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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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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From Innovation to Action: How Young Adults Can Access the Best in Orthopaedic Care
Joint pain isn’t only a problem for older adults. More and more young Australians are facing hip and knee issues that interfere…
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The Role of Rehabilitation in Successful Knee Surgery Outcomes
Knee surgery-especially knee replacement-can be life-changing, restoring mobility and significantly improving quality of life. However, the surgery itself is just one part…
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How to Manage Hip and Knee Fractures: The Role of GPs in Recovery and Long-Term Care
Hip and knee fractures, especially in older adults, can have serious consequences, leading to pain, immobility, and increased risk of complications. While…
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Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery: A Complete Guide
Joint replacement surgery, whether for the hip or knee, is a transformative procedure that can significantly improve mobility and quality of life.…
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Managing Pain After a Hip or Knee Fracture: Effective Strategies for Relief
Recovering from a hip or knee fracture can be challenging, particularly when it comes to managing pain. Hip and knee fractures can…
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The Benefits of Hip Replacement Surgery: A Path to Pain-Free Living
Hip pain can be more than just discomfort-the pain can be a significant barrier to leading a fulfilling and active life. Whether…
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Treatment strategies for hip osteoarthritis management
Navigating the management of hip osteoarthritis presents a significant hurdle in today’s healthcare landscape. With the public hospital system’s waiting list extending…
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Treatment strategies for managing knee pain
Whether you are waiting for a total knee replacement or maximising the time before surgery, it is important twhen managing knee pain…
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5 signs that may indicate the need for surgery
Persistent knee pain and stiffness can significantly diminish your quality of life, turning routine tasks into burdens and diminishing the pleasure of…
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Dr Yas Edirisinghe — your hip surgeon in Adelaide
Choosing a hip surgeon is one of the more consequential decisions you’ll make about your own health. Most people only do it…
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Dr Yas Edirisinghe — your knee surgeon in Adelaide
Choosing a knee surgeon is a decision most people make once — often after months or years of putting up with pain.…
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