — to help you make informed decisions about your care.
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Gel Injections for Knee Arthritis: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What They Cost in Adelaide
Hyaluronic acid (gel) injections, cortisone, PRP and stem cells for knee arthritis — what the evidence shows, what they cost in Adelaide,…
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Beyond Painkillers
How Can an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Adelaide Help Chronic Pain? Managing chronic joint pain often requires moving beyond painkillers to treat the…
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You’ve Tried Everything: When Should You Start Talking to an Orthopaedic Surgeon?
If you have undergone 3-6 months of conservative treatments such as physiotherapy, cortisone injections, and anti-inflammatory medication, without significant relief, it may…
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Kinematic vs. Mechanical Alignment
Choosing the Right Knee Replacement for You While traditional mechanical alignment aims for a standardised straight leg axis , Kinematic Knee Replacement…
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The Rise of Personalised Medicine in Orthopaedics
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…
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Why a ‘Natural’ Knee Replacement Feels Different
The Kinematic Advantage A common concern for patients is that a knee replacement might feel stiff or ‘artificial.’ Kinematic knee replacement addresses…
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Is Your Knee Replacement Keeping Up with You?
Kinematic Alignment Is Designed for Movement For many patients, the goal of knee replacement surgery is simple: reduce pain and restore mobility…
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Can You Really Drive Two Weeks After Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement surgery has a reputation for long recovery times and weeks, sometimes months, off the road. However, times have changed. Thanks…
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From Sideline to Stronger: Injury Recovery Options for Young Adults
For young adults, staying active is a way of life. Whether it’s competitive sport, weekend hikes, or physically demanding jobs, movement matters.…
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Can You Drive After Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement surgery has a reputation for long recovery times and weeks, sometimes months, off the road. However, times have changed. Thanks…
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Kinematic Alignment: Restoring Your Knee’s Natural Motion
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…
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Why Individual Assessments Matter More Than BMI Cut-Offs
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too overweight” or that your body mass index (BMI) is too high for knee surgery, you’re…
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